Real and relevant
Jethro Tull are playing at The Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth from 19:30.. One of the most enduring progressive rock bands visits town as part of The Curiosity Tour. https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/events/jethro-tull-2026
That’ll Be The Day is taking place at The Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth from 19:00.. The performance marks the production’s 40th anniversary and serves as the farewell tour for founding member Trevor Payne. https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/events/thatll-be-the-day-2026
The Night Sky Show takes place at The Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth from 19:30.. Astronomer and author Adrian West, popularly known as Virtual Astro, brings his acclaimed production to town. https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/events/night-sky-show-2026
The RNLI Mayday Dip takes place at Boscombe East Beach in Bournemouth from 09:30.. Brave the cold, support the lifeguards, and make a splash for a great cause. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rnli-mayday-dip-boscombe-beach-2026-tickets-1985521281602?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*tmw3qf*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTA3NzYxMTQ1Mi4xNzc3NTQ4OTUy*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3Nzc1NDg5NTEkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzc1NDg5NTgkajUzJGwwJGgw&keep_tld=true
May Ceilidh with Monkey See Monkey Do and caller Phil Bassindale takes place at Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth from 19:00.. https://www.pdsw.org.uk/events/ceilidh-3/
The Seaside Scramble is happening at Baiter Park in Poole from 09:30.. It’s a brand-new 5K obstacle challenge at the harbourside to support the vital work of the local air ambulance, and is open to all ages and abilities. https://www.dsairambulance.org.uk/Event/seasidescramble2026
Sailing with Dinosaurs gets underway at Coastal Cruises in Poole from 10:00.. Join them for some roaring fun and a sail around Poole Harbour with baby dinosaurs. You could even become a Dino Ranger. https://coastalcruisespoole.co.uk/sailing-with-dinosaurs/
Studio Jazz continues at Lighthouse in Poole from 19:45.. The Pete Roth Trio performs an evening of contemporary jazz featuring the return of legendary drummer Bill Bruford. https://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/event/studio-jazz-pete-roth-trio-featuring-bill-bruford/
RONiN by Yukiko Masui takes place at Pavilion Dance South West in Bournemouth from 19:30.. https://www.pdsw.org.uk/events/ronin/
The Dances and Dalliance concert takes place at Saint Aldhelm’s Church in Poole from 19:00.. Step back in time with Courtlye Musick and Ars Nova of Cherbourg as they whirl you through affairs of the heart with medieval and Tudor dance music and love songs played in costume on period instruments.
www.courtlyemusick.co.uk