Entertainment, Events & Eating Out

When day turns to night…

Bournemouth International Centre & Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth - The Bournemouth International Centre and the beautiful vintage art deco Pavilion Theatre offers excellent performances and events all year around; from international music acts to dance performances, pantomimes, live comedy, West End Musicals and touring shows.

Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth
Pavilion Dance South West presents a year-round programme of innovative and inspiring dance performances, screenings, community events and arts exhibitions in an intimate, state-of-the-art, 200-seat theatre and gallery space.

Lighthouse Poole’s Centre for the Arts, Poole
Hosting a year-round programme of national and international events including dance, music, drama, comedy, film, visual arts, workshops and family friendly theatre. Lighthouse Poole, the UK's largest regional Arts Centre, attracts visitors from across the UK and is also the residence of the renowned Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO).

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‍Regent Centre, Christchurch
A thriving 1930’s Art Deco cinema and theatre in the heart of Christchurch, offering an impressive programme of film, theatre and concerts.  They also host regular art exhibitions.

All performance venues will offer group bookings and discounts for groups so please contact direct for further information.

Events Galore
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole hosts events and festivals throughout the year including the award-winning Air Festival and Christmas Tree Wonderland in Bournemouth.  The Poole Harbour Boat Show and Poole Goes Vintage in Poole and the popular annual food festival in Christchurch.

Fine Dining
Our location on the South Coast attracts independent restaurateurs and specialist chefs as well as larger chain restaurants giving groups great choice. Local farms and fisheries provide locally sourced, sustainable food direct from our coastline so it’s no surprise the seafood here is among the best in the country.

For more details on all the above and further inspiration visit: bournemouth.co.uk or take a look at the Group Friendly Attractions and Activities pages.

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