What’s On in Christchurch This Week: Live Music and Weekly Entertainment | 14th-20th August 2026

Looking for live music and entertainment in Christchurch this week? From upbeat Friday-night sets and Saturday evening bands to relaxed Sunday performances and popular weekly quizzes, there is plenty happening across Christchurch and Highcliffe. Local venues including The Thomas Tripp, The Boathouse, Soho, Cirqle Café & Bar and The Captain’s Club are hosting a varied programme, making it easy to plan an evening out or enjoy some live entertainment over the weekend.

The Thomas Tripp

Live music with Jordan Watts: 9pm-11pm

The Boathouse

Friday night DJ: 8pm-11pm

Cirqle Café & Bar

Live music with Gemma Macafee: 8pm-11pm

The Captain’s Club

Live music with Lee Rasdall Dove: 6pm-8pm

The Ship

Live music with Mudeford and Son’s

The Thomas Tripp

Live music with Shabby Road: 9pm-11pm

The Boathouse

DJ Jon: 2pm-5pm

Richie Quain: 8pm-11pm

Cirqle Café & Bar

Live music with Helen Jenkins: 8pm-11pm

The Captain’s Club

Spritz and Sounds with Sophie May: 3pm-6pm

The Cliffhanger

Live music with Paul Kinvig: From 7pm

The Ship

Live music with Jenny OAG

The Boathouse

Live music with Luke Adams: 4pm-7pm

Soho

Live music with Juke Box 3: 1.30pm-4pm

The Thomas Tripp

Live music with Ray Foster: 2pm-4pm

Arcado Lounge

Weekly Quiz Night: 8pm

Admission: £2 per person

The Ship

Psychic Night

Ye Olde George

Weekly Quiz Night: 8pm

Admission: £2 per person.

Performances, prices and timings can occasionally change at short notice. Booking may be advisable for quiz nights and particularly busy live music sessions. Contact the individual venue directly for availability, age restrictions and final event confirmation.

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