Welcome to the good stuff happening across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
From upcoming events and things to do, to local stories worth knowing and fun ideas for your next day out, this is where you’ll find what’s on, what’s new and what’s worth your time — all focused on the brighter side of life by the coast.
Feel the energy, embrace the challenge - and be part of one of the South Coast’s most uplifting community events as the Vitality Bay Run 2026 returns this spring. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, lacing up for fun, or looking for a feel‑good way to stay active this year, entries are now open – and there’s a place for everyone on Bournemouth’s iconic seafront.
Bournemouth-born performers Mark and James are set to return to their hometown stage when The Ultimate Boyband Party Show arrives at Bournemouth Pavilion this February.
Read more: Bournemouth locals to take to the stage in The Ultimate Boyband Party Show
Artist as Witness: The Impact of War features over 70 works by renowned and rarely seen artists, from WWI to Ukraine, with major national loans and highlights from private collections.
For nearly two decades, the Bournemouth Air Festival has been the crown jewel of the South Coast's summer calendar. Known for transforming the 1.5-mile stretch between Bournemouth and Boscombe piers into a natural "amphitheatre of the bay," it has attracted over 10 million visitors since its inception.
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