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Things to do in Bournemouth, October 2026

Browse 39 upcoming events and things to do in Bournemouth during October 2026. Highlights include The Hu - Warrior Chant Tour, The Comedy Store - Bridport, JOE JACKSON - HOPE AND FURY TOUR 2026 and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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The Hu - Warrior Chant Tour

The Hu - Warrior Chant Tour

Bournemouth · O2 Academy BournemouthFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From £42

The Comedy Store - Bridport

The Comedy Store - Bridport

Bournemouth · Bridport Electric PalaceFri, Oct 2Culture & Art
JOE JACKSON - HOPE AND FURY TOUR 2026

JOE JACKSON - HOPE AND FURY TOUR 2026

Bournemouth · Bournemouth PavilionFri, Oct 2Music
The Comedy Store - Verwood

The Comedy Store - Verwood

Bournemouth · Verwood HubSat, Oct 3Culture & Art
Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems

Bournemouth · Bournemouth PavilionTue, Oct 6Music
Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Bournemouth · Bournemouth PavilionWed, Oct 7Culture & Art
We Are Scientists

We Are Scientists

Bournemouth · O2 Academy BournemouthThu, Oct 8Music
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Amazons

Bournemouth · The Old Fire StationThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £29

The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets

The Wonder Stuff + Inspiral Carpets

Bournemouth · O2 Academy BournemouthFri, Oct 9Music
Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour

Katherine Jenkins - 25 Year Anniversary Tour

Bournemouth · Bournemouth PavilionFri, Oct 9Music

🎟️ From £38

DR John Cooper Clarke

DR John Cooper Clarke

Bournemouth · LighthouseSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £38

Phil Wang: UH OH

Phil Wang: UH OH

Bournemouth · LighthouseSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

🎟️ From £36

What the World Needs Now: the Burt Bacharach Songbook

What the World Needs Now: the Burt Bacharach Songbook

Bournemouth · Bournemouth International CentreTue, Oct 13Music

🎟️ From £70

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Bournemouth · Bournemouth International CentreWed, Oct 14Music

🎟️ From £77

Brandon Flowers

Brandon Flowers

Bournemouth · O2 Academy BournemouthWed, Oct 14Music

🎟️ From £63

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

TOM MCRAE

Bournemouth · Bear CaveWed, Oct 14Culture & Art

🎟️ From £26

Antony Szmierek

Antony Szmierek

Bournemouth · O2 Academy BournemouthFri, Oct 16Music
Avatar's the Last Airbender - Film with Live Orchestra

Avatar's the Last Airbender - Film with Live Orchestra

Bournemouth · LighthouseFri, Oct 16Music
Flo & Joan - With Feeling

Flo & Joan - With Feeling · Oct 17

Bournemouth · Bridport Electric PalaceSat, Oct 17Culture & Art
Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

Bournemouth · Weymouth PavilionSat, Oct 17Culture & Art
Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks

Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks · Oct 19

Bournemouth · Weymouth PavilionMon, Oct 19Culture & Art
The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

The Legends in Vegas - After Hours

Bournemouth · Bournemouth PavilionTue, Oct 20Culture & Art
Transvision Vamp

Transvision Vamp

Bournemouth · O2 Academy BournemouthWed, Oct 21Music
Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks

Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks · Oct 21

Bournemouth · Bournemouth PavilionWed, Oct 21Culture & Art
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Wrong Jovi

Bournemouth · The Old Fire StationFri, Oct 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Toast

Bournemouth · Bear CaveSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From £13

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Daytime TV

Bournemouth · Bear CaveSun, Oct 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From £15

Cody Pennington Country Show

Cody Pennington Country Show

Bournemouth · O2 Academy BournemouthFri, Oct 23Music
Boyzlife Featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden

Boyzlife Featuring Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden

Bournemouth · LighthouseSat, Oct 24Music
Ginger Johnson: Show Pony

Ginger Johnson: Show Pony

Bournemouth · Bournemouth PavilionSat, Oct 24Culture & Art
THE bEAT DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR

THE bEAT DANCE CRAZED TOO UK TOUR

Bournemouth · O2 Academy BournemouthSun, Oct 25Music
Jalen Ngonda

Jalen Ngonda

Bournemouth · O2 Academy BournemouthTue, Oct 27Music
Pet Needs

Pet Needs

Bournemouth · Bear CaveWed, Oct 28Music

🎟️ From £19

Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Bournemouth · Weymouth PavilionWed, Oct 28Culture & Art
GrandSlam Wrestling

GrandSlam Wrestling

Bournemouth · O2 Academy BournemouthThu, Oct 29Sport
Flo & Joan - With Feeling

Flo & Joan - With Feeling · Oct 29

Bournemouth · LighthouseThu, Oct 29Culture & Art

🎟️ From £33

Steve Backshall - Deadly Live!

Steve Backshall - Deadly Live!

Bournemouth · Bournemouth International CentreFri, Oct 30Family Friendly
A live music performance.

THE UNDERCOVER HIPPY + SUPPORT

Bournemouth · Bear CaveFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £21

Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

Tim Burton's Universe by Mystery Ensemble

Bournemouth · St Peter's ChurchSat, Oct 31Events

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