Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival
When? 26 Sep 2025 to 28 Sep 2025
Where? Bournemouth
Arts by the Sea is back for 2025! Join us from the 26th - 28th September for the South West's biggest celebration of art, culture, people and place.
This year’s theme is WE ARE HERE – a bold declaration of belonging and identity, celebrating the vibrant diversity and creativity of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Come and join us for our 15th edition of the festival, where all are welcome and self-expression is encouraged.
We bring together large-scale installations, diverse music, intriguing spectacles, dance, street theatre, participatory experiences and so much more, to give you a festival that is unique as it is celebratory.
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