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A vibrant scene at the Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival, with a large pink banner prominently displayed. The banner features the festival logo, website, and colorful images of performers and artwork. In front of the banner, a crowd of people is gathered, with some blurred in motion. To the left, a purple flag with the festival's branding is visible, while a stage with musicians and performers can be seen in the background.

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Arts by the Sea returns in 2026 with ELEMENTAL theme and artist callout

March 12th

WE ARE HERE and so is everything you need to know about Arts by the Sea 2025

September 18th
Aerial performer in glowing white costume and headdress floats suspended against a dark blue background, arms reaching outward.

BCP’s Arts by the Sea unveils spectacular headline show Bourne to Love and full 2025 festival line-up

September 5th

Bringing the weird and the wonderful to Bournemouth: four bold new acts join Arts by the Sea 2025

September 5th

Giant spinning wheel, live hip hop and flower-powered puppets announced for Arts by the Sea 2025

September 5th
Artist shown holding wicker artwork

Emerging sculptor Bob Brewer named Associate Artist for BCP Council’s Arts by the Sea 2025

June 25th

Arts by the Sea 2025 celebrates Bournemouth with “We Are Here”

March 12th
A honeycomb strcture bathed in gold light on the beach in Bournemouth.

Let us know what you thought of Arts by the Sea 2024

September 28th

Arts by the Sea Festival reveals “The Honey Pot” finale bonfire spectacle 

September 3rd
A large, spherical sculpture shaped like a honeycomb composed of hexagonal panels illuminated in vibrant red, orange, and purple hues against a dark night sky.

Arts by the Sea festival reveals headline artwork for 2024 

September 3rd