Events & Festivals - What’s On Guide in Westbourne UK

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

Bournevaria Oktoberfest is the biggest Oktoberfest celebration on the South Coast. Located in the Windsor Hall at the Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth, the event is held every October. The event is a chance to enjoy German tradition and is set in the Bavarian-themed beer hall at the BIC. Book tickets to this event to enjoy several fun evenings of live entertainment, great food, and fantastic German beers.

Calling yarn lovers and hand stitchers to Stitch Night! Bring along your current WIP for a laidback, social craft sesh with like-minded creatives.

Visit the Westbourne Farmers & Makers Market to explore locally produced bakes, homegrown vegetables, handmade preserves, cold pressed coffee - meet our wonderful makers and support your market community!

The Art & Makers Market Bournemouth is located in Westover Gardens, next to the new Aviary. The market was established over 60 years ago and is one of the largest, and longest running, open air art displays in the country. This is a free attraction run as not for profit by local artists & creatives.

Midlife-Mentor - Sarah J Hammond - is running a weekly Womens Wellness Circle in Westbourne, Bournemouth. The event will run the 4th Thursday of every month, at Such a Beautiful Day Studio, The Parade, Westbourne.

Arts by the Sea Festival is Bournemouth's annual celebration of art, culture and people, normally held at the end of September. Enjoy a weekend of festivity in the centre of Bournemouth including amazing parades, colourful live music, imaginative installations and fun for all ages! Find out more about this year’s artists, performances and events.

Bournemouth Bay Run is held in October and offers a race for all the family, whatever your running ability. The races are held on Bournemouth’s seven-mile coastline - choose your distance and enjoy amazing views as you walk, jog or run along the seafront.

Shop small, handmade and sustainable this festive season at Westbourne Artisan Christmas Market! Visit to find amazing gifts and treats from talented local makers and creatives.