What’s On in Christchurch This Week: Music and Entertainment | 25 September to 1 October 2026

From live music and theatre to guided walks, exhibitions, family activities and wellness sessions, there is plenty happening across Christchurch, Highcliffe and Mudeford this week.

Friday 25 September

• Highcliffe Castle Café - Guided Health Walk - Join a free guided group walk beginning at the castle café at 10:30am.
• Christchurch Library - Board Game Fridays - Enjoy a free drop-in afternoon of board games and socialising, 2pm–4pm.
• Highcliffe Castle - Light Up the Sky - Macmillan Caring Locally presents a special charity remembrance event at the castle from 7pm. Check the official event page for the complete programme and finishing time.
• The Regent - Iolanthe - Christchurch Gilbert & Sullivan Society performs Gilbert and Sullivan’s much-loved comic opera at 7:30pm.
• The Boathouse - Mike & Craig - Friday-night live music overlooking Christchurch Quay, 8pm–11pm.
• Soho - Baton Rouge Country Night - Country-themed Friday-night entertainment from 9pm.

Saturday 26 September

• Christchurch Water Recycling Centre - Around the Bend Tours - Take a free behind-the-scenes tour of the water recycling centre between 10am and 3pm. Tours last approximately 45–60 minutes and advance booking is required.
• The Cliffhanger - Ray Foster - Free Saturday-evening live music at the Highcliffe clifftop restaurant, 6:30pm–10pm.
• Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex - Roller City South Roller Disco - A lively roller disco featuring a DJ, disco lighting and skate hire, 6:30pm–9pm. Check ticket availability before attending.
• The Boathouse - Gemma Hayward - Saturday-night live music at the riverside restaurant from 8pm.
• The Thomas Tripp - WOT 4 - Live music at the popular Christchurch pub from 9pm.

Sunday 27 September

• Slomo Sauna & Cold Plunge - Men’s Meet Up - A men’s wellbeing morning featuring sauna, cold plunge and an opportunity to connect with others, 8:45am–11:15am. Advance booking is required.
• The Regent - National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope - Watch a screening of the National Theatre production at 1pm.
• Soho - Gavin Munn - Relax with live music from Gavin Munn, 1:30pm–4pm.
• Christchurch Priory - Northampton Male Voice Choir - Enjoy an afternoon choral recital inside the historic Priory from 2:30pm.
• Highcliffe Castle - The Sound of Music Sing-Along - New Forest Chamber Choir performs music from The Sound of Music, with audience participation encouraged, 4pm–5pm.
• Maya and Moon Wellness Studio - Ear-Acu & Sound Healing - A relaxing evening combining ear acupuncture and sound healing, 6pm–7:30pm. Advance booking is required.

Monday 28 September

• Christchurch Market - Weekly Market - Browse approximately 50 stalls in Christchurch town centre, 9am–4pm.
• Highcliffe Library - Stay & Play Duplo - A free Duplo play session for children aged one to five, 9:45am–10:45am.
• Highcliffe Clifftop - Guided Health Walk - Join a free guided walk meeting at the shelter beside The Cliffhanger at 10:30am.
• Captain’s Club Hotel & Spa - Steak & Wine - Enjoy steak for two with two sides and a bottle of house wine for £60 during restaurant service. Table booking is recommended.
• The Regent - Pressure - Three screenings of the historical drama at 2pm, 5pm and 8pm. Rated 12A.
• Stanpit Village Hall - Resin Jewellery Workshop - Create pressed-flower or shell jewellery, key rings or charms, 6:30pm–8:30pm. Tickets are advertised at £29; confirm the organiser and availability before booking.

Tuesday 29 September

• Burton Community Centre - Trainmaster TOTS - Small-group train-themed play sessions for children aged up to four at 9:30am and 10:30am. Booking is advised.
• Saxon Cross - Guided Health Walk - Join a free guided group walk around Christchurch, meeting at Saxon Cross in Saxon Square at 10:30am.
• Christchurch Library - Family Ballet Workshop - A free ballet workshop for children aged two to five and their grown-ups, 11am–11:45am. Booking is essential; confirm the session with the library before attending.
• Christchurch Priory - Tudor Times and People - Discover the Priory’s Tudor history during this special-interest guided tour from 2pm.
• St Joseph’s Hall - Qigong - A beginner-friendly wellbeing session combining gentle movement and breathing exercises, 2:45pm–3:45pm.
• The Retreat New Forest - 432Hz Solfeggio Sound Journey - An immersive evening sound journey hosted by GALACTIV8, 7pm–9pm. Advance booking is required.

Wednesday 30 September

• The Globe, Highcliffe - Accessible Guided Health Walk - A free wheelchair-friendly guided group walk beginning at 9:30am.
• Highcliffe Castle - Slop Pond to Highcliffe-on-Sea - Discover the history and development of Highcliffe through this exhibition, open from 10am–4pm.
• The Regent - The Odyssey - A morning film screening beginning at 10:30am.
• Hatch Gallery - By the Sea - A free coastal exhibition featuring work by Mark Poprawski, Jane Skingley and Giles Ward, advertised from 11am–4pm. Check the gallery’s opening hours before visiting.
• Red House Museum & Gardens - Under the Sky - A free exhibition by artists Sue Fawthrop and Rob Adams, available during museum opening hours. Confirm Wednesday opening times before travelling.
• Highcliffe Sports & Social Club - Wednesday Bingo - Weekly bingo from 8pm. Check visitor access and temporary-membership arrangements with the club.

Thursday 1 October

• The Sandpiper, Mudeford - Guided Health Walk - Join a free guided walk around Mudeford from 10:30am.
• Christchurch Priory - Andrew Kirk Organ Recital - A free lunchtime organ recital by Andrew Kirk from 12:30pm, with a retiring collection.
• Hall on the Hill - Sew with Nelly Bea - An adult sewing workshop welcoming different experience levels, 2pm–4pm. Booking is essential.
• Highcliffe Community Association - Country Dancing - A friendly social country-dancing evening with no partner required. Arrive at 7pm for a 7:30pm start; check first-visit arrangements beforehand.
• The Ship - Comedy at The Ship - Thursday-night stand-up featuring up-and-coming comedians from 7:30pm. Check the event date and ticket availability before booking.
• The Regent - The Opera Boys Farewell Tour - The Opera Boys bring their farewell tour to Christchurch with special guest Paul Potts at 7:30pm.

Useful Information

Event details, opening hours and ticket availability can change at short notice. Check directly with the organiser or venue before travelling, particularly for workshops, ticketed performances and activities requiring advance registration.

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