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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 12th November

18:00 – 18:45 | Sing People Sing

19:00 – 19:45 | Sing People Sing

Friday 13th November

16:00 – 17:00 | Sodapops Trio

17:00 – 18:00 | Love Soul Choir

18:00 – 18:45 | Sing People Sing

19:00 – 19:45 | Sing People Sing

Saturday 14th November

12:00 – 13:00 | South Coast Bachata

13:15 – 14:30 | Rock Choir

14:00 – 15:00 | Relight My Choir

17:00 – 18:00 | Jonathan Lindop

18:00 – 19:00 | Simon Lane Music

19:00 – 20:00 | Bee Chumley

Sunday 15th November

12:00 – 13:00 | Dolphin Marching Band

Friday 20th November

18:00 – 19:00 | Bee Chumley

Saturday 21st November

17:00 – 18:00 | Love Soul Choir

18:00 – 19:00 | Relight My Choir

Friday 27th November

17:00 – 18:00 | Jonathan Lindop

18:00 – 19:00 | Bee Chumley

Saturday 28th November

13:00 – 14:00 | Resonate Choir

18:00 – 19:00 | Sodapops Trio

Sunday 29th November

12:00 – 13:00 | Dolphin Marching Band

13:00 – 14:00 | Resonate Choir

14:00 – 15:00 | Samba Panashe

Thursday 3rd December

18:00 – 19:00 | Significance Signing Choir

Friday 4th December

17:00 – 18:00 | Love Soul Choir

18:00 – 19:00 | Bee Chumley

19:00 – 20:00 | Sodapops Trio

Saturday 5th December

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

12:00 – 13:00 | South Coast Bachata

13:00 – 14:00 | BEAT Street Dance

14:00 – 15:30 | Artisan Theatre School

17:00 – 18:00 | Jonathan Lindop

18:00 – 19:00 | Gracie Park Music

19:00 – 20:00 | Simon Lane

Sunday 6th December

12:00 – 13:00 | Dolphin Marching Band

Friday 11th December

16:00 – 17:00 | Gugge 2000

17:00 – 18:00 | Jonathan Lindop

18:00 – 18:45 | Sing People Sing

19:00 – 19:45 | Sing People Sing

Special event

Saturday 12th December

JOY to the World Takeover

10:00 | St James School Choir

10:45 | Stagecoach Theatre School

11:30 | Sing for Joy Community Choir

12:00 | Joint Churches Choir

12:30 | Stage Break

13:00 | Andrew Rumsey

13:45 | Redeemed Christian Church of God

15:00 | Hope Church Choir

15:45 | Performance TBC

16:30 | Performance TBC

Sunday 13th December

13:00 – 14:00 | UNITE Stage Door

14:00 – 15:00 | UNITE Stage Door

Thursday 17th December

20:00 – 21:00 | Samba Panashe

Friday 18th December

16:00 – 17:00 | Jonathan Lindop

17:00 – 18:00 | Simon Lane

18:00 – 18:45 | Sing People Sing

19:00 – 19:45 | Sing People Sing

Saturday 19th December

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

13:15 – 14:30 | Rock Choir

14:00 – 15:00 | Bee Chumley

17:00 – 18:00 | Gracie Park Music

18:00 – 18:45 | Sing People Sing

19:00 – 19:45 | Sing People Sing

Sunday 20th December

14:00 – 15:00 | Gracie Park Music

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.

Aerial night view of a lively outdoor market or fair in a city with bright lights, decorated booths, and many people, surrounded by illuminated buildings and streets.

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!