Bournemouth, Events & Entertainment | Posted on May 22nd, 2025 | return to news
Summer Streets come to Bournemouth town centre
Art, music and sports events will take place on five consecutive Saturdays in the town centre, starting from 25 May.
Bournemouth Town Centre BID is organising a new event for the town.
Taking place every Saturday afternoon from May half term to 21 June, five Summer Streets events will unfold in different parts of the town centre, each taking a different theme, from fashion and dance to art, music and sport.
Funded and organised by the BID, in partnership with BCP Council and the Town Centre Improvement Fund, Summer Streets is packed with family fun, workshops, live entertainment, expert advice and giveaways.
Among the highlights will be interactive dance and art workshops, sports demonstrations and a musical garden party featuring ABBA and Blues Brothers tribute acts. There will be a chance to gather tips and advice from fashion industry professionals and watch street artists in action, including a caricaturist. Visitors and shoppers can get creative themselves with free eco-friendly arts and crafts, and on top of all that, there will be free goodie bags for first 100 visitors at four Summer Streets Saturday events.
Martin Davies, chairman of Bournemouth Town Centre BID, said: “Summer Streets is all about celebrating Bournemouth’s creativity, culture and community — with themed events that give everyone a reason to explore different areas of town, get involved, and enjoy something new.
“Whether you’re into fashion, dancing, art, music or sport, there’s something for everyone — and it’s all free.”
Here’s a summary of the upcoming events and what to look forward to:
- Saturday 24 May: Street Fashion at Beale Place and Bournemouth Arcade, from 12pm until 3pm. Enjoy free advice from stylists, colour analysts, fashion photographers, modelling agencies, industry professionals and store owners. Meet emerging designers and get careers advice from AUB fashion courses. Dance along to a DJ set from The Hush Club, take part in free eco arts and crafts, and much more. Arrive early to be one of the first 100 visitors to claim a goodie bag.
- Saturday 31 May: Street Dance at The Triangle, from 12pm until 3pm. A celebration of all styles of dance in association with Pavilion Dance South West. Enjoy free dance workshops, performances, careers and course advice, themed free eco arts and crafts, and goodie bags for the first 100 visitors.
- Saturday 7 June: Street Art on Westover Road, from 12pm until 3pm. Watch more than 10 artists at work and join in with the interactive art workshop. Enjoy music, meet a live caricaturist, visit nearby galleries, and take part in free eco arts and crafts. Goodie bags available for the first 100 visitors.
- Saturday 14 June: Street Music at the Bandstand, Lower Gardens, from 12pm until 4.30pm. Party in the gardens with an afternoon of live music. Enjoy All About ABBA at 12pm and The Blueprint Blues Brothers Show from 2.30pm, as you kick up your heels for an afternoon of free family fun.
- Saturday 21 June: Street Sport at Horseshoe Common, from 12pm until 3pm. Get active and inspired with Street Sport. Meet your local sports clubs, watch demonstrations, hear live interviews, and take part in activities and themed eco arts and crafts. Goodie bags available for the first 100 visitors.
More information about Summer Streets will be available soon at https://towncentrebid.co.uk/summerstreets.
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