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Things to do in Poole, October 2026

October 2026: events in Poole.

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Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 8

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Lighthouse · Poole

From £30

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9

This Flight Tonight The Songs Of Joni Mitchell

St Peter's Church · Poole

From £20

Rail of period costumes in a theatre costume department — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10

Dr John Cooper Clarke

Lighthouse · Poole

From £38

Riverside summer stage glowing across the water at blue hour — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23

Leo Sayer: Can't Stop Loving You

Lighthouse · Poole

From £46

Candlelit string quartet in a church — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 31

RADIOHEAD REIMAGINED BY CANDLELIGHT

St Peter's Church · Poole

From £28

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running