Friday 25th To Saturday 26th September 2026
A Warm welcome to Arts by the Sea 2026
We’re looking forward to welcoming you all to Arts by the Sea 2026 this September for another exceptional weekend of art, culture, people and place.
Our theme, ELEMENTAL, celebrates the powerful energies that connect us to each other and to the world around us. From the crackle of ideas that light up our imaginations to the steady rhythms that keep us grounded, these forces remind us of all that creativity is.
Join us to celebrate creativity as a catalyst for positive change, encouraging collective action, sustainable thinking and a deeper connection to the world we share, starting in Bournemouth Gardens.
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Latest News
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BCP’s Arts by the Sea unveils spectacular headline show Bourne to Love and full 2025 festival line-up
Sep 5th 2025
Bringing the weird and the wonderful to Bournemouth: four bold new acts join Arts by the Sea 2025
Sep 5th 2025
Giant spinning wheel, live hip hop and flower-powered puppets announced for Arts by the Sea 2025
Accessibility and Diversity
We aim to create an inclusive and accessible environment where everyone feels safe and where diversity is embraced.
The festival is part-funded and delivered by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and adheres to its Equality And Diversity Policy.
Here’s how you can help make sure everyone feels supported and included at the festival.
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Growing Greener
We’ll once again be hosting a range of amazing local organisations at our festival Green Hub, including interactive activities for all ages to help you get creative while learning more about how we can be kinder to our beautiful planet.
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