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Poole Town vs Havant and Waterlooville takes place at The Blackgold Stadium in Poole from 15:00.. It’s another home football match for The Dolphins – why not pop along and cheer on your local team! https://pooletownfc.co.uk/
The Elvis Cruise is taking place at The Quay in Poole from 19:00.. Guests can board a scenic harbour cruise aboard MV Fortuna to enjoy a three-hour evening with performances by an Elvis tribute artist against the backdrop of Poole Harbour. The experience includes music, views across the water and a chance to dance and socialise. https://coastalcruisespoole.co.uk/elvis-cruise/
shed-ache by aKa Dance Theatre takes place at Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth from 00:00.. https://www.pdsw.org.uk/events/shed-ache/
The Music of John Williams is being performed at Saint Ambrose Church in Bournemouth from 19:00.. Expect a stirring brass performance packed with famous film themes from space adventures, dinosaurs, wizards and heroes. It is a great pick if you enjoy recognisable movie music brought together in one evening with plenty of drama and nostalgia. https://coryband.com/event/concert-bournemouth/
John Smith is playing at Lighthouse in Poole from 20:00.. A celebrated figure in British folk guitar music arrives to mark two decades in the industry. https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/john-smith/
La Traviata takes place at The Regent Centre in Christchurch from 19:00.. Hurn Court Opera brings Verdi’s tragic masterpiece to the stage, telling the poignant story of Violetta and her passionate affair with a young nobleman. https://www.theregent.co.uk/event/103720
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! takes place at The BIC in Bournemouth from 13:30.. The global pre-school sensation from DreamWorks Animation comes to life in a brand-new, high-energy musical stage show. https://www.bic.co.uk/events/gabbys-dollhouse-2026
Harmony of Balance takes place at Lighthouse in Poole from 19:30.. The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra presents a programme exploring human emotion and nature through the works of Howard, Mozart, and Dvořák. https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/bso-harmony-of-balance/
Blood Brothers is on at The Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth from 19:30.. Willy Russell’s multi-award-winning musical returns to tell the moving tale of twins separated at birth. It’s on every day till the 18th of April. https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/events/blood-brothers-2026
Christchurch FC vs East Cowes Victoria takes place at The Hurn Bridge Sports Ground in Christchurch from 19:45.. It’s another home football match for the team in the Velocity Wessex League Premier Division. Why not pop along and cheer on the team? https://www.christchurchfc.co.uk/