Speech Free

Speech Free

Experience the power of art beyond words on our Speech free trail. This selection of our line-up offers you a taste of performances and installations that communicate through movement, imagery and sound. Here, visual storytelling replaces spoken language, allowing you to connect with the art in a deeply personal way. Each piece has been selected to showcase the universal language of creativity, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of language barriers. As you explore this trail, you’ll discover how art can speak directly to the heart, offering a flavourful experience that transcends words.

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Artists friday

A creative and colorful promotional display for AUB (Arts University Bournemouth), featuring various elements like circular signs, neon colors, and images stacked in an abstract, eye-catching manner against an orange background. The text on the signs includes phrases like

The Largest University Prospectus in the World

Arts University Bournemouth

Designed by Year 12 students from Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE), the House of Cards installatio...

Partners Culture Zone

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 22:00
A nighttime scene featuring large, colorful, glowing orbs in an urban square, surrounded by tall buildings and a historic statue, with people admiring the installation.

Evanescent

Atelier Sisu

Immerse yourself in a playful world of light and colour, as you explore giant bubble structures c...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 22:00
A woman stands at a bar, singing into a microphone, captivating the crowd with her performance in a vibrant atmosphere.

Bandstand Takeover

Bournemouth & Poole College

Start the festival the right way and join us on Friday evening for a very special opening night. ...

Bandstand Field

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 21:00
a vibrant light projection on the exterior of a building at night. The facade is illuminated with colorful, abstract graffiti-like patterns, including faces and organic shapes. People are seen observing and possibly interacting with the digital artwork, adding to the dynamic, immersive atmosphere.

Digital Graffiti

Interferences with Light Art Creatives

Louis-Robert Bouchard, a Canadian artist makes the impossible possible with his team at Interfere...

Pavilion Terraces

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 23:00
A nighttime scene featuring a vibrant light installation near a water body. The installation is illuminated with bright colors like pink, blue, and green, reflecting beautifully on the water surface.

Twist and Shine

Kaleider

Come and explore your own creativity as you manipulate luminous sculptures to create your very ow...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 22:00
Two skateboarders perform tricks on a colorful ramp as a crowd watches. One skater rides up the ramp in black clothing, while the other balances on the edge wearing a vibrant shirt. The scene is set in an urban area with historic buildings and a McDonald's sign in the background.

Skate Ramp

King Ramps Presented by POSCA

Back for another year of incredible skills, this year presented by POSCA, the paint marker compan...

The Square

Start Time: 11:00

End Time: 21:00
The image shows an ancient stone ruin illuminated with vibrant, abstract geometric patterns in a mix of colors including purple, green, red, yellow, and blue. It appears to be taken at dusk or nighttime, with the sky a deep blue.

Digital Projections

Light Art Creatives

Light Art Creatives are the digital masterminds behind our two stunning projection showcases this...

Pavilion Terraces

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 23:00
The image shows a large, yellow, spherical sculpture made of hexagonal patterns, resembling a beehive, situated near a pond in a grassy area. In the background, a stately red-brick manor house stands on a hill, surrounded by trees.

The Honey Pot

Pyrite Creative

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE

 

7:30 PM SATURDAY 28th

Beach - East Cliff Zig Zag

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 23:00
A person with long blond hair, wearing a black Adidas jacket and a beanie, stands smiling with arms crossed in front of a colorful mural that reads,

Rebecca Strickson

Artist in Residence

We’re over the moon to welcome this year’s Artist in Residence, Margate-based illustrator and...

Pavilion Terraces

Animated Light Projections

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 23:00

Artists saturday

A creative and colorful promotional display for AUB (Arts University Bournemouth), featuring various elements like circular signs, neon colors, and images stacked in an abstract, eye-catching manner against an orange background. The text on the signs includes phrases like

The Largest University Prospectus in the World

Arts University Bournemouth

Designed by Year 12 students from Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE), the House of Cards installatio...

Partners Culture Zone

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 22:00
A nighttime scene featuring large, colorful, glowing orbs in an urban square, surrounded by tall buildings and a historic statue, with people admiring the installation.

