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 19 events in Poole appear below.
06 Apr 2019 to 22 Apr 2019
Bouncing Bunny Easter Trail
Poole, Dorset
Hop along to Poole Museum to find the hidden bunnies in the cases. Complete the trail to collect your chocolate prize.
Free. Available during museum opening hours. (10am-4pm)
23 April 2019
Dream Machines
Poole, Dorset
Motor cycles on Poole Quay from 6pm.
The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and spectators enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay. The backdrop of the quay and harbour offers the perfect location and there is a great selection of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food kiosks offering refreshment, many with bike night specials on their menus.
27 April 2019
Dorset Neon Run
Poole, Dorset
The Dorset Neon Run is a 5k neon night run open to anyone over the age of 12 in the iconic Poole Park with the aim of having fun! Join up to 1,000 other neon runners and run, walk or skip the 5k route whilst lit up in neon face paint, glow sticks, glow bracelets and fluorescent tutus – whatever takes your fancy – before returning to show off your bling under UV lights and shake your thing to music at the end.
This event is organised and run by Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability ...
23 Apr 2019 to 27 Apr 2019
The Comedy About A Bank Robbery
Poole, Dorset
Ocean’s Eleven meets the Marx Brothers in this dynamite new comedy now enjoying its third year in the West End!
Following the phenomenal sell-out success of their multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, Mischief Theatre return with their latest fast and fabulous comedy caper, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery.
A priceless diamond has been entrusted to the city bank, an institution so corrupt that even the security guards are on the take. Can it be safely stored or will it all go ...
30 April 2019
Dream Machines
Poole, Dorset
Motor Cycle event on Poole Quay from 6pm.
The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and spectators enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay. The backdrop of the quay and harbour offers the perfect location and there is a great selection of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food kiosks offering refreshment, many with bike night specials on their menus.
07 May 2019
Dream Machines
Poole, Dorset
Motor Cycle event on Poole Quay from 6pm.
The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and spectators enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay. The backdrop of the quay and harbour offers the perfect location and there is a great selection of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food kiosks offering refreshment, many with bike night specials on their menus.
11 May 2019
Mini Steam on the Quay
Poole, Dorset
Poole’s Mini Steam on the Quay will see some of the most beautiful and detailed mini steam and traction engines, some which have featured on the Discovery Channel, on display and running from 10am-5pm.
09 May 2019 to 11 May 2019
The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe
Poole, Dorset
Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight".
The Arts University Bournemouth and Kokoro present an exciting and enchanting musical adaptation of this well-loved children's story. Join Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy as they step through a wardrobe and enter a gateway into a frozen, magical world where the White Witch reigns. A world that is always winter but never Christmas, and in which animals talk and mythical creatures roam. Together they must find the courage to join Aslan the Lion ...
14 May 2019
Dream Machines
Poole, Dorset
Motor Cycle event on Poole Quay from 6pm.
Poole Quay Dream Machines is a fully marshalled event, with a £1 entry charge per night. It is a self-funding event.
The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and spectators enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay. The backdrop of the quay and harbour offers the perfect location and there is a great selection of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food kiosks offering refreshment, many with bike night specials on their ...
19 May 2019
RNLI College Food & Drinks Festival
Poole, Dorset
Join us at the RNLI College for our annual Food and Drink Festival, which sees us celebrate the outstanding produce Dorset has to offer.
As well as the very best in local street food and artisan brands, we’ll have workshops, live music, face painting and much more.
Come along for a fantastic family day out and help celebrate the very best that Dorset has to offer, here at the home of RNLI Training.
Free entry and free parking
21 May 2019
Dream Machines
Poole, Dorset
Motor cycle event on Poole Quay from 6pm.
Poole Quay Dream Machines is a fully marshalled event, with a £1 entry charge per night. It is a self-funding event.
The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and spectators enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay. The backdrop of the quay and harbour offers the perfect location and there is a great selection of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food kiosks offering refreshment, many with bike night specials on their ...
01 Jun 2019 to 02 Jun 2019
Poole Festival of Running
Poole, Dorset
The Poole Festival of Running is Poole’s biggest running event and is organised by Poole Runners. It’s a celebration of running held over two days with races for everyone including Children’s Minithons, a 5K charity run, our flagship Poole 10K road race and the Poole Half Marathon.
The 5k, 10k and Half Marathon take place on flat, fast and scenic parts of Poole including Poole Quay, Upton Country Park and the harbourside parks. The kids minithon races take place within the safety of Poole ...
07 Jun 2019 to 09 Jun 2019
Poole Harbour Boat Show
Poole, Dorset
The fifth Poole Harbour Boat Show will take place from its award-winning home, Poole Quay Boat Haven.
With over 30,000 people in attendance in both 2017 and 2018, the show continues to be the biggest-ever free to attend boat show on the South Coast.
The show has gone from strength to strength and we have built a strong following with many exhibitors having renewed each year since the first show in 2015.
Running from the 7th - 9th June 2019, the three-day extravaganza will bring ...
15 June 2019
Harry Paye Pirate Day
Poole, Dorset
This year it's the 600th anniversary of Poole pirate, Harry Paye!
Tis time for you landlubbers to dig out yer eye patch, earring and cutlass for Poole’s annual celebration on 15th June, of its favourite pirate son.
22 June 2019
Dance in the Park - Motown & Michael
Poole, Dorset
Experience the magic of an open air concert and dancing under the stars!
Following a sell-out Motown Night last year, Starlight Concerts are back in 2019 with an even bigger arena show! Celebrating Motown and its greatest star in an unmissable performance, including back to back classic hits from artists such as Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Martha Reeves, The Four Tops and a spectacular celebration of The Drifters.
Bring a picnic, family & friends and ...
29 June 2019
Folk on the Quay
Poole, Dorset
A free folk music festival in Poole on 29th June with outdoor music stages and dancers in the streets overlooking Poole’s lovely Harbour.
With traditional folk dancing, ceilidhs on the Quay and lots more.
14 July 2019
Sandfest
Poole, Dorset
Following the incredible response and success of our first two events in 2017 & 2018, SandFest returns in 2019 with an even bigger story to tell….
Located on the internationally famous location of Sandbanks, with stunning surroundings and beautiful white beaches, Sandfest 2019 will be the ultimate outdoor beach festival this summer!
Thousands of people will enjoy the sounds of the worlds best DJ’s and live acts in an astonishing location complimented with funky food stalls, fully ...
26 Jul 2019 to 27 Jul 2019
Beer & Bluegrass Festival
Poole, Dorset
Our Festival is a musical celebration of Bluegrass and roots of Bluegrass, featuring some of world’s finest musicians with a Beer and Cider Festival complete with excellent home-cooked food.
04 August 2019
Poole Lifeboat Station Open Day
Poole, Dorset
On the water demonstrations by boats and lifeboat crew (subject to operational requirements).
A raffle, various stalls, tombola and ‘have a go’ stalls fun for all the family.
Refreshments – BBQ and tea/coffee and cakes.
For more information, please contact Poole Lifeboat Station via phone 01202 6655607 or email poole@rnli.org.uk.
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