Events and Festivals in Poole
Poole has a vibrant and exciting events calendar ranging from concerts and shows at the Lighthouse Arts Centre to popular quayside events. You may even spot a ghost walk or a pirate event on the events calendar too!
Whether your interest is music, dance, food, classic cars or culture, there is something to entertain all ages throughout the whole year.
Dream Machines
Taking place every Tuesday night from April to September, see hundreds of motorbikes on Poole Quay. From classics to sports, Harley Davidsons to Kawasaki and everything in-between. The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and spectators enjoy a relaxed evening. Bring your own bike or just admire them, the choice is yours.
Magic of Thailand Festival
This two day Thai Festival takes place in May at Harbourside Park on the edge of Poole Harbour.
Treat yourself to a weekend wonder and bring along your families and friends to feel a touch of Thai culture.Cchallenge your taste buds and feast your eyes on world class food and performances including traditional music and dancing, Muay Thai boxing, Ladyboy show and lots more.
Harry Paye Pirate Day
Avast me harties! Tis time for land lubbers to dig out yer eye patch, earing and cutlass for Poole’s annual celebration in June, of its favourite pirate son Harry Paye.
The popular Harry Paye Day shindig gets underway from 12 under the noonday sun with the Parade of Pirates along Poole Quay.
Sandpolo
This annual Sandpolo event takes place on Sandbanks Beach in July. The event attracts a host of top polo players, VIP guests and fashionistas.
In the evenings, as the sun sets over ‘Old Harry Rocks’ the beach parties begin.
Poole Harbour Festival
The Poole Harbour Festival is a music filled 3 day event taking place every July.
Featuring well-loved bands as well as tribute acts and DJs, this family-friendly festival offers both day and night time performances.
Summer Fireworks
Get your groove on for fabulous free live music, entertainment and fireworks during the summer on Poole Quay!
It takes place every Thursday (from 8th to 29th August 2024) bringing a party atmosphere to Poole’s continental quayside with live music, entertainment and family fun before finishing with a firework finale over the largest natural harbour in Europe at 10pm!
Christmas in Poole
Stretching from the Dolphin Shopping Centre and along the High Street down onto Poole Quay you will find dazzling Christmas Trees, Tallships, Anchors and lit up canopies to walk under, as though you are walking under the sea! There's lots to see and do in Poole during Christmas, and not forgetting Dorset's biggest indoor shopping centre for all those Christmas presents.
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