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Sleigh bells are ringing and the theatre is calling! This year, audiences are invited to get into the festive spirit at Bournemouth Pavilion with a spectacular line-up of seasonal entertainment that’s sure to dazzle and delight. Kicking off the season is the Imperial Classical Ballet’s® dazzling production of The Nutcracker (Thursday 6 November). This timeless […]
Sleigh bells are ringing and the theatre is calling! This year, audiences are invited to get into the festive spirit at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) with a spectacular line-up of seasonal entertainment that’s sure to dazzle and delight. The season kicks off with the ultimate Irish Christmas concert, A Fairytale for Christmas* (Saturday 13 December). […]
This month, Fairfield Halls will host a landmark literary event as two of the world’s most celebrated authors — Booker Prize-winner Margaret Atwood and internationally bestselling novelist Elif Shafak — come together for a one-night-only conversation, Words Like Fire, on Friday 14 November 2025 at 5pm. Delivered by The Trouble Club, this exclusive event marks […]
Cool Coast Ice Rink, the South Coast’s largest indoor ice-skating rink, returns to Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) bringing more sparkle and sessions, plus brand-new themed skate nights. After welcoming tens of thousands of skaters last year, the rink reopens for its winter season on Saturday 13 December 2025 and is open until Sunday 22 February […]
From rare photographs to original theatre programmes, Bournemouth Pavilion’s archive team safeguards the stories of generations past for future generations to enjoy. Bournemouth Pavilion has been at the heart of the town’s cultural landscape for nearly 100 years. Its recently appointed archive team of volunteers ensures every performance, programme and poster is logged and preserved […]
For more than 20 years in partnership with UK Productions Ltd – the panto powerhouses behind some of the nation’s biggest theatrical spectacles – Bournemouth Pavilion has staged the town’s much-loved annual festive pantomime, a glittering highlight of the Christmas season. Established in 1995, UK Productions Ltd has delivered over 200 musical and drama productions […]
For five years in partnership with UK Productions Ltd – the panto powerhouses behind some of the nation’s biggest theatrical spectacles – Fairfield Halls has staged the town’s much-loved annual festive pantomime, a glittering highlight of the Christmas season. Established in 1995, UK Productions Ltd has delivered over 200 musical and drama productions across the […]
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is set to make a splash in Southampton with the launch of its popular Wet & Wacky fun pool sessions. The aim is to encourage more young people and families to enjoy being active in the water together and grow water confidence. Launching on Monday 27 October, […]
This October half-term, kids across Portsmouth, Bournemouth, and Southampton are in for a treat with a jam-packed line-up of sports, splash sessions, and non-stop adventure at BH Live Active leisure and sports centres. Operated by registered charity and social enterprise BH Live, in partnership with local authorities, these centres have expanded their junior activity programme […]
Visitors to BH Live Active, Corfe Mullen can now take their workouts to the next level with a brand-new interactive Group Cycling experience, thanks to a £45K investment from centre operator BH Live. Responding to customer feedback, the centre has installed more than 20 state-of-the-art Technogym™ stationary bikes, complete with high-quality displays and trackable workouts. […]