Evanescent

Atelier Sisu

Immerse yourself in a playful world of light and colour, as you explore giant bubble structures c...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 22:00
A diverse group of individuals smiling and posing together for a group photo in a bright outdoor setting.

Bass Choir

From DnB to breakbeat and UK garage, Bass Choir breaks all forms of tradition. A musical ensemble...

Bandstand Field

Start Time: 20:00

End Time: 20:45
choir of people dressed in brightly colored clothing sings on a raised, enclosed platform while a small audience watches from striped deck chairs on the lawn below.

Funky Little Choir

Join Dorset’s largest contemporary choir as they sing everything from KT Tunstall to Annie ...

Bandstand Field

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 18:40
A man in an orange suit and glasses and a woman with bright yellow hair, a straw hat, and a polka-dot dress are riding in a swan-shaped vehicle.

Swan in Love

Gary & Pel

Get ready to dive into the whimsical world of Swan in Love! Get ready for Gary & Pel to pedal...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 12:00

End Time: 12:45

Start Time: 14:30

End Time: 15:15

Start Time: 17:15

End Time: 18:00
A person wearing a pink dress and sunglasses stands confidently on a stage, exuding elegance and style.

Family Catwalk Extravaganza

Ghetto Fabulous

Calling all aspiring runway models – it’s time to get Ghetto Fabulous! Don’t miss the i...

Pier Approach

Start Time: 15:00

End Time: 15:45

Start Time: 17:30

End Time: 18:15
Two women engage in a craft activity outdoors, surrounded by colorful materials on a table. One woman with glasses holds a clear container filled with blue craft materials, while the other inspects some colored ribbons.

Green Hub

Green Hub

The Green Hub is back for 2024! Join us again this year as we explore the ways to help our planet...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 10:30

End Time: 15:30
A brass band named

Gugge 2000

Putting their own spin on Switzerland’s ‘Guggen’ style of carnival music, Gugge 2000 ar...

Bandstand Field

Start Time: 13:45

End Time: 14:15

Start Time: 15:30

End Time: 16:00

Start Time: 19:00

End Time: 19:30
A large, vibrant green puppet resembling a whimsical bat is attached to a tree.

Echo

Hannah Greenspace

SUNDAY UPDATE: This performance has moved to The Avenue at 1.30pm and 3.00pm due to high winds. H...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 16:30

End Time: 17:00

Start Time: 18:30

End Time: 19:00

Start Time: 20:30

End Time: 21:00
a vibrant light projection on the exterior of a building at night. The facade is illuminated with colorful, abstract graffiti-like patterns, including faces and organic shapes. People are seen observing and possibly interacting with the digital artwork, adding to the dynamic, immersive atmosphere.

Digital Graffiti

Interferences with Light Art Creatives

Louis-Robert Bouchard, a Canadian artist makes the impossible possible with his team at Interfere...

Pavilion Terraces

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 23:00
A woman with long red hair stands with her back to the camera, holding up multiple large golden hoops. She is wearing a form-fitting, red, sparkly costume

K*TCHEN

Jasmin Edwards

Associate Artist

Bournemouth-based circus performer and multi-hoop specialist Jasmin Edwards is our Associate Arti...

Bandstand Field

Start Time: 13:00

End Time: 13:30

Start Time: 16:00

End Time: 16:30
A joyful performer in a colorful, patterned apron and white headscarf is smiling widely while holding a wooden spoon and a pole with a hanging plastic pineapple. They are posing energetically in front of a red canopy, with artificial fruits and a hula hoop visible on a wooden structure nearby, suggesting a lively market or festival scene.

Fussy Foodies

Just More Productions

It’s The People vs Messy Mama T in this high-stakes interactive ...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 13:45

End Time: 14:30
A nighttime scene featuring a vibrant light installation near a water body. The installation is illuminated with bright colors like pink, blue, and green, reflecting beautifully on the water surface.

Twist and Shine

Kaleider

Come and explore your own creativity as you manipulate luminous sculptures to create your very ow...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 22:00
Two skateboarders perform tricks on a colorful ramp as a crowd watches. One skater rides up the ramp in black clothing, while the other balances on the edge wearing a vibrant shirt. The scene is set in an urban area with historic buildings and a McDonald's sign in the background.

Skate Ramp

King Ramps Presented by POSCA

Back for another year of incredible skills, this year presented by POSCA, the paint marker compan...

The Square

Start Time: 11:00

End Time: 21:00
A person in a bright, colorful costume smiles while wearing a vibrant headpiece adorned with fluffy pom-poms, small toys, and shiny decorations. They engage with another person, suggesting a lively, festive atmosphere on a city street.

Canape Art

Levantes Dance Theatre

Dressed to impress, see this delightful pair of exquisitely dressed women share their colourful a...

Bandstand Field

Start Time: 12:00

End Time: 12:45

Street Food Corner

Start Time: 13:15

End Time: 14:00

Start Time: 15:00

End Time: 15:45
The image shows an ancient stone ruin illuminated with vibrant, abstract geometric patterns in a mix of colors including purple, green, red, yellow, and blue. It appears to be taken at dusk or nighttime, with the sky a deep blue.

Digital Projections

Light Art Creatives

Light Art Creatives are the digital masterminds behind our two stunning projection showcases this...

Pavilion Terraces

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 23:00
Two dancers performing an elegant move outdoors, with one dancer supporting the other mid-air. Both are dressed in black, and their expressive posture is set against the backdrop of a modern building with large window

Unboxed

Linden Dance

Positivity, empowerment and individuality are the driving forces behind the incredible dance perf...

Pier Approach

Start Time: 14:00

End Time: 14:30

Start Time: 16:30

End Time: 17:00
person wearing a white textured dress is holding a spiral notebook against their side.

Speakers Corner

Local Grassroots Performers

Returning for their second consecutive year, Speakers Corner run by Shaun Gary Palmer and Mayu Ro...

Picnic Park Deli

Start Time: 17:00

End Time: 20:00
A group of people participates in an outdoor dance session on a large, open plaza near a building labeled

Dancing Terraces Tasters

Pavilion Dance South West

Unleash your vibrant energy with a series of dynamic dance workshops from Pavilion Dance South We...

Pavilion Terraces

Start Time: 13:30

End Time: 16:30
A group of six people with eclectic fashion styles, including denim, patterned shirts, and hats, pose casually in front of a neutral background with a plant in the foreground.

Plantfood

Plantfood are a six-piece group combining electronic and acoustic layers to create unique tunes i...

Bandstand Field

Start Time: 14:30

End Time: 15:15
A close-up of a child's hand holding a small artifact over a wooden sandbox.

Museum on the Move

Poole Museum

Poole Museum on the Move brings Poole’s unique stories and heritage out to you!

Visit th...

Partners Culture Zone

Start Time: 11:00

End Time: 16:00
The image shows a large, yellow, spherical sculpture made of hexagonal patterns, resembling a beehive, situated near a pond in a grassy area. In the background, a stately red-brick manor house stands on a hill, surrounded by trees.

The Honey Pot

Pyrite Creative

CHANGE OF SCHEDULE

 

7:30 PM SATURDAY 28th

Beach - East Cliff Zig Zag

Start Time: 19:00

End Time: 20:30
A group of performers in historical-inspired costumes stand with their arms outstretched in a dramatic pose at an outdoor festival, with tents and spectators in the background.

TRUTH

Ramshacklicious & Hijinx

Cited as one of the UK’s most inclusive theatre groups, Ramshacklicious champions performers wi...

The Square

Start Time: 13:00

End Time: 13:35

Start Time: 16:00

End Time: 16:35
A person with long blond hair, wearing a black Adidas jacket and a beanie, stands smiling with arms crossed in front of a colorful mural that reads,

Rebecca Strickson

Artist in Residence

We’re over the moon to welcome this year’s Artist in Residence, Margate-based illustrator and...

