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Poole
Poole Harbour Festival 2024
Date: 26th-28th July 2024
Location: Baiter Harbourside Park Poole, BH15 1UY
Event Information: Across 3 days your get to hear from over 50 acts across 3 different stages.
2024 Poole Harbour Festival Line-Up:
- Razorlight
- The Coral
- Reef
- The South
- Toploader
- Artful Dodger
- Ferocious Dog
- Dr Meaker
- And more...
This familly event holds activities your kids will love such as:
- Circus Workshops
- Street Performers
- Magicians
- Animal Shows
- The Amazing Dinosaur Show
An array of delicious street food, tasty desserts, an even better selection of local ales and ciders, and plenty of craft and design stalls will be available too!
Price: Various
Dorset Street Food Festival
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Date: 28th to 30th June 2024
Location: Baiter Park, Poole
Event Information: Dorset Street Food Festival 2024 will showcase 20 of the best street food traders from across the UK who will be gathering together to create a culinary storm that will tantalise your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
From Greek to Afghan, Uzbek to Italian, there is something for everyone. Their fully stocked bars will be ready to quench your thirst whether you're looking for a crisp pint of lager, a fruity cocktail, or soft drinks for the kids.
There will also be an entertainment stage with a fabulous variety of live music.
Price: Various prices
Upton House Food & Music Festival 2024
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Date: 14th-16th June 2024
Location: Upton House, Poole Road, Upton, Poole, BH17 7BJ
Event Information: Upton House Food & Music Festival 2024 is a brilliant family festival that provides the perfect day out full of high quality street food traders that offer various cuisines, divine selection of artisan and local produce from Dorset's best suppliers, and stalls from rum, gin and wine producers that give you the chance to visit some exceptional beer tents, prosecco and cocktail bars.
If you're a foodie then this festival is for you! From mouth-watering Spanish Tapas, and traditional English classics, to popular Greek dishes, there is something for everyone at Upton House Food & Drink Festival.
Price:
Weekend Tickets
- Family Launch Offer - £29
- Family Final Release - £43
- Adult Launch Offer - £13
- Adult Final Release - £16
- Child Launch Offer - £4
- Child Final Release - £7
Day Ticket
- Family Launch Offer - £8
- Family Final Release - £16
- Adult Launch Offer - £3
- Adult Final Release - £6
- Child Launch Offer - £1
- Child Final Release - £3
Bournemouth
World of Love Festival
Date: Saturday 3rd - Sunday 4th August
Location: Kings Park, Bournemouth
Event Information: Join Dorset’s most diverse festival for authentic international experiences. A vibrant weekend filled with a kaleidoscope of international wonders, all taking place in one venue!
Price: Various Prices Available, can view them here.
Poole
City Cruises - POOLE JURASSIC CIRCULAR CRUISE
Date: Daily from 30th March to the 31st October
Location: Leaving from Poole Quay.
Event Information: City Cruises are running their Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise around Swanage and Poole Quay across the 30th March to the 31st October!
This cruise will be running across the Jurassic Coastline, spanning Swanage, Poole Harbour and more! Enjoy over two hours of sailing time and soak up Dorset's Coastal views!
You can view all of City Cruises' events here.
Price:
- Adult (17+) - £21
- Child (5-16) - £15.50
- Infant (0-4) – Free
- Dog - £2.00
Diverse Abilities Neon Run
INFO BELOW FROM 2024, 2025 TBC
Date: Saturday 22nd April 2024
Location: Poole Park, Poole, BH15 1TU
Event Information: Dorset Neon Run is a really fun event. It isn’t time chipped so you can run, jog, walk, or dance at your own pace around the course.
There’ll be plenty of entertainment on the night to keep the atmosphere pumping. On the night, registration for the Family Fun Run 2k opens from 5pm, and registration for the main event is open from 7.30pm, and runners will set off by 8.30pm.
Price: From £15
Diverse Abilities Fireworks Cruise
Date: 22nd August 2024.
Location: Poole Quay, Poole, BH15 1HJ
Event Information: You can experience the panoramic views from the deck and soak in the magnificent fireworks thanks to Diverse Abilities Fireworks Cruise.
They set sail aboard their vessel on Poole Quay at 7.30pm therefore they ask you to arrive by 7pm. You will be greeted with a glass of prosecco on arrival and there is a bar onboard where you can buy drinks throughout the evening. Plus, they're doing a fantastic hamper giveaway!
Price:
- Fireworks Adult Ticket - from £25.00
- Fireworks Child Ticket - £15.00
SANTA FUN RUN 2024
INFO BELOW FROM 2023, 2024 TBC
Date: 26th November 2023, starting at 15:00
Location: Hamworthy Park. Lulworth Ave, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4DH
Event information: This event will kick off with a vibrant Zumba warm-up surrounded by your fellow Santas. Next, begin your 5k journey that will guide you through the scenic Hamworthy Park and its neighboring Hamworthy streets.
