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New Year's Eve in Dorset

New Year's Eve in Dorset is home to some big celebrations, and with so many options choosing where to go can take a lot of planning. Discover the best things to do to welcome in the new year in Dorset below..

Make up for last year with a fantastic New Year's Eve Party in Dorset. Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and the surrounding area plays host to a selection of NYE events but we've listed the best below.

Take a read below to see our ideas of what you can do this New Year's Eve in Dorset...

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Feb 25

LOL Comedy Club

Time: From 20:00

At: Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Bringing the best in live stand-up to Bournemouth. Every show comprises a different line up of four top professional comedians ...

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Feb 25

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool

Location: Furzebrook Road, Wareham BH20 5AR

ILLUMINATE at The Blue Pool. An unmissable evening of colours, lights, music and memories!

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Jun 25

Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2025

Location: Allendale Centre, Wimborne, BH21 1AS

Time: From 7.30pm

The Wimborne Minster Folk Festival is the largest in Dorset and a town festival like no other!

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Jun 25

Shake & Stir Vintage Music Festival

Location: Southbourne Overcliff Dr, Bournemouth BH6 3

Time: From 11:00

For rock’n’rollers looking for the best in 1920’s-1970’s music! 2 days and nights of fabulous live music from the 20's ...

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Jul 25

Poole Goes Vintage

Location: Poole Quay, Hennings Wharf, Poole BH15 1HJ

Time: From 11.00am

Do you love all things retro? This great summer event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate all things vintage here ...

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Aug 25

Cityfibre Poole Quay Summer Fireworks

Location: Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BW

Time: From 7.00pm

Pop on down to Poole Quay every Thursday from 7pm for some sensational FREE live music, entertainment and a spectacular ...

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Sep 25

Seafood and Sounds

Location: 21 The Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ

Time: From 12:00

Seafood and Sounds is returning to Poole Quay for its third year!

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Nov 25

Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival

Location: Various Locations

The Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival takes place this November until January 2026!

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Jan 26

Bath Tub Race at Poole Quay

Location: Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ

Time: From 10:30

The Bath Tub Race at Poole Quay on New Year's Day is back for 2026! It's a great way to ...

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New Year's Eve in Dorset

New Year's Eve in Dorset is home to some big celebrations, and with so many options choosing where to go can take a lot of planning. Discover the best things to do to welcome in the new year in Dorset below..

NYE Dining in Dorset

NYE Parties in Dorset

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