Street Food Corner

The Bureau of Good and Bad Taste

Start Time: 11:00

End Time: 16:00

Pavilion Terraces

Animated Light Projections

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 23:00

Festival Finale

Schedule Change - The Honey Pot, Torchlight Trail and Fireworks

There has been a change in schedule! Head to East Cliff Zig Zag from 7:30pm TONIGHT for t...

Beach - East Cliff Zig Zag

Start Time: 19:30

End Time: 20:30
Three dancers in colorful, traditional Mughal-inspired costumes perform indoors, surrounded by lush greenery. The setting includes a large, round window that brings natural light into the space

Mughal Miniatures: The Awakening

Sonia Sabri Company

A vibrant outdoor performance for all the family, Mughal Miniatures celebrate and take inspiratio...

Beale Place

Start Time: 14:30

End Time: 14:50

Start Time: 17:30

End Time: 17:50
A woman with long hair smiles while browsing items at an indoor market, holding a small, fluffy accessory. The space is decorated with string lights, creating a cozy atmosphere, and other shoppers can be seen in the background exploring various stalls and products.

South Coast Markers Market

South Coast Makers is an independent, curated market + store which champions hand-crafted, sustai...

Bobby's Tunnel

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 17:00
A joyful child sits on someone's shoulders, reaching up to pop large, iridescent bubbles floating in the air. Other children in the background also eagerly reach for the bubbles, their faces lit with excitement. The scene takes place outdoors, with soft-focus greenery and a lively crowd in the background.

Bubble Spectacular

Squidge & Pop

Who doesn’t love a big bubble?! Squidge and Pop’s extraordinary show for kids (and big kids!)...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 12:45

End Time: 13:15

Start Time: 15:15

End Time: 15:45

Start Time: 17:30

End Time: 18:00

Start Time: 19:30

End Time: 20:00
A mobile poetry stand named

The Poetry Takeaway

A takeaway van that tantalises your tastes with poetry rather than food, The Poetry Takeaway is a...

Street Food Corner

Start Time: 11:30

End Time: 16:30
Two ginger children sit at a blue table colouring in as their parents sit out of focus watching them

Art Awards

The Story Works

We’re giving you the opportunity to show off your creativity and TASTE at Arts by the Sea this ...

Picnic Park Deli

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 16:00
A person poses dramatically against a yellow background, wearing a costume with flowing sleeves, a beaded headpiece, and a wide belt.

Vanity Fairy

Vanity Fairy seems destined to transcend her underground cult status. Drawing comparisons to ever...

Bandstand Field

Start Time: 16:45

End Time: 17:25
An overhead view of a bustling indoor market held in a historic building with tall columns and large arched windows. The space is filled with people browsing various stalls, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

Zine Cuisine

Local illustrators Amy Tilsed and Robin Gage Smith know the wealth of artistic talent here in Bou...

Westover Gardens

Start Time: 11:00

End Time: 16:00

Artists sunday

A creative and colorful promotional display for AUB (Arts University Bournemouth), featuring various elements like circular signs, neon colors, and images stacked in an abstract, eye-catching manner against an orange background. The text on the signs includes phrases like

The Largest University Prospectus in the World

Arts University Bournemouth

Designed by Year 12 students from Queen Elizabeth’s School (QE), the House of Cards installatio...

Partners Culture Zone

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 22:00
This image shows a creative scene where multiple colored markers and pens are scattered around a table, with a partially completed drawing of a leaf in the foreground. The artwork features vibrant shades of orange, yellow, and blue, and the hand of the artist can be seen in the corner, adding further detail to the drawing.

Craft Workshops

Bournemouth & Poole College

Art and Design will be offering a variety of interactive workshops for all the family. The Art an...

Westover Gardens

Start Time: 12:00

End Time: 16:00
A man stands confidently against a dark backdrop, illuminated by spotlight, wearing a stylish pink suit with a red vest and a white shirt. He accessorizes with sunglasses, rings, a watch, and a pocket square

Delly Black & Saxy J

Bournemouth star Delly Black blends his Nigerian heritage with the sounds of London’s music sce...