Whether you choose to walk, skip, jump, or dance your way through the Santa Fun Run, the only requirement is to cover the 5k with festive enthusiasm! Upon completion, a medal awaits to commemorate your accomplishment!
Price: £12.50 entry
Seafood & Sounds
INFO BELOW FROM 2023, 2024 TBC
Date: Saturday 16th September 2023 & Sunday 17 September 2023
Location: Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ
Event Information: Poole Seafood and Sounds brings you music and divine seafood on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th September 2023 from 12pm until 4pm.
There will be brilliant local musicians and local restaurants and pubs will offer seafood dishes and live music during that weekend.
Price: FREE
Poole Goes Vintage
Date: Sunday 21st July 2024
Location: Poole Quay
Event Information: This great summer event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all things vintage here in Poole!
Poole Goes Vintage offers a rare chance to revel in music, dance, fashion, memorabilia, entertainment, and classic cars on a 1940–60s theme!
Price: FREE
Sandbanks
Sandfest 2024
Date: Sunday 14 July 2024
Location: Sandbanks Beach, 1A Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7PS
Event Information: You will get to party on the golden shores of the internationally famous Sandbanks. Be among five thousand party people who gather to indulge in sand, sun, fun and seriously good music! SandFest is a boutique beach festival like no other.
Sandfest 2024 Line-Up:
- Headliner: Dizzee Rascal
- Sigma DJ Set
- D.O.D
- Kojo Funds
- Charlotte Plank
- DJ Luck & McNeat
More coming soon...
Price:
- Second Release Single ticket General Admission - £50.00 + £5 fees
- VIP Upgrade Ticket Single Ticket - £40.00 + £4.00 fees
- VIP Ticket Single Ticket - £80.00 + £8.00 fees
- VIP Table of 10 - £1,200.00 + £120.00 fees
Final Release Tickets are going on sale soon...
- General Admission Single Ticket: £60 +£6.00 fees
- VIP Single Ticket: £90.00 +£9.00 fees
Dorset
Rustic Stomp Festival 2024
Date: 12th-15th July 2024
Location: Pikes Farm, Organford Lane, Dorset, BH16 6ES
Event Information: Dorsets very own Alternative Americana Roots Festival is back again with over 60 acts playing 4 stages. Celebrating the best of Americana music and culture from all around the world, bringing together talented artists and fans for an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a fan of folk, jazz, country, blues, rock, or any other Americana music, you’re sure to find something that speaks to you.
Price: Various, find full information here.
Diverse Abilities 2024 Events
Diverse Abilities is Dorset's disability charity, supporting both children and adults with physical and learning disabilities, as well as providing advice and support to their families.
They run various events throughout the year that help raise money for the disability charity. You can view all their upcoming events below:
Bournemouth
Bournemouth 7s
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Date: Friday 24th - Sunday 26th May 2024
Location: Bournemouth Sports Club, Chapel Gate, East Parley, Christchurch, BH23 6BL
Event Information: Bournemouth 7s Festival is the world's largest sports and music festival. Amidst the sport, the main festival arena boasts 12 uniquely themed festival arenas, as well as numerous experiences such as Bingo Lingo, foam parties, a silent disco, a funfair and more. In regards to sport, get ready to watch Rugby, Dodgeball, Hockey and much more!
Price:
- Camping Weekend - £219
- VIP and Camping Weekend - £259
- V.VIP Glamping - £359
Weekend Non-Camping
- V.VIP - £139
- Adult - £109
- Student - £89
Day Non-Camping
- V.VIP - £109
- Adult - £89
- Student - £79
Bournemouth Air Festival 2024
Date: 29th - 31st August 2024
Location: Pier Approach, Bournemouth, BH2 5AA
Event Information: It’s time to look to the skies as The Bournemouth Air Festival returns to Dorset again in 2024 as an array of fighter jets, war-time planes, and aviation demonstrations take place in the skies off Poole and Bournemouth. Bournemouth Air Festival is the UK’s biggest free aviation festival and is a great way to see out the end of summer as high-flying edge-of-your-seat aerial action keeps you and the kids entertained all day long.
Check out our Snapped Gallery from the Bournemouth Air Festival HERE to see what you’re in store for this year.
Price: Free
SHAKE & STIR VINTAGE MUSIC FESTIVAL
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Date: Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd June 2024
Location: Southbourne Overcliff Dr, Bournemouth, BH6 3
Event Information: The Shake & Stir festival has been revving up fans of vintage and retro music, vehicles, dancing, fashion, and lifestyle living for many years now.
2 days and nights of fabulous live music from the 20s-70s! Plus it's right by the sea!
Price: FREE
Ashley Cross
Grooves On The Green
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Date: Friday 21st June to Sunday 23rd June 2024
Location: Ashley Cross Green, Poole, BH14 8UF
Event Information: Grooves on the Green is a family-friendly festival that occurs across 3 days and is full of live music and entertainment on two stages with loads of other attractions including top quality local food and drink; Kidzone with face painting, magicians, and inflatables; a Nerf battle arena; clothing and craft stalls and more.
Price: Various prices - click here to view them.