Events in Bournemouth — December 2026

December 2026: events in Bournemouth.

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Top picks for December 2026

20 events are listed in Bournemouth. These are the ones we'd start with.

Sun, Dec 13

Classically Kate Bush

Lighthouse · Bournemouth

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Mon, Dec 7

Culture Club: The Singles Tour

Bournemouth International Centre · Bournemouth

From £58

Fri, Dec 18

The Smyths (Tribute to The Smiths)

O2 Academy Bournemouth · Bournemouth

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Sun, Dec 6

Live at Christmas: Sara Pascoe & Milton Jones

Lighthouse · Bournemouth

From £32

Sun, Dec 6

Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Bournemouth International Centre · Bournemouth

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Runners seen from behind on a riverside promenade at golden hour with a stone bridge and old city buildings — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 2

Bournemouth vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Vitality Stadium · Bournemouth

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Thu, Dec 3

Celebrating Celine

O2 Academy Bournemouth · Bournemouth

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Fri, Dec 4

Squeeze plus Very Special Guest Billy Bragg

Bournemouth International Centre · Bournemouth

From £39

Fri, Dec 4

The Holiday: The Film with Live orchestra

Lighthouse · Bournemouth

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Cyclist seen from behind riding a coastal road beside the sea at sunset — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5

Bournemouth vs Hull City

Vitality Stadium · Bournemouth

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Sat, Dec 5

Ocean Colour Scene

Bournemouth International Centre · Bournemouth

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Sun, Dec 6

The Hunna Farewell Tour

O2 Academy Bournemouth · Bournemouth

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Sun, Dec 6

Live at Christmas: Sara Pascoe & Milton Jones

Lighthouse · Bournemouth

From £32

Sun, Dec 6

Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me

Bournemouth International Centre · Bournemouth

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Mon, Dec 7

Culture Club: The Singles Tour

Bournemouth International Centre · Bournemouth

From £58

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Dec 9

Beans On Toast

Bear Cave · Bournemouth

From £20

Thu, Dec 10

Shed Seven

O2 Academy Bournemouth · Bournemouth

From £46

Thu, Dec 10

Ward Thomas

Bridport Electric Palace · Bournemouth

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Diners at candlelit tables in a stone arcaded courtyard at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 11

Arctic Numpties

The Old Fire Station · Bournemouth

From £21

Sat, Dec 12

Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana

O2 Academy Bournemouth · Bournemouth

From £35

Sun, Dec 13

Classically Kate Bush

Lighthouse · Bournemouth

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Wed, Dec 16

Dave Hill's Slade

O2 Academy Bournemouth · Bournemouth

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Fri, Dec 18

The Smyths (Tribute to The Smiths)

O2 Academy Bournemouth · Bournemouth

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Three runners seen from behind on a hill trail above a misty valley at dawn — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19

Bournemouth vs Coventry City

Vitality Stadium · Bournemouth

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A violinist plays in a candlelit stone crypt while the audience watches from behind. — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 19, 2026 – Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · 09:00 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

St Peter's Church Bournemouth · Bournemouth

From £17

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast