What’s On in Christchurch This Week: Live Music and Weekly Entertainment | 21st - 27th 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 Miami Gandalf: 9pm-11pm

The Boathouse

Live music with Ell: 8pm-11pm

Cirqle Café & Bar

Live music with Abbey Mae: 8pm-11pm

The Captain’s Club

Live music with Richard Quain: 6pm-8pm

The Cliffhanger

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Sunshine and Sunflowers Fashion Show: From 6.30pm

The Thomas Tripp

Live music with Six and Sax: 9pm-11pm

The Boathouse

DJ Jon: 2pm05pm, Chris Edward: 8pm-11pm

Cirqle Café & Bar

Live music with Helen Jenkins: 8pm-11pm

The Captain’s Club

Spritz and Sounds with Olivia Sebis: 3pm-6pm

The Cliffhanger

Live music with Sara Harris: From 6.30pm

The Ship

Live music with Riverside Blues Band: From 8.30pm

The Boathouse

Live music with Mike Relf: 4pm-7pm

Soho

Live music with Gemma Leanne: 1.30pm-4pm

The Thomas Tripp

Live music with The Royal T’s: 9pm-11pm

The Smugglers

End of Summer BBQ: 1pm-6pm

Arcado Lounge

Weekly Quiz Night: 8pm, Admission: £2 per person

Christchurch Market

Market: 9am-4pm

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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