Events and what's on in Poole
If it's events you're after, Poole delivers plenty.
From Poole Harbour Boat Show to Poole Regatta, Poole is packed with events on and off the water to keep you entertained.
Music lovers are spoilt for choice with three festivals featuring world-class performers from the worlds of folk, classical and blues, plus rampaging pirates, classic cars, and vintage and arts events for all the family.
Use the tabs below to browse Poole events today, this weekend, this week or next week - or use the calendar to see what's on when you're visiting.
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The next 17 events in Poole appear below.
23 October 2019
BSO: Great American Songbook
Poole, Dorset
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra perform works by Copland, Barber & Mussorgsky.
Rodeo, originally called The Courting at Burnt Ranch, is unique in the extent to which Copland used many traditional American folk tunes practically intact – incorporated for their nostalgia and sense of place, not to mention that they are wonderful songs. It tells the tale of a tomboyish Cowgirl who vies for the attention of the Head Wrangler – a simple tale meant to showcase great dancing, great buffoonery and ...
26 October 2019
Poole Zombie Fest
Poole, Dorset
Poole Zombie Fest is a free, fun day of spook-tacular activities taking place on the High Street down to Poole Quay.
All visitors are encouraged to wear zombie fancy dress and visit the special effects team and the face painting stand, where experts will be on hand throughout the day to add the finishing touches to costumes, ahead of the Zombie Parade.
The free-to-enter Zombie Parade will begin at Falkland Square at approximately 4pm and will travel along the high street and end at ...
30 October 2019
Spooktacular Fun at Lemur Landings
Lemur Landings,
Poole, Dorset
Park your brooms at the door as it’s that time of the year again. Get out your hats and broomsticks, wizard wear and ghostly get ups and come and have a fang-tastic time at our Halloween Trick or Treat party on the 30th October. Bang in the middle of Half Term, what better way to keep the kids entertained in a safe, warm and dry environment! Whatever the weather, there’s a spookily good time to be had at Lemur Landings
Tickets inlucde: A special appearance from Lewey and Lola, music, fun ...
26 Oct 2019 to 31 Oct 2019
Half-term Pumpkin Fun
Poole, Dorset
Come along and pick your own pumpkin from our brand new spooky pumpkin tunnel, then carve your most creative designs into it, onsite with our friendly activity team in the Education Centre.
£5.99 per pumpkin, and booking is essential through the website below.
29 Oct 2019 to 02 Nov 2019
The Buddy Holly Story
Poole, Dorset
This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly visits Lighthouse as part of its landmark 30th Anniversary Tour.
Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his final legendary performance at The Surf ...
05 November 2019
Fireworks on Poole Quay
Poole, Dorset
FREE Firework Night on Poole Quay! No better way to spend bonfire night.
The party atmosphere starts from 5pm on one of the biggest nights of the year. There will be live music, family entertainment and activities to delight the crowds and keep the fun going until the big firework finale.
The firework finale will start at 8pm. So remember, remember the 5th of November!
16 November 2019
Symphonic Pink Floyd
Poole, Dorset
The full symphonic power of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus join forces for an epic concert featuring hits by Pink Floyd including Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Money, Hey You, Another Brick In The Wall, Wish You Were Here, Time and many more…
Venue: Lighthouse Concert Hall
23 November 2019
A Century of Song
Poole, Dorset
Celebrate 100 years of Poole & Parkstone Productions as we recreate our most memorable moments. Chosen by our audiences, friends and members past & present, join us as we reprise and reimagine iconic numbers and sensational showstoppers from the last century. From Gilbert & Sullivan classics to modern-day musicals, join us as we Step in Time to the magic of Mary Poppins, sweep through the plains of Oklahoma, storm the barricades in Paris and with a spectacular new finale, this will indeed be ...
01 December 2019
Lewis-Manning Santa Dash
Poole, Dorset
A fun new Christmas charity event for all the family to enjoy! The Lewis-Manning Hospice Santa Dash involves participants dressing up as Santa and running a 2km course around Upton Country Park whilst raising money for a worthy cause.
Registration at 10.30am.
Adult tickets £10, children £5. Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £25.
Dogs go free - there will be a prize for the best-dressed dog!
