Bournevaria, Bournemouth’s annual celebration of Bavaria’s Oktoberfest, returns for a sixth year of great food, delicious drink, lively entertainment – and lots of lederhosen.
Taking place on Saturday 19 October 2024 with two sessions (12:30 until 16:30 and from 19:00 until 23:00), Bournemouth International Centre’s (BIC) Solent Hall will be transformed into a Bavarian-themed beer hall. It will be serving up a delicious selection of German beers, ciders, spirits, soft drinks and Bavarian-inspired dishes.
Traditional oompah band, The Bavarian Strollers, will perform and encourage audience participation, singing and dancing. Other attractions include a live DJ, axe throwing, and rodeo bull riding.
Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is operated by BH Live in partnership with BCP Council. BH Live is a registered charity and social enterprise. Bournevaria is just one example of the charity’s commitment to delivering a diverse progamme of great entertainment and events for the local community to enjoy.
Other events and attractions organised by BH Live include the Cool Coast Ice Rink, the South Coast’s largest seasonal indoor ice rink and hundreds of cultural concerts, entertainment and live performances.
On behalf of Bournemouth International Centre, Steve Turner, BH Live’s Director of Venues shared;
“We can’t wait to welcome Bournevaria back to Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) for its sixth year. This popular event is enjoyed by hundreds of people every year, giving people an opportunity to embrace some seasonal fun and immerse themselves in Bavarian-style food, drinks, music and activities.”
For tickets and more information about Bournevaria, visit bournevariaoktoberfest.co.uk.
Student rates and VIP group packages are also available. Entry is restricted to 18+ only.
For more information and what’s on, visit bic.co.uk.
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About BH Live
Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Our vision is to create sustainable and inspiring opportunities, deliver great experiences for our communities, and improve health and well-being.
With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.
BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council.
We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.
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BH Live is a leisure and cultural trust, established in 2010 as a ‘non profit distributing organisation’ (NPDO) for public benefit to promote participation in leisure and cultural events. BH Live is a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity. Charity No: 1138311. Company No: 07092112. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. BH Live (Enterprises) Ltd, is a Private Company Limited by Shares and a wholly owned subsidiary of BH Live. Company No: 07175626. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. Registered Office: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. Registered in England and Wales.
About Bournemouth International Centre
Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) is operated by the registered charity BH Live in partnership with BCP Council.
Opened in 1984 the venue is set in the heart of Bournemouth, with panoramic views across the bay. It is the south coast’s premier conference, exhibition, entertainment, and hospitality venue, with licensed capacity for up to 10,000 visitors. Four main halls and a variety of smaller meeting and hospitality areas can be scaled to host events such as multi-hall conferences, exhibitions, meetings, music concerts, dance and comedy performances.
- Buy tickets online at bic.co.uk
- Buy tickets by phone 0300 500 0595
- In person from box offices at Bournemouth International Centre
For call charges, opening times and more visit bic.co.uk.
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