Location: Bournemouth
Top Things to do in Bournemouth
What to do and see in Bournemouth, England: The Best Concerts & Shows
Bournemouth’s seven miles of beach and exceptionally warm microclimate make it a favorite of U.K. travelers. There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re a watersports fanatic (try surfing lessons!) or just want to let your kids splash around in the calm waters. For a traditional Bournemouth vacation, rent a classic beach hut.
Restaurants in Bournemouth
1. Shelley Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Shelley Theatre is the theatre on the Bournemouth clifftop you probably never knew about. We are a 150 seated theatre and provide a variety of entertainment for all tastes. We have: comedy nights; film; live music; performance and dance. The theatre was built in the 1860s by the famous Shelley family, intended to be the home of Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein. Today our whole aim is to bring people and performance together, whilst renovating the theatre and additional spaces at the same time. Our Cafe is open during the week from Monday to Friday (10:30 am to 3.30pm) so if it's using the Wi-Fi or catching up with friends and family, the doors are open for you. Come and see how we're bringing this historic building back to life. We look forward to seeing your soon.
Reviewed By Kinger321
The vwellcome and enthusiasm of the staff (mainly volunteers) is second to none. The knock on effect from this is that the performers will frequently mingle with the audience during intervals and after the performances. Consequently the audience tend to be very relaxed and good company talking with each other as if old friends. The variety of shows is incredibly varied to cover all tastes.
2. Carls Comedy Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Carls Comedy Club provides hilarious evenings of adult stand-up comedy to Bournemouth and the surrounding areas. Our original night is still going strong at Chaplins & The Cellar Bar on the 1st Tuesday of every month. We are pleased to announce a 2nd venue, the Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa where we will be on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 18th May 2017.
3. Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
4. Pavilion Dance South West
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
We present exciting live dance performances in a modern, 178-seat auditorium that provides an intimate, first-rate theatre experience wherever you choose to sit. We also run over 40 weekly dance & movement classes for all ages and abilities.
5. Poole Hill Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Just half a mile from the main town square, Poole Hill Brewery brews award winning real ales and provides award winning brewery tours and tutored tastings in it's Victorian style taprooms. If you are feeling like resting a while the cool laid back environment is excellent to while away the afternoon before the evenings entertainment starts. The brewery hosts many local musicians from folk to blues and Latin to rock, full bands, solo artists, karaoke and DJ's. The brewery is a must visit for any real ale fan and is an excellent starting point for any pub crawl!
Reviewed By gregkD9713AX - Kettering, United Kingdom
Jenny and the brewing team are waiting with a fantastic welcome Come on beer and ale consumers of the Bournemouth and Poole areas support your traditional, sustainable British brewer at this time of crisis. Being a member of camra and a cask ale afficionado the poole hill brewery offers everything traditional and british to it's heart. See how compassionate brewing works and enjoy cask British ale at it's very best . There is no better cask ale in this area, believe me I've tried it all. Jenny and the team go that extra mile to ensure they are a cut above the rest and suppy a service and products that deserve to be appreciated when we all need to be supporting our local brewers and the fantastic job they are continuing to do for us all In maintaining our fantastic brewing heritage
6. O2 Academy Bournemouth
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By foxurs1 - Surrey, United Kingdom
Firstly I want to praise the security staff. They were polite and made us feel welcome. Though I had to hand in my Austrian water bottle, the lovely security lady from Aberdeen made sure I got my bottle back at the end of the evening. We saw Snarkey Puppy, a brilliant gig. Had the upstairs standing room right in front of the stage. Acoustics are brilliant. And even the ladies toilets weren’t too bad. Would definitely come back to this venue.
7. Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 425 reviews
This Grade II listed venue provides a 1,500-seat theatre and full-sized ballroom. The venue hosts musicals, opera, ballet, pantomime, comedy, gala dinners, banquets, receptions, fairs, dances and fashion shows throughout the year. It also provides facilities to complement events at Bournemouth International Centre and for corporate presentations, product launches, and smaller conferences and exhibitions. Bournemouth Pavilion is also home to Pavilion Dance South West and the Pavilion at AUB, a rehearsal and teaching space for the Arts University Bournemouth.
Reviewed By O9751LHmichaelr - Winscombe, United Kingdom
I liked Joe Brown when he was a young performer and just had to see him 60 years later! the show was really good and the old boys were on good from and this venue has a good atmosphere and the circle seats are the best. More shows booked.
8. Absolutely Dragulous
9. Dragioke
Dragioke at Sound Circus is the third biggest LGBTQ+ Friendly weekly event in the Bournemouth area, the night itself started in May 2019 and has hit many achievements in the time it has ran. The night isn’t just for the LGBTQ+ community , it is a fun friendly attitude free event that is open to everybody to enjoy themselves. The entertainment offers a Live 3 Hour Drag Show.
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