What’s On in Christchurch This Week: Music and Entertainment | 6 - 12 November 2026

Remembrance shapes this week in Christchurch, Highcliffe and Mudeford.

Swing Unlimited Big Band plays its Remembrance Sunday concert at The Regent, the Great Hall at Highcliffe Castle fills with poppies on Armistice Day, and that evening Christchurch Priory hosts The Armed Man. Around them there is live music at Captain's Club, Cirqle, The Boathouse and The Amberwood. Here are 33 things to do, day by day, from Friday 6 to Thursday 12 November.

Friday 6 November

6pm, Captain's Club Hotel & Spa: Alex Cook plays this week's Friday Night Live Music session in the Quay Bar at Captain's Club Hotel & Spa.

7pm, The Noisy Lobster: The Wine Club is back with a relaxed Friday evening of wine and canapés.

7:30pm, The Regent: Dirt in the Gate Movies brings BAFTA award winning director Mark Jenkin's latest feature to The Regent on 35mm film, and Mark himself will join the audience on stage for a Q&A after the screening. Rose of Nevada is set in a forgotten Cornish village.

8pm, Cirqle Cafe & Bar: Jess Glover takes the stage at Cirqle Cafe & Bar on Friday night, and Cirqle promises an electric evening of singalong hits from 8pm.

8pm, The Boathouse Christchurch: DJ Fin is behind the decks at The Boathouse on Friday night, playing from 8pm to 11pm.

9pm, The Amberwood: Samurais play live at The Amberwood on Friday night, from 9pm.

Saturday 7 November

7:30pm, Christchurch Priory: G4 bring their 2026 Christmas show to Christchurch Priory on Saturday night as a preview of their festive tour.

7:30pm, The Regent: Northern Live brings Do I Love You, which it calls the ultimate Northern Soul live experience, back to The Regent on Saturday night.

7:30pm, Eighteen Restaurant & Bar: Saturday night at Eighteen Restaurant & Bar means live jazz, with the regular Saturday session running from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

8pm, Cirqle Cafe & Bar: Abbey Mae is back at Cirqle Cafe & Bar for Saturday night, singing from 8pm to 11pm.

8pm, The Boathouse Christchurch: Mike Relf plays live at The Boathouse on Saturday night, from 8pm to 11pm.

Sunday 8 November

12pm, Red House Museum & Gardens: Christchurch Through the Lens is a free exhibition at the Red House Museum and Gardens that explores the town's history through its photographs.

3pm, The Boathouse Christchurch: Kev Jackson plays the Sunday afternoon session at The Boathouse, from 3pm to 6pm.

7:30pm, The Regent: Swing Unlimited Big Band returns to The Regent for its annual Remembrance Sunday concert, We'll Meet Again.

Monday 9 November

9am, Christchurch High Street: The traditional weekly street market sets up along the High Street every Monday from 9am to 4pm.

9:45am, Highcliffe Library: The library runs Stay and Play Duplo every Monday morning from 9:45am to 10:45am.

10:15am, Christchurch Library: Wriggle and Rhyme is Christchurch Library's half-hour singing session for babies and toddlers with their parents and carers.

10:30am, Highcliffe Clifftop: BCP Council's Monday health walk sets off at 10:30am from The Shelter at Highcliffe Clifftop.

7:30pm, The Regent: National Theatre Live brings Golden Boy to The Regent's screen on Monday evening.

8pm, The Amberwood: The Popular Pub Quiz starts at 8pm on Monday.

Tuesday 10 November

10:15am, Christchurch Library: Storytime Tribe is Christchurch Library's Tuesday morning story session for young story lovers aged two to five.

10:30am, Saxon Cross, Saxon Square: BCP Council's Tuesday health walk leaves at 10:30am from the Saxon Cross in Saxon Square, right in the middle of Christchurch.

11am, Hatch Gallery: The current exhibition brings together work by three artists, Joe Andolini, Vivien Hoffman and Sarah Reed.

7pm, The Regent: It screens Royal Ballet & Opera's Carmen on Tuesday evening, part of the 26/27 cinema season.

Wednesday 11 November

9:30am, The Globe, Highcliffe: BCP Council's Wednesday health walk sets off at 9:30am from The Globe on Lymington Road in Highcliffe.

10am, Highcliffe Castle: On Armistice Day, the Great Hall at Highcliffe Castle is filled with more than 2,000 handmade poppies for the Community Poppy Project.

4:30pm, The Regent: It brings back the new Sense and Sensibility for a Wednesday afternoon screening.

7:30pm, Christchurch Priory: On the evening of Armistice Day, University Music Bournemouth brings a concert called War & Peace to Christchurch Priory. The centrepiece is Karl Jenkins' The Armed Man, performed by the University Music Choir & Orchestra and conducted by Ian Davis.

Thursday 12 November

10am, Highcliffe Library: Wriggle and Rhyme is a free, 30-minute interactive session for babies and toddlers under two, shared with a parent or carer.

10:30am, Sandpiper Pub: BCP Council's Thursday health walk in Christchurch starts at 10:30am from the Sandpiper pub on Bure Lane.

12:30pm, Christchurch Priory: Geoffrey Morgan, of Christchurch Priory, gives this week's Thursday lunchtime organ recital at 12:30pm.

2pm, Christchurch Library: The Knit and natter group meets every Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm.

7:30pm, The Regent: The Manfreds bring their Get Your Kicks On Tour '26 to The Regent on Thursday night, led by Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, two original members of Manfred Mann.

Useful Information

Check directly with the organiser or venue before travelling, particularly for workshops, ticketed performances and activities requiring advance registration.

Event details, opening hours and ticket availability can change at short notice.

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