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Due to the latest government announcements we are reviewing which events, under the revised timeline, can safely go ahead, should be postponed or unfortunately cancelled. We are currently working hard with partners and event organisers, please check back in the next week for updates.

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Poole plays host to a range of events and festivals throughout the calendar year. Themes have ranged from art, sports and music, with many becoming popular annual events.

Please visit the website regularly, for the most up to date information on events taking place this year.

Every year the event programme in Poole event offers a mixture of fun and popular events from bike nights to firework extravaganzas.

The popular Poole Dream Machines event is known as the UK's biggest and best weekly bike meet and starts in June.

Mini Steam on the Quay event will take place in July as we celebrate the sights, sounds and smells of the age of steam.

Taking place across six Thursdays in the summer, CityFibre Poole Quay Summer Fireworks will see family fun and live music staged at the Quay before finishing with a fireworks finale at 10pm.

Enjoy Quay for my Car Friday event nights from July to August and towards the end of the Summer holidays, you can enjoy the Bournemouth Air Festival that sees four days of amazing aircraft displays in Bournemouth.

New date for Poole Goes Vintage in September. Enjoy the finest in live vintage music, dance, vehicles and vintage shopping held on Poole Quay.

Also in September, Poole Seafood Festival will allow visitors to experience and enjoy the superb seafood available to us just off our coastal waters. Free to attend, on the popular Quayside offering seafood, chef demonstrations, music, family entertainment, and a great day out.

The polo at Sandbanks returns (the British Beach Polo Championships) and is the largest beach polo event in the world.

Sandfest is a destination festival like no other in the UK. Due to luxury properties, pristine south coast sand and celebrity residents.

Where to stay in Poole?

Poole is the perfect destination for staycations and has a wealth of fantastic accommodation options. Situated along our stunning coastline, you will find a fabulous range of beautiful hotels, family run guest accommodation, great self-catering options and caravan & camping parks.

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Poole Dream Machines

Poole

Following the Government’s roadmap for the easing of Covid lockdown measures, we are now planning to start this year’s Dream Machines motorcycle season on Tuesday 1 June

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1 June 2021to28 Sept 2021Various Opening Times
Poole Quay For My Car

Poole

Poole Quay hosts a unique, themed car event every Friday evening from July to August from 6pm – 9pm, putting a great selection of popular car marques in the spotlight.

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From:

2 July 2021to27 Aug 2021Various Opening Times
CityFibre Poole Quay Summer Fireworks

Poole

BCP Council and CityFibre are delighted to announce that Poole Quay’s summertime fireworks will be back later in 2021

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From:

29 July 2021to2 Sept 2021Various Opening Times
Poole Harbour Festival

Poole

Family and live music festival with over 50 live acts, family entertainment and activities over 3 days!

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From:

30 July 2021to1 Aug 2021Various Opening Times
Bournemouth Friday Fireworks

Bournemouth

Be prepared to be dazzled by the Bournemouth Firework display at Bournemouth seafront!

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From:

6 Aug 2021to27 Aug 2021Various Opening Times
Upton House Food & Drink Festival

Upton, Poole

Upton House Music Festival promises three days of great food, drink and local produce. With a music stage hosting top acts across three days, as well as a second stage hosting top chefs, guests and kids' entertainment.

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From:

13 Aug 2021to15 Aug 2021
Bournemouth Air Festival

Bournemouth

Get set for the UK's biggest free air festival. 4 award-winning days of action and entertainment in the air, on land and at sea!

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From:
2 Sept 2021Open 10:00 - 22:00
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5 Sept 2021Open 10:00 - 18:00
Poole Goes Vintage

Poole

*** New Date ***
Poole goes Vintage is back! The finest in live vintage music, dance, vehicles and vintage shopping held on the iconic Poole Quay.

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From:
12 Sept 2021
Inside Out Dorset Festival

Poole Quay, Poole

Inside Out Dorset festival returns between 17 September - 26 September 2021. Come with us on a performance adventure across Dorset, stay tuned as locations and performances are revealed.

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From:

17 Sept 2021to26 Sept 2021

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Poole Park Life Celebration Day

Poole

This is a free event and will include Jamie Jigsaw Circus skills, characters from Poole Park’s past, a sound tour, arts and crafts, face painting, sports, yoga, dance, bowling, petanque and much much more!

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From:
29 July 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00
Poole Harbour Boat Show

Poole

***CANCELLED*** The 2021 Poole Harbour Boat Show has been cancelled due to coronavirus

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From:

30 July 2021to1 Aug 2021
Jive n Vibe Westbourne

Westbourne

Join us in Westbourne this August for a free outdoor, fun filled summer spectacular for the whole family to enjoy.

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From:

2 Aug 2021to8 Aug 2021Various Opening Times
The Power House Summer Pop-Ups

Poole

Five themed summer pop-ups in Lower High Street, Poole Town and Poole Quay.

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5 Aug 2021Open 11:00 - 16:00
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14 Aug 2021Open 11:00 - 16:00
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25 Aug 2021Open 11:00 - 16:00
Grooves on the Green

Parkstone, Poole

Dorset's longest standing live music, community festival

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From:

7 Aug 2021to8 Aug 2021Open 11:00 - 19:00
The Original Shake & Stir Vintage Music Festival

Southbourne

Celebrating vintage… American hot rods, custom motorbikes, classic cars and retro fashion. Wartime moments, dance displays, and live music from the 1920’s to the 1970’s - including Rock 'n’ Roll, Rockabilly, Lindy Hop, Blues, Jazz, Americana and…

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From:

7 Aug 2021to8 Aug 2021
Dorset Indian Mela

Poole

The Dorset Indian Mela brings a glimpse of Indian culture and heritage to Poole.

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8 Aug 2021Open 10:30 - 17:00
Christchurch Carnival

Christchurch

Come along and enjoy some long awaited carnival fun on the Quomps.

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From:

14 Aug 2021to15 Aug 2021
Circus Berlin

Poole

Continental Circus Berlin with an amalgamation of brilliant Circus acts, music & real youthful energy, incorporating fantastic performers from all over the world.

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From:

19 Aug 2021to24 Aug 2021Various Opening Times

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