04 December 2019
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's Tchaikovsky Magic
Poole, Dorset
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker has charmed Christmas audiences over the years with its range of gorgeous music and romantic imagery. There is a wonderfully vivid, pictorial quality to his colourful music. From the elegant Waltz of the Flowers to the witty Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Dance of the Reed Flutes, the score is a feast of wonderful melodies. Then there is the Battle of the Mice and the lively dances – Spanish, Chinese, Arabian and Russian. The music tinkles in the memory ...
04 December 2019
Poole Carols by Candlelight
Poole, Dorset
Join us at St James' Church in Poole on Wednesday 4th December for a magical candlelit evening featuring all your festive favourites.
Carols by Candlelight is now a firm favourite in the Julia's House events calendar, well known for a lively mix of celebrity and family readers, music and traditional carols. Our 2019 special guests will be confirmed later in the year - previous readers have included Martin Clunes, Julian Fellowes and Holby City actor Guy Henry.
You will be treated to ...
07 Dec 2019 to 08 Dec 2019
Santa's Woodland Grotto
Poole, Dorset
Santa is returning to Upton House in December with some new friends and things to see and tickets are available now so you have plenty of time to plan your visit.
This year Santa is joined in his Woodland Grotto by some friendly new elves, owls and donkeys (his reindeer are staying at home). Also new this year is a covered Light Tunnel to enjoy!
Pre-booking is highly recommended. Same-day walk-in tickets can be purchased at our ticket booth, but there are likely to be queues especially ...
14 Dec 2019 to 15 Dec 2019
Santa's Woodland Grotto
Poole, Dorset
Santa is returning to Upton House in December with some new friends and things to see and tickets are available now so you have plenty of time to plan your visit.
This year Santa is joined in his Woodland Grotto by some friendly new elves, owls and donkeys (his reindeer are staying at home). Also new this year is a covered Light Tunnel to enjoy!
Pre-booking is highly recommended. Same-day walk-in tickets can be purchased at our ticket booth, but there are likely to be queues especially ...
23 December 2019
BSO: Celebration Of Christmas Carols 2019
Poole, Dorset
Join the BSO in our traditional sing-a-long, featuring all your favourites alongside the Bournemouth Symphony Chorus.
Gavin Carr
CONDUCTOR
Bournemouth Symphony Chorus
TRAD
God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen
TRAD
Good King Wenceslas
TRAD
O Come All ye Faithful
MENDELSSOHN
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Venue: Lighthouse Concert Hall
10 Dec 2019 to 24 Dec 2019
Can't Wait For Christmas
Poole, Dorset
Festive fun for everyone ages 3–10 and their families
Jessie’s dad has got her a lovely little present. It’s all wrapped up, and tied with a beautiful bow. She can’t wait to open it, but she isn’t allowed to until Christmas day.
Jessie shakes it and sniffs it and tries to sneak a peek, but Dad puts it just out of her reach and keeps a close eye on it. To keep her amused, he has laid a secret advent trail for her to follow. Jessie discovers a fun-filled journey filled with magical ...
20 Dec 2019 to 24 Dec 2019
Santa's Woodland Grotto
Poole, Dorset
Santa is returning to Upton House in December with some new friends and things to see and tickets are available now so you have plenty of time to plan your visit.
This year Santa is joined in his Woodland Grotto by some friendly new elves, owls and donkeys (his reindeer are staying at home). Also new this year is a covered Light Tunnel to enjoy!
Pre-booking is highly recommended. Same-day walk-in tickets can be purchased at our ticket booth, but there are likely to be queues especially ...
12 Dec 2019 to 05 Jan 2020
Pantomime: Jack and the Beanstalk
Poole, Dorset
The seeds have been sown for a magical Christmas as Lighthouse, Poole’s centre for the arts, is delighted to announce Jack and the Beanstalk as this year’s family pantomime.
Giant Blunderbore is in a terrible rage. He shouts from above threatening to eat any villager who won’t pay their rent. Poor Dame Trott has to sell her precious cow Buttercup and sends her son Jack to market to get the best price he can. Jack is in love with Jill, the Squire's daughter and is easily fooled by the ...
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