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Carols & Choirs

Join us for a sing-a-long…

You've heard the age-old wisdom, right? The surefire way to ignite that heartwarming Christmas spirit is by belting out your favorite carols for the world to hear!

So, gather 'round in Bournemouth Square as we transform the crisp winter air into a symphony of festive joy. We're bringing in a jolly sleighload of local Christmas choirs and carol singers to serenade you and make your holidays merry!

As we inch closer to Christmas day, we'll be surprising you with even more musical magic, so keep your eyes peeled and ears tuned for extra festive surprises during your visit. Be sure to check back regularly as we’ll be adding more choirs to the calendar as we countdown to Christmas in Bournemouth.

Are you a local choir looking to perform? Be sure to pop us a message.

A band performing in Bournemouth Town Centre at Christmas

Never miss a note…

There's nothing quite like the sound of Christmas music filling the air as you explore the Christmas Market!

This year, our stage in Bournemouth Square, right next to the Alpine Lodge, will be hosting a wonderful programme of live entertainment throughout the festive season. From traditional Christmas carols and local choirs to live singers, bands and performances from talented groups across our community, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Grab a mulled wine or hot chocolate, gather your friends and family, and join us in the heart of Bournemouth for a little festive cheer.

All performances are FREE to enjoy. Take a look at our entertainment schedule below and plan your visit!

