Music

Live music in and around Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset.

Walks in Dorset would like to promote live music in Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas in Dorset. Please take a look at the following gig guide. We have recommended music sites that offer the best information on music in your local area.

Aruba Restaurant & Bar.
Aruba in located on Bournemouth Pier and has beautiful views over Bournemouth beach. Aruba hosts live on Sundays between 13.00pm and 16.00pm.

Please click on the link below to view a timetable of events for Aruba.

Website: http://aruba-bournemouth.co.uk/news-events/events-calendar

Bournemouth Bandstand.
The Bournemouth Bandstand is located in Bournemouth Lower Gardens and is a couple of minutes walk from the shops or beach. During the summer months the bandstand has a variety of music styles performed by local brass bands, choirs and talented groups. Most performances are during the afternoon and evening.

Please click on the link below to view a timetable of events for the Bandstand. Once open, please click again to zoom in to view the events timetable.

Timetable: Bournemouth Bandstand Music Events Guide

BIC and Pavilion.
The Bournemouth International Centre (B.I.C) and Pavilion hosts a wide range of music events with acts from all over the world. There are also famous performances of shows, plays, ballet, and opera.

Website: http://www.bic.co.uk

Chaplins Cellar Bar in Boscombe.
Situated above Boscombe's 'best kept secret' The Cellar Bar, Chaplins shares a wonderful family friendly garden and atmosphere with the Cellar Bar. Both bars unite in their aim to become Boscombe's premier intimate venue for Music and the Arts as well as being a thriving vibrant hub of the community.

Website: http://www.chaplins.cellarbar.biz/cgi-bin/cs.cgi/events.html

Lighthouse - Poole.
The Lighthouse in Poole hosts a variety of music events in various styles. Ticket purchase is required. Please click on the link below to see what's on.

Website: http://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/page/144/Music

Listed Magazine.
Is fresh, funky and taking the South Coast by storm. Listed is a free, indispensable, award-winning 52-page entertainment magazine and website. Published by Meltemi Media Ltd, Listed is the ultimate What's On guide to your area, containing everything from comedy, theatre, family and music listings.

Website: http://www.listedmagazine.com/Bournemouth/Events+Listings/Music.html

Live Wire Listings - Dolfin Music.
Listings of live music that is on at local pubs and venues around Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset. The site is also a social network site dedicated to promoting music. You can chat online, upload music, write blogs, write music reviews, upload photos, create and be part of groups and catch up on Live Wire Listings.

Website: http://dolfinmusic.ning.com/page/live-wire-listings

Mr Kyps - Poole.
Mr Kyps is a live music venue based in Parkstone in Poole. They host some of the best bands and live entertainment around. There's something for all tastes - up and coming new bands, the best tribute acts right through to original musical legends. Mr Kyps is becoming widely recognised as one of the best venues on the south coast. They have a capacity for 300 people in complete comfort. They also have one of the most impressive sized stages around - great for both performers and the audience.

Website: http://www.mrkyps.net/kyps/index.aspx

O2 Academy - Bournemouth.
O2 Academy Bournemouth is a live entertainment venue in Bournemouth, Dorset, England. It is a grade-II listed building. Formally known as the Opera House it was sold to AMG Group in July 2009 and rebranded as O2 Academy Bournemouth.

Website: http://www.o2academybournemouth.co.uk

Playing Out Loud.
Is the gig guide to live music in the South. There is a huge amount of information on locations that host live music. The links on the home page to each location do not work so please scroll down to find the town or area you wish to look at.

Website: http://www.playingoutloud.co.uk/index.html