Concerts, Theatre & Cinema in Dorset

This Christmas you can enjoy this year's Bournemouth pantomime Cinderella from Sat 6 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026

Discover the best cinemas in Dorset, including the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area - essential knowledge for any local film buff. With a variety of excellent films displayed in these venues weekly, movie-goers are bound to enjoy the immersive experiences these locations offer.

Find out more about the best venues in Dorset for live theatre and music. For anyone looking to get immersed in a dramatic show, or discover their next favourite singer, these locations offer a range of performances every week that showcase talent both locally and nationally.

The Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, is a major cultural venue in the South West, known for its diverse program across cinema, theatre, music, dance, and visual arts.

The Mowlem is a prominent seafront venue in Swanage town centre, offering a combined cinema, theatre, and community space with stunning views across Swanage Bay.

Situated in the centre of Christchurch High Street, the Regent Centre is the cinema, Theatre, concert Hall, art Gallery and entertainment centre that serves Christchurch, Dorset and the surrounding area.

Perched majestically on Bournemouth's golden coastline, the Bournemouth International Centre has been the beating heart of the town's entertainment scene since it first opened its doors in 1984. The venue boasts multiple spaces that cater to every conceivable gathering, from intimate meetings in the Solent Suite to the grandeur of the main auditorium.

Built in the 1920s, Bournemouth's stunning Art Deco Theatre continues to be home to countless concerts and theatrical performances every day. This vintage venue serves as Bournemouth's regular home for West End stage shows, Opera, Ballet, Pantomime, Comedy and concerts

Key West Pier Bar & Restaurant is located at the end of the iconic Bournemouth Pier and stands as one of the south coast's most spectacular dining and entertainment destinations. You'll find a packed programme of diverse events put on throughout the year, from romantic Valentine dinners and spectacular New Year celebrations to hilarious Comedy Dining Experiences and themed Gala Dinners.

Nestled in the vibrant Iford area of Bournemouth, The Factory Space has quietly established itself as one of the South Coast's most delightfully authentic creative venues. Far from the polished tourist traps that line the seafront, this community-driven gem offers visitors a genuine taste of Bournemouth's thriving arts scene whilst serving some rather excellent coffee to boot.