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Things to do in Bournemouth, October 2026

Browse 28 upcoming events and things to do in Bournemouth during October 2026. Highlights include The Hu - Warrior Chant Tour, JOE JACKSON - HOPE AND FURY TOUR 2026, Steve Hackett - Best of Genesis & Solo Gems 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

JOE JACKSON - HOPE AND FURY TOUR 2026

JOE JACKSON - HOPE AND FURY TOUR 2026

Bournemouth · Bournemouth PavilionFri, Oct 2Music
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

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
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

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
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

GrandSlam Wrestling

GrandSlam Wrestling

Bournemouth · O2 Academy BournemouthThu, Oct 29Sport
A live music performance.

THE UNDERCOVER HIPPY + SUPPORT

Bournemouth · Bear CaveFri, Oct 23Music

🎟️ From £21

Steve Backshall - Deadly Live!

Steve Backshall - Deadly Live!

Bournemouth · Bournemouth International CentreFri, Oct 30Family Friendly
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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