Poole Harbour Festival fills Baiter Park, on the harbour edge of Poole, from Friday 30 July to Sunday 1 August 2027. The organisers call it the biggest family festival in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, and it won Event of the Year in the 2024 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole awards.
More than 40 live acts play across the three days, tributes included. The 2027 line-up includes a Groove Armada DJ set, The Fratellis, Scouting For Girls, Heather Small, Dodgy and East 17. Children’s entertainment is free every day, and festival camping is available for anyone who wants to stay on for the whole weekend.
Visitor information
Dates: Friday 30 July to Sunday 1 August 2027.
Tickets: Adult tickets start from £25, a weekend ticket is £89 and a family ticket is £189. Buy through the festival website.
Getting there: There is no parking at the festival itself. The nearest car parks are the multi-storeys in Poole town centre. Shuttle buses link Bournemouth and Poole, and Poole railway station is 0.8 miles away.
Family friendly: Yes. The programme includes free children’s entertainment each day.
Where to stay
The festival site is on Poole’s harbourside, 0.8 miles from the railway station. Browse places to stay near Poole or read about Poole before you book.
