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Rachel Grundy to step into Cinderella’s glass slippers!

July 8, 2026

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 […]

Mountbatten Leisure Centre gym reopens following major charity investment

June 29, 2026

Transformed fitness facilities at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Hilsea have reopened today (Monday 29 June 2026). This marks the completion of a major £750K BH Live investment to transform leisure centres across the city, providing a better fitness experience for residents and visitors. The upgraded gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre features brand-new Precor equipment across […]

FREE Littledown Family Fun Day returns this summer

June 19, 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure, laughter and discovery as the much‑loved Littledown Family Fun Day returns for its 11th year on Sunday 26 July 2026. This action‑packed community event promises something for everyone, with an exciting programme of magical encounters, immersive experiences, live entertainment, sport and hands‑on activities. Since its launch, more […]

BH Live venues to highlight business events excellence at The Meetings Show

June 19, 2026

Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) and Fairfield Halls in Croydon are set to highlight their leading conference, exhibition, and business event capabilities at The Meetings Show, taking place at ExCeL London on 24–25 June 2026. Representing BH Live, the teams behind both venues will join thousands of industry professionals from across the UK and beyond, bringing […]

When Barnum came to Bournemouth: a spectacle that stopped the town

June 18, 2026

Long before Bournemouth Pavilion’s stage lights dazzled modern audiences, the town once played host to one of the most infamous showmen in history. In 1898 and 1899, P.T. Barnum’s Barnum & Bailey “Greatest Show on Earth” toured extensively across Europe, bringing its extraordinary travelling spectacle to Bournemouth and leaving an elephant-sized footprint on the town’s […]

BH Live celebrates community impact through 2026 #SeriouslySocial campaign

June 18, 2026

BH Live is proud to have recently taken part in Community Leisure UK’s #SeriouslySocial campaign, a national initiative that celebrates the positive social impact delivered by charitable trusts and social enterprises across the UK. #SeriouslySocial shone a spotlight on how organisations like BH Live are making a meaningful difference by putting people above profit and […]

Bournemouth International Centre celebrates successful TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference 2026

June 17, 2026

Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) recently welcomed trade union delegates from across the UK for the TUC (Trades Union Congress) Disabled Workers’ Conference. Bringing together influential voices from across the trade union movement, the conference not only delivered meaningful debate and policy outcomes but also reinforced Bournemouth’s position as a business hub. The two-day event welcomed […]

Future Cheer returns to Bournemouth this summer

June 16, 2026

Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is once again preparing to host Europe’s largest cheerleading competition from 26-28 June 2026. Future Cheer has confirmed the return of its flagship International Cheerleading Competition at the BIC from Friday 26 June to Sunday 28 June 2026, celebrating a remarkable 17th consecutive year at the venue for its 21st international […]

Baddies, Buttons, and a pop star: Cinderella casting revealed for Fairfield Halls pantomime

June 10, 2026

Following last year’s sensational festive hit, pantomime returns once more to Fairfield Halls with another magical production, Cinderella, running from Friday 11 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. Audiences are invited to step into a spellbinding fairy-tale spectacular, packed with dazzling costumes, breathtaking sets, and all the glitter, laughter and magic that pantomime fans […]

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