Bandstand Field

Start Time: 13:45

End Time: 14:25
A band performs on stage under colorful lighting, with a backdrop displaying the name

Dr Beatroot

For all you country rock fans, Dr Beatroot is a five-piece band from Bournemouth that fuses percu...

Bandstand Field

Start Time: 15:00

End Time: 16:00
A man in an orange suit and glasses and a woman with bright yellow hair, a straw hat, and a polka-dot dress are riding in a swan-shaped vehicle.

Swan in Love

Gary & Pel

Get ready to dive into the whimsical world of Swan in Love! Get ready for Gary & Pel to pedal...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 12:00

End Time: 12:45

Start Time: 14:00

End Time: 14:45

Start Time: 16:15

End Time: 17:00
A person wearing a pink dress and sunglasses stands confidently on a stage, exuding elegance and style.

Family Catwalk Extravaganza

Ghetto Fabulous

Calling all aspiring runway models – it’s time to get Ghetto Fabulous! Don’t miss the i...

The Square

Start Time: 13:00

End Time: 13:45

Start Time: 15:30

End Time: 16:15
Two women engage in a craft activity outdoors, surrounded by colorful materials on a table. One woman with glasses holds a clear container filled with blue craft materials, while the other inspects some colored ribbons.

Green Hub

Green Hub

The Green Hub is back for 2024! Join us again this year as we explore the ways to help our planet...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 10:30

End Time: 15:30
A large, vibrant green puppet resembling a whimsical bat is attached to a tree.

Echo

Hannah Greenspace

SUNDAY UPDATE: This performance has moved to The Avenue at 1.30pm and 3.00pm due to high winds. H...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 13:30

End Time: 14:15

Start Time: 15:30

End Time: 16:15
A joyful performer in a colorful, patterned apron and white headscarf is smiling widely while holding a wooden spoon and a pole with a hanging plastic pineapple. They are posing energetically in front of a red canopy, with artificial fruits and a hula hoop visible on a wooden structure nearby, suggesting a lively market or festival scene.

Fussy Foodies

Just More Productions

It’s The People vs Messy Mama T in this high-stakes interactive ...
A nighttime scene featuring a vibrant light installation near a water body. The installation is illuminated with bright colors like pink, blue, and green, reflecting beautifully on the water surface.

Twist and Shine

Kaleider

Come and explore your own creativity as you manipulate luminous sculptures to create your very ow...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 22:00
Two skateboarders perform tricks on a colorful ramp as a crowd watches. One skater rides up the ramp in black clothing, while the other balances on the edge wearing a vibrant shirt. The scene is set in an urban area with historic buildings and a McDonald's sign in the background.

Skate Ramp

King Ramps Presented by POSCA

Back for another year of incredible skills, this year presented by POSCA, the paint marker compan...

The Square

Start Time: 11:00

End Time: 21:00
A person in a bright, colorful costume smiles while wearing a vibrant headpiece adorned with fluffy pom-poms, small toys, and shiny decorations. They engage with another person, suggesting a lively, festive atmosphere on a city street.

Canape Art

Levantes Dance Theatre

Dressed to impress, see this delightful pair of exquisitely dressed women share their colourful a...

The Square

Start Time: 14:00

End Time: 14:45

Street Food Corner

Start Time: 12:45

End Time: 13:30

Start Time: 16:15

End Time: 17:00
The image shows an ancient stone ruin illuminated with vibrant, abstract geometric patterns in a mix of colors including purple, green, red, yellow, and blue. It appears to be taken at dusk or nighttime, with the sky a deep blue.

Digital Projections

Light Art Creatives

Light Art Creatives are the digital masterminds behind our two stunning projection showcases this...

Pavilion Terraces

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 23:00
Two dancers performing an elegant move outdoors, with one dancer supporting the other mid-air. Both are dressed in black, and their expressive posture is set against the backdrop of a modern building with large window

Unboxed

Linden Dance

Positivity, empowerment and individuality are the driving forces behind the incredible dance perf...

