Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events in Poole, United Kingdom

The King is in the building... That's Lee Memphis King, Europe's biggest and best Elvis Presley tribute artist, who comes together with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to bring you a show-stopping, rip-roaring celebration of 'Vegas Years' Elvis. From 1969-1977, Pr ..

On Wednesday 16 December the orchestra are commencing the festive period with one of the most celebrated pieces in the classical canon - Handels Messiah. Since 1742, Messiah has secured itself in the Christmas calendar as a true celebration of the nativity. Heaped wi ..

The swirling majesty and joyous sounds to transport you from the concert hall and all the way into the traditional gala halls of Vienna. This sparkling concert will be full or merry waltzes, polkas and marches from Johann Strauss II, his family and contemporaries. ..

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas' tour in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK. ​ Step into a w ..

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are heading back to Meyrick Park for Now That's What I Call Symphonic Music! The BSO's annual outdoor weekend just keeps getting bigger and better and Proms in the Park 2026 promises to be the biggest and best yet. Join them for ..

Experience Verdi's monumental Messa da Requiem in the extraordinary surroundings of Milton Abbey this July. One of the most dramatic and emotionally powerful works in the choral repertoire, Verdi's Requiem combines operatic intensity with moments of profound still ..

The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are to perform at Corfe Castle for the first time this July, with three incredible evenings of live music as part of Love It Local Events' Summer Nights season. Set against the dramatic ruins of one of Dorset's most iconic landma ..

Join us for the fourth recital of the Festival featuring Victoria Simmonds, mezzo-soprano, and Kelvin Lim at the piano. Blending classical art song with the intimacy of folk and singer-songwriter traditions, this richly varied programme travels across the vast emo ..

Step back into the drawing rooms, concert halls and salons of Victorian and Edwardian Britain for an evening of song, storytelling and musical nostalgia. Featuring acclaimed tenor Ben Johnson and bass James Platt, with pianist Julia Lynch, this recital celebrates ..

Join members of the Festival of Voice faculty for an evening of outstanding music-making featuring some of the UK's most exciting singers and collaborative artists. Bringing together soprano Jennifer Davis, mezzo-soprano Victoria Simmonds, bass James Platt, and pi ..

Soprano Jennifer Davis and pianist Lada Valesova present a captivating programme exploring the many facets of the female experience through song. From the playful wit and elegance of Francis Poulenc's Metamorphoses to the passionate lyricism of Rachmaninov's Op. 3 ..

Dorset County Orchestra's Summer Concert features the evocative 'The Sea, Fantasy for Orchestra' by Glasunov as well as the popular 'Hebrides Overture' by Mendelssohn. The orchestra will also perform Mendelssohn's Scottish Symphony with its wonderful folk like melodi ..

Dorset County Orchestra's popular Spring concert at Wimborne Minster Church features talented local violinist, Rose Gosney, performing Tchaikovsky's wonderful Violin Concerto. The orchestra will also perform Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet Overture and Capriccio Itali ..

This is a great concert for both classical music fanatics and first-time audiences, with recognisable pieces sure to be enjoyed by all. Rossini’s bright and sunny overture preludes one of the most famous and popular of all concertos - Rodrigo's guitar concerto, su ..

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of luscious symphonic classics offering some of the most romantic melodies ever written. The concert features the sensuous slow movements from three of the finest concertos for piano and Richard Addinsall’s Warsaw Concerto, a ..

Celebrate the new year with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at the Lighthouse, Poole on Thursday 1 January. Join Chief Conductor Mark Wigglesworth and soloist Elizabeth Watts for this unique symphonic celebration, what a way to start 2026! The swirling majesty ..

They commence the festive period on Wednesday 17 December, with one of the most celebrated pieces in the classical canon, Handel's jubilant oratorio. Since 1742, Messiah has secured itself in the Christmas calendar as a true celebration of the nativity. Heaped with b ..

The Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines will return to the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre for a Christmas Spectacular on Thursday 27th November. During this special festive event, the band will perform Christmas music, military marches, big band hits and popular showst ..

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates. G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season as th ..

ELO and the BSO, what a match made in heaven! The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra brings you this celebration of the greatest hits from Jeff Lynne’s ELO, brought to life with the full force of one of the UK’s best-loved orchestras. Formed in 1970 in Birmingham UK, ..

The BSO is back at Meyrick Park for an evening of smash hits from the 80s! The BSO has brought you ABBA, Queen and Disco and this year we celebrate the 80s and a symphonic party of smash hits from the era of new romantics, big hair and even bigger shoulder pads! C ..

Another evening of the best symphonic music in the world with a stunning pyrotechnic and fireworks finale! Classic pieces include The Sorcerer's Apprentice, immortalised by Mickey Mouse in Disney's Fantasia, Tchaikovsky's rousing Polonaise and Waltz from Eugene O ..

Join Dorset County Orchestra for our summer concert when we return to St Mary's Church with another fabulous and varied programme. This year we welcome Hugo Svedberg who will play Max Bruch's beautiful Kol Nidrei for cello and orchestra. Hugo, from Bournemouth, has w ..

Ever wondered what it’s like to sing in a real Male Voice Choir? We are currently looking for new members and we are holding a very special Open Evening, with guest choirmaster Jonathan Prentice, on Tuesday, 10th June at 7.30 pm in Bournemouth School for Girls Perfo ..

The name's Bond – James Bond. When it comes to the high life, nobody does it better. The BSO is putting on a tux and pouring a Martini to toast the superstar spy with some of the sassiest signature tunes in cinematic history. They say diamonds are forever, and as the ..

Dorset County Orchestra returns to The Minster in Wimborne to play this fantastic programme with the amazingly talented and local pianist SAM HANSON. Sam will be playing Rachmaninov's beautiful Piano Concerto no.3 and the concert will also feature Mussorgsky's Pictur ..

Valentine's Day presents the perfect opportunity to take a pause and focus on someone special. Celebrate with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra on Saturday 15 February at the Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts. Enjoy a selection of classical music's most rom ..

Join the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra this February for a symphonic journey like you have never experienced before. Nottingham based Senegalese composer and kora player Seckou Keita is proud to present African Rhapsodies: an epic project created in collaboration ..

Join us this December, as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are bringing a variety of festive concerts to the Lighthouse in Poole. On the 11th of December, we are back with the ever-popular Handels Messiah. Since 1742, The Messiah has secured itself in the Chris ..

The world-famous Band of His Majesty's Royal Marines will be back with a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers. Whether you prefer the musical skills of the concert band, the rhythmic sounds of ..

The BSO and GRB Concerts present an orchestral celebration of the Bee Gees on 9 November at the Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, Hear a symphonic showcase of the Bee Gees, from their highly successful early period in the 1960s and 70s, through to their car ..

Get ready for a spectacular Christmas celebration with G4. ​ Escape into their world of mesmerising harmonies, beautifully-blended voices and impeccable showmanship within an idyllic festive setting. Jon, Jai, Mike and Duncan are delighted to bring their hotly ..

Come and join Dorset County Orchestra for an evening of fabulous music including The Thieving Magpie - Rossini, the beautiful Beethoven Romance for violin (soloist Baerbel Glaser), the exciting Polovtsian Dances - Borodin and Mendelssohn's wonderful, lyrical Symphony ..

Come and join us for an evening of varied music including the popular and powerful Saint-Saens Organ Symphony featuring the recently renovated Minster organ. The mighty Academic Overture by Brahms and Eric Coates' Three Elizabeth's Suite complete the line up. What a ..

Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a festive concert by the BSO so why not join us in some musical magic and sparkle! We have something for all ages and all tastes from family favourites and traditional classics to an evening of seasonal treats in the compa ..