Fairfield Halls has launched its brand-new autumn/winter 2026 What’s On Guide, revealing an exciting season of live theatre and entertainment packed with comedy, family favourites, music, and festive cheer. With a cultural event programme designed to bring audiences together and create unforgettable experiences, the latest guide showcases a vibrant line-up of events for all ages, […]
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BH Live scoops finalist spot in ukactive awards
BH Live is celebrating national recognition after being shortlisted as a finalist in the Healthier Communities Award category at the prestigious ukactive Awards 2026. The award celebrates organisations that inspire more people to make physical activity and wellbeing part of everyday life, recognising initiatives that demonstrate meaningful community engagement, respond to local needs, and deliver […]
Family events take centre stage at Bournemouth Pavilion theatre
Bournemouth Pavilion is inviting young people to make magical memories and enjoy the rest of the year with a fun-filled line-up of family theatre events designed to spark imaginations and bring everyone together for unforgettable days out. The new cultural event programme sits alongside the venue’s vibrant calendar of comedy, music, musicals, and cultural performances, […]
Your ticket to great entertainment is here: 2026 autumn/winter What’s On Guide lands at Bournemouth Pavilion
BH Live has unveiled its brand‑new 2026 autumn/winter What’s On Guide, showcasing a packed season of theatre and entertainment at Bournemouth Pavilion and Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). From festive favourites, iconic music artists, and community performances, the new guide highlights a vibrant cultural programme designed to offer something for everyone. A major highlight of the […]
Festival of Humanism brings more than 600 delegates to Bournemouth International Centre
Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) recently welcomed more than 600 delegates from across the UK and overseas for Humanists UK’s Festival of Humanism. Held from 12–14 June to coincide with World Humanist Day, the festival brought together Humanists UK members, activists, patrons and supporters for three days of keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities and entertainment. […]
Bounce for longer this summer: MountAirX sessions extended to 90 minutes
More time. More challenges. More fun. MountAirX and MountAirXL sessions at Mountbatten Leisure Centre now last 90 minutes, giving visitors even more inflatable adventure at no extra cost. Launching just in time for the summer holidays, the longer sessions give children and families an extra 30 minutes to bounce, climb, slide, and tackle the giant […]
Southampton gyms reopen following major transformation
Residents across Southampton are invited to enjoy a new and improved fitness experience following a major investment in the gyms at BH Live Active, The Quays; Bitterne Leisure Centre, and Chamberlayne Leisure Centre. Delivered through a partnership between Southampton City Council and registered charity and social enterprise BH Live, the upgraded gyms have officially reopened, offering state-of-the-art equipment, […]
BH Live Active unveils action-packed summer holiday programme for families across Dorset and Hampshire
Families looking to keep children active, engaged and entertained during the summer holidays can take advantage of a huge range of activities, camps, courses and attractions at BH Live Active leisure centres across Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth. BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is offering an expanded programme of junior and family-friendly activities […]
Rachel Grundy to step into Cinderella’s glass slippers!
Fairfield Halls has revealed that the talented Rachel Grundy will star as Cinderella in this year’s spectacular festive pantomime, joining a stellar line-up for what promises to be one of the must-see family shows of Christmas 2026. For generations, pantomime has been more than a night at the theatre. It is the Christmas memory families return to […]
BH Live partners with local primary school to improve inclusive access to city sport and leisure facilities
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, has been working closely with Cliffdale Primary Academy to better understand how children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across the city can access sports and leisure facilities in a more inclusive, supportive and meaningful way. Over the past 12 months, BH Live has worked […]