The Square

Start Time: 14:15

End Time: 14:45

Start Time: 17:15

End Time: 17:45
A black-and-white photograph of a woman sitting and playing an acoustic guitar. She is wearing a wide-brimmed hat adorned with flowers, a scarf around her neck, and a light dress.

Millie Watson

Enchantingly husky notes and folky tones are what Millie Watson does best and her Arts by the Sea...

Bandstand Field

Start Time: 12:15

End Time: 13:00
A group of people participates in an outdoor dance session on a large, open plaza near a building labeled

Dancing Terraces Tasters

Pavilion Dance South West

Unleash your vibrant energy with a series of dynamic dance workshops from Pavilion Dance South We...

Pavilion Terraces

Start Time: 13:30

End Time: 16:30
A close-up of a child's hand holding a small artifact over a wooden sandbox.

Museum on the Move

Poole Museum

Poole Museum on the Move brings Poole’s unique stories and heritage out to you!

Visit th...

Partners Culture Zone

Start Time: 11:00

End Time: 16:00
A traditional Indian brass band performs in colorful attire, with musicians playing trumpets, a clarinet, and drums. They wear white tunics and red turbans, smiling against a light-colored building.

Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band

Celebrating the glittering landscape of the northwestern Indian state, the Rajasthan Heritage Bra...

Bandstand Field

Start Time: 14:30

End Time: 15:00

The Square

Start Time: 16:15

End Time: 16:45

The Square

Start Time: 17:30

End Time: 18:00
A group of performers in historical-inspired costumes stand with their arms outstretched in a dramatic pose at an outdoor festival, with tents and spectators in the background.

TRUTH

Ramshacklicious & Hijinx

Cited as one of the UK’s most inclusive theatre groups, Ramshacklicious champions performers wi...

The Square

Start Time: 11:30

End Time: 12:05

Start Time: 15:00

End Time: 15:35
A person with long blond hair, wearing a black Adidas jacket and a beanie, stands smiling with arms crossed in front of a colorful mural that reads,

Rebecca Strickson

Artist in Residence

We’re over the moon to welcome this year’s Artist in Residence, Margate-based illustrator and...

Street Food Corner

The Bureau of Good and Bad Taste

Start Time: 11:00

End Time: 16:00

Pavilion Terraces

Animated Light Projections

Start Time: 18:00

End Time: 23:00
Three dancers in colorful, traditional Mughal-inspired costumes perform indoors, surrounded by lush greenery. The setting includes a large, round window that brings natural light into the space

Mughal Miniatures: The Awakening

Sonia Sabri Company

A vibrant outdoor performance for all the family, Mughal Miniatures celebrate and take inspiratio...

Beale Place

Start Time: 12:30

End Time: 13:00
A woman with long hair smiles while browsing items at an indoor market, holding a small, fluffy accessory. The space is decorated with string lights, creating a cozy atmosphere, and other shoppers can be seen in the background exploring various stalls and products.

South Coast Markers Market

South Coast Makers is an independent, curated market + store which champions hand-crafted, sustai...

Bobby's Tunnel

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 17:00
A joyful child sits on someone's shoulders, reaching up to pop large, iridescent bubbles floating in the air. Other children in the background also eagerly reach for the bubbles, their faces lit with excitement. The scene takes place outdoors, with soft-focus greenery and a lively crowd in the background.

Bubble Spectacular

Squidge & Pop

Who doesn’t love a big bubble?! Squidge and Pop’s extraordinary show for kids (and big kids!)...

Lower Gardens

Start Time: 12:30

End Time: 13:00

Start Time: 14:45

End Time: 15:15

Start Time: 17:30

End Time: 18:00
A mobile poetry stand named

The Poetry Takeaway

A takeaway van that tantalises your tastes with poetry rather than food, The Poetry Takeaway is a...

Street Food Corner

Start Time: 11:30

End Time: 16:30
Two ginger children sit at a blue table colouring in as their parents sit out of focus watching them

Art Awards

The Story Works

We’re giving you the opportunity to show off your creativity and TASTE at Arts by the Sea this ...

Picnic Park Deli

Start Time: 10:00

End Time: 16:00