Thursday 12 November

  • 18:00 – 18:45 | Sing People Sing

  • 19:00 – 19:45 | Sing People Sing

Friday 13 November

  • 18:00 – 18:45 | Sing People Sing

  • 19:00 – 19:45 | Sing People Sing

Saturday 14 November

  • 12:00 – 13:00 | Whitney Fall

  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Love Soul Choir

  • 14:00 – 15:00 | Whitney Fall

  • 16:30 – 17:00 | Kristel Herrera

  • 18:00 – 19:00 | Jonathan Lindop

Sunday 15 November

  • 11:00 – 12:00 | Salvation Army Boscombe

  • 12:00 – 13:00 | Dolphin Marching Band

  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Whitney Fall

Friday 20 November

  • 16:00 – 17:00 | Simon Lane Music

  • 17:00 – 18:00 | Relight My Choir

  • 18:00 – 19:00 | Sodapops Trio

  • 19:00 – 20:00 | Sodapops Trio

Saturday 21 November

  • 13:30 – 14:30 | Unite Stage Academy

  • 17:30 | Santa Stories / Q&A

  • 18:00 – 19:00 | Panto Performance

  • 19:00 – 20:00 | Whitney Fall

Friday 27 November

  • 17:00 – 18:00 | Church of Latter Day Saints

  • 18:00 – 19:00 | Bee Chumley

  • 19:00 – 20:00 | Jonathan Lindop

Saturday 28 November

  • 12:00 – 13:00 | Jonathan Lindop

  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Resonate Choir

  • 14:00 – 15:00 | Bee Chumley

  • 17:30 | Santa Stories / Q&A

Sunday 29 November

  • 12:00 – 13:00 | Bee Chumley

  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Resonate Choir

  • 14:00 – 15:00 | Samba Panashe

Thursday 3 December

- 18:00 – 19:00 | Significance Singing Choir

Friday 4 December

- 19:00 – 20:00 | Latter Day Saints

Saturday 5 December

  • 10:00 – 12:00 | Bournemouth Youth Marching Band

  • 12:00 – 13:00 | Relight My Choir

  • 13:00 – 14:00 | BEAT Street Dance

  • 14:00 – 15:30 | Artisan Theatre School

  • 17:00 – 18:00 | Santa Stories / Q&A

  • 18:00 – 19:00 | Gracie Park Music

  • 19:00 – 20:00 | Jonathan Lindop

Sunday 6 December

  • 12:00 – 13:00 | Angie A

  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Razzamataz Theatre

  • 14:00 – 15:00 | Razzamataz Theatre

Thursday 10 December

- 18:00 – 19:00 | Significance Singing Choir

Friday 11 December

  • 16:00 – 17:00 | Angie A

  • 17:00 – 18:00 | Angie A

  • 18:00 – 18:45 | Sing People Sing

  • 19:00 – 19:45 | Sing People Sing

Saturday 12 December – Joy to the World Takeover

  • 10:00 | St James School

  • 10:45 | Stage Coach

  • 11:30 | Sing for Joy Community Choir

  • 12:00 | Joint Churches Choir

  • 13:00 | Andrew Rumsey

  • 13:45 | Redeemed Christian Church of God

  • 15:00 | Hope Church Choir

  • 15:45 | TBC

  • 16:30 | TBC

Sunday 13 December

  • 12:00 – 13:00 | Soda Pops Trio

  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Soda Pops Trio

  • 14:00 – 15:00 | Simon Lane Music

Thursday 17 December

- 20:00 – 21:00 | Samba Panashe

Friday 18 December

  • 16:00 – 17:00 | Sodapops Trio

  • 17:00 – 18:00 | Sodapops Trio

  • 18:00 – 18:45 | Sing People Sing

  • 19:00 – 19:45 | Sing People Sing

Saturday 19 December

  • 10:00 – 12:00 | Bournemouth Youth Marching Band

  • 12:00 – 13:00 | Bee Chumley

  • 13:00 – 14:00 | Angie A

  • 14:00 – 15:00 | Angie A

  • 17:00 – 18:00 | Santa Stories / Q&A

  • 18:00 – 18:45 | Sing People Sing

  • 19:00 – 19:45 | Sing People Sing

Sunday 20 December

- 14:00 – 15:00 | Gracie Park Music

Wednesday 23 December

  • 16:00 – 17:00 | Kids Story Competition Reading with Santa

  • 17:00 – 18:00 | Kids Story Competition Reading with Santa

Thursday 24 December

- 17:00 – 18:00 | Charlotte Brookes

So…what’s going on?

Explore Christmas in Bournemouth and discover the best Christmas experiences in Bournemouth, from Ice Skating and the Tree Maze to the Market, Alpine Lodge, Santa’s Workshop, festive street food and more.

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Xmas Market

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Crowd of people at a festive outdoor Christmas market with decorated trees, string lights, and wooden stalls at night.

Alpine Lodge

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Night scene of an outdoor ice skating rink filled with people skating, surrounded by illuminated structures, with a glass building and colorful trees in the background.

Ice Rink

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Santa Claus reading a book to children in a Christmas-themed room with a decorated tree and wooden walls.

Visit Santa

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Close-up of a glowing golf ball on a putting green with a putter preparing to strike, illuminated in green and blue lights.

Glow Golf

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A man and two children walking through a Christmas tree lot at night, surrounded by decorated evergreen trees with lights, with city buildings in the background.

Tree Maze

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Night scene at a festive outdoor event with a large crowd of people walking under a tunnel of colorful illuminated metal arches, with trees and a building in the background.

Kids Trail

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People dressed as superheroes, including Batman and Spiderman, performing at a Christmas outdoor event with a decorated Christmas tree, Santa Claus figure, and festive decorations at night.

Carols & Choirs

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Two women and a person in a large Christmas elf costume posing in front of a decorated Christmas tree.

Xmas Characters

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Let it Snow

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Children riding on a festive train at a Christmas light event during the night. The train is decorated with Christmas ornaments and string lights. In the background, there are glowing Christmas lights and a decorated gazebo with garlands and ornaments.

Rides & Games

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Group of people celebrating Christmas in a decorated bus, wearing festive sweaters, Santa hats, and reindeer antlers, with a dog and drinks on the table.

Apres Hutte

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People dressed as Batman and police officers performing a Christmas-themed dance or celebration outdoors at night, with a large decorated Christmas tree in the background.
People wearing blue jackets and Santa hats playing brass instruments outdoors during a festive event.
A man dressed as a police officer talking to a young boy in a crowded festive outdoor setting, with bright Christmas lights and holiday decorations in the background.
A street scene with a Christmas choir performing outdoors, conductor leading, surrounded by decorated Christmas hats, with an audience gathered among buildings and holiday lights.
People dressed as Batman and Robin playing trumpets at night during a Christmas parade with a large decorated Christmas tree in the background.
Children dressed in festive attire, including some wearing reindeer antlers and Santa hats, are playing musical instruments, such as trumpets and clarinets, in front of a decorated Christmas tree with lights and ornaments, during a holiday celebratio
A man dressed as a police officer dancing at a Christmas celebration near a decorated Christmas tree, with a brass band in blue uniforms playing nearby.
Children in blue uniforms playing brass instruments in a Christmas concert with a decorated Christmas tree and a Santa Claus figure in the background.
A woman wearing Santa hat and sunglasses holding a red tambourine, smiling and talking to a young girl holding a red spinning top at a festive outdoor event with a band playing in the background.
Children and adults celebrating outdoors during a Christmas event, with some wearing Santa hats and holding musical instruments like maracas and tambourines, and a band playing in the background.
Close-up of a girl playing a golden saxophone in a marching band, all wearing blue uniforms. Other band members are visible in the background.
A large group of young musicians performing outdoors during Christmas, wearing blue jackets and Santa hats, in front of a decorated Christmas tree, with some children in the foreground watching.
A youth band performing outdoors during Christmas, led by a conductor with a Christmas tree in the background, while children play instruments and to the right, there is a Christmas-themed display.
A festive outdoor gathering featuring a Santa hat-wearing drumming band performing in front of a decorated Christmas tree, with an audience of children and adults watching.

Book Attractions

Whilst the majority of Christmas in Bournemouth is free to enjoy, some of our most popular attractions offer bookable experiences to make your visit even more special.

Beat the festive rush and secure your favourite activities in advance, from booking your spot in the Alpine Lodge to a magical visit with Santa. Book ahead to guarantee your spot and make the most of your Christmas in Bournemouth experience!