Events in Bournemouth From 13th April – 19th April 2026

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You can find a range of events in Bournemouth this week, from intimate acoustic sets to dance-focused club nights at established venues along the seafront and throughout the city centre. South Western Railway services run regularly, offering direct access for visitors arriving by train, while local bus routes cover key areas including the Bournemouth International Centre and West Cliff. Music lovers have options: a retro-themed bingo night takes place weekly at 1812 Bournemouth on Parkstone Road, drawing regulars every Thursday with themed drinks and prize games. On weekends, DJ sets for younger audiences are held near the Esplanade, where light-up dance floors stay open into late Saturday nights under spotlight arrays.

Comedy fans can catch sharp stand-up performances in mid-sized theatres close to Bournemouth Railway Station, these shows typically start at 7pm and run through to 10pm, with acts rooted in regional connections. Foodies should check out the Indian food festival taking place near Peverell Park from Friday to Sunday evenings; stalls offer North Indian dishes served in open-air tents with seating clusters along tarmac paths.

Pub quizzes are scheduled at traditional pubs on Westover Road and The Square, beginning around 8pm as a relaxed alternative to high-energy nightlife. All events include venue names and start times, refer to the official city calendar for details on locations like the Bournemouth International Centre or former tram depot spaces now used as performance hubs.

Monday 13th April

Mayor to Attend Upcoming Indian Food Festival in Bournemouth Next Week

· 1812 Bournemouth · Food & Drink

The mayor will attend the upcoming Indian Food Festival in Bournemouth next week.

Friday 17th April

Blurred x Horizon : 30 Years of Fatman d | Bournemouth | Amplify

· Nightlife & Music

A 30th-anniversary celebration of Fatman D features multiple headliners at The Vault Nightclub.

Saturday 18th April

Gyles Brandreth: Can't Stop Talking

· Gyles Brandreth · Nightlife & Music

Comedian Gyles Brandreth performs his new stand-up show Can't Stop Talking at a Bournemouth venue.

Mania u18 x Dub Lab : Bournemouth + mr Traumatik (Ages 14-17)

· U18 · Nightlife & Music

A DJ event for ages 14 to 17 featuring Mr Traumatik at U18 in Bournemouth.

Saturday Night Comedy: Jaggers Comedy Club Bournemouth

· 1812 Bournemouth · Nightlife & Music

Stand-up comedy night at Jaggers Comedy Club in Bournemouth.

Back to The 90s Festival

· Slug And Lettuce The Square · Nightlife & Music

A retro-themed festival celebrating 1990s music, fashion, and culture at Slug And Lettuce The Square.

Old Skool Bingo Sat 18th April Bournemouth

· 1812 Bournemouth · Nightlife & Music

Old Skool Bingo returns in Bournemouth with a retro-themed evening of classic bingo games.