Seasonal Tuesday evenings
Bike Nights on Poole Quay
Motorcycles gather on Poole Quay on seasonal Tuesday evenings. Enjoy the atmosphere alongside nearby pubs and restaurants.
Dates & detailsEVENTS & FESTIVALS
What’s on in Poole.
Bike nights, summer fireworks, car nights, live music and local festivals. Follow the organiser links for current dates.
WHAT’S ON · SUMMER & FESTIVAL SEASON
Summer evenings.
Something to stay for.
Combine dinner in Old Town with the Quay’s seasonal events, then make time for Poole’s food and music festivals.
Selected summer Thursdays
Fireworks on the Quay
Summer evenings with entertainment, live music and a fireworks finale over the harbour. Check the confirmed dates for your stay.
Dates & details
Friday evenings in summer
Car Nights on Poole Quay
Classic cars and themed displays bring a lively atmosphere to Poole Quay on summer Friday evenings. Stroll down from The Mariners and enjoy an evening by the harbour.
Dates & detailsSeasonal performances
Live music on the Quay
Enjoy music around the waterfront, at local venues and during the summer events programme. Follow the current listings for dates and performers.
Dates & details11–12 September 2027
Seafood & Sounds Festival
Seafood, live music and a festival atmosphere across Poole Quay and Old Town. A lovely reason to turn your visit into a longer weekend.
Dates & details30 July–1 August 2027
Poole Harbour Festival
A live music and family festival at Harbourside Park, Baiter. Visit the event listing for the next dates, lineup and ticket information.
Dates & detailsSummer beach event
SandPolo · Sandbanks
Beach polo, food and evening entertainment on Sandbanks Beach. Make a weekend of it with friends, then return to your own house in Poole Old Town. Check the organiser’s latest dates and ticket options.
Dates & detailsThis is a seasonal guide, not a confirmed calendar for your stay. Programme dates change each year, and fireworks run on selected Thursdays. Check the organiser’s current dates before planning your visit.
HARRY PAYE DAY · POOLE QUAY
Pirates on the Quay.
Poole’s annual pirate celebration honours Harry Paye, the town’s famous privateer. Expect colourful costumes, cannon displays and live music along the waterfront, just a short stroll from The Mariners.
Organised by Pirates of Poole, the celebration raises funds for local charities. Check the latest programme and next event date before planning your stay.
Event dates & details
Stay for the occasion.
Make The Mariners your base for Poole’s events and festivals.
Enquire about your stay