Philip Clouts and The SoundCellar 3 – Live Jazz in The Showbar Cape Town born pianist and composer Philip Clouts’ South African roots have inspired a voyage of discovery that […]
Swanage Blues Festival 2026 We're excited to host six great bands for the 25th Swanage Blues Festival!All performances take place in The Showbar, so grab a wristband on your way […]
SAS Rogue – The Clandestine Life of Peter Weaver The Clandestine Life of Peter Weaver SAS Rogue by Major Peter Waver and Dr Will Ward. A talk and presentation by Dr […]
& Sons (15) A world-renowned but reclusive novelist, convinced he is about to die, summons his estranged sons to his home. But instead of seeking forgiveness for his countless mistakes, […]
The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar The Pent Up House Trio present an evening of Jazz in The Showbar at The Mowlem on the first […]
Swanage Record Club Full albums and good conversation.Curated themes. Listen and chat.No expertise required – just curiosity and a love of music.Starts at 7pm (first album introduced at 7.30pm).Join the […]
Show Off @ The Showbar – Open Mic Night The Mowlem's Open Mic Night: Show Off @ The Showbar! Hosted by RYLO, this is your chance to show us what […]
The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time Revive Theatre brings Mark Haddon’s beloved story to the stage with a bold, heartfelt new production. When a neighbour’s dog is found […]
Tony (15) Nineteen-year-old Anthony Bourdain stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that shapes the course of his life. Starring Dominic Sessa, Antonio Banderas, […]
NT Live: The Misanthrope by Martin Crimp after Molièredirected by Indhu RubasinghamAward-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.Telling the truth isn’t […]
The Mowlem Comedy Club (14+) Off The Kerb Productions Present: The Mowlem Comedy Club Your chance to catch the best comedy talent in a club environment! Off The Kerb’s shows are […]
Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar"We wanted a name that would reflect our kind of music – relaxed, […]
Katie Grace Harris – Folk in The Showbar Katie Grace Harris is a multi-tasking, foot tapping, piano, dulcimer and accordion playing singer and story-weaver. Inspired by real stories of social […]
Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz Take part in Swanage’s best quiz night by far! Prizes to be won, and a lot of fun to be had!Please arrive in plenty of time to […]
The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar The Pent Up House Trio present an evening of Jazz in The Showbar at The Mowlem on the first […]
NT Live: Golden Boy (15) Golden Boyby Clifford Odetsdirected by Sam Yates Josh O’Connor (The Crown; Challengers) leads the cast in this searing revival of Clifford Odets’ knockout American classic. 1930s New […]
The Tale of The Loneliest Whale Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea… but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole […]
The Tale of The Loneliest Whale Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea… but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole […]
Kirsty McGee & Nina Freckles – Folk in The Showbar Kirsty McGee is a UK singer-songwriter with 10 albums and 25 years of touring behind her. Her song Sandman, featured […]
Hadestown (12A) The international hit musical comes to the big screen! Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater […]
Artsreach Presents: No. 1 Holiday Destination By Jack Brownridge-Kelly and Danny FrostBuilding a Nation Is Like Going on Holiday: It Never Turns Out How You Expect…A bold, fast-paced new comedy […]
The Mowlem Comedy Club (14+) Off The Kerb Productions Present: The Mowlem Comedy Club Your chance to catch the best comedy talent in a club environment! Off The Kerb’s shows are […]
Hadestown (12A) The international hit musical comes to the big screen! Winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater […]
Swanage Record Club Full albums and good conversation.Curated themes. Listen and chat.No expertise required – just curiosity and a love of music.Starts at 7pm (first album introduced at 7.30pm).Join the […]
Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar"We wanted a name that would reflect our kind of music – relaxed, […]
The Bere Essentials – Folk in The Showbar The Bere Essentials are a Dorset-based band playing mostly old Americana tunes, Bluegrass, Western Swing, and Country, all with a smile! Line […]
The Decatonics – Live in The Showbar! We are pleased to welcome back The Decatonics to The Showbar - an eight-piece ska band renowned for their high-energy live performance, infectious […]
Show Off @ The Showbar – Open Mic Night The Mowlem's Open Mic Night: Show Off @ The Showbar! Hosted by RYLO, this is your chance to show us what […]
Tony & Una – Folk in The Showbar Tony and Una are a special musical brew, woven on the strands of Irish and northern hue. Tony plays guitar, as gritty […]
Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz Take part in Swanage’s best quiz night by far! Prizes to be won, and a lot of fun to be had!Please arrive in plenty of time to […]
BSO Cake Concert BSO Tea Time Trio - Cake ConcertTickets include light refreshments.Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s Cake Concerts are relaxed chamber performances which take place in informal, social environments, combining easy-listening […]
Simon Yates – My Mountain Life A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike! On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June […]
The Pent Up House Trio – Live Jazz in The Showbar The Pent Up House Trio present an evening of Jazz in The Showbar at The Mowlem on the first […]
Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar"We wanted a name that would reflect our kind of music – relaxed, […]
GIANT – The Play (15) GIANT, the 5-star critically acclaimed play starring John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Crown) as Roald Dahl, comes to the big screen. Winner […]
Artsreach Presents: Opera Cocktail By OperaUpClose Join us for a delicious cocktail of classics by Puccini, Mozart, Verdi and more, sung in sparkling English translations with a contemporary twist, performed by […]
The Christmassy Christmas Show of Christmassy Christmasness Squashbox Theatre's new show is a celebration of everything Christmassy, from fir trees, fairy lights, sleigh bells and snowflakes to crackers, carols, presents […]
Mowlem: Shore Things An afternoon and evening of work in progress performances by Dorset artists of all disciplines.Three companies and artists share their workPay What You Decide! 6 December @ […]
Mowlem: Shore Things An afternoon and evening of work in progress performances by Dorset artists of all disciplines.A staged reading of ‘Old Harry’s Wife’ by Tim Poultney directed by Kate […]
GIANT – The Play (15) GIANT, the 5-star critically acclaimed play starring John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Crown) as Roald Dahl, comes to the big screen. Winner […]
Show Off @ The Showbar – Open Mic Night The Mowlem's Open Mic Night: Show Off @ The Showbar! Hosted by RYLO, this is your chance to show us what […]
Swanage Record Club Full albums and good conversation.Curated themes. Listen and chat.No expertise required – just curiosity and a love of music.Starts at 7pm (first album introduced at 7.30pm).Join the […]
Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers (16+) Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) - a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Combining […]
André Rieu’s 2026 Christmas Concert: Let it Snow This holiday season, celebrate the most wonderful time of the year on the big screen with André Rieu's 2026 Christmas Concert – […]
BCB – 12 Days of Christmas Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Singalong Concert at the Mowlem! Whether you're a seasoned caroller or just love a good tune, this […]
The Mowlem Comedy Club (14+) Off The Kerb Productions Present: The Mowlem Comedy Club Your chance to catch the best comedy talent in a club environment! Off The Kerb’s shows are […]
Oscar’s Ultimate Quiz Take part in Swanage’s best quiz night by far! Prizes to be won, and a lot of fun to be had! Please arrive in plenty of time […]
Scrooge Whether you’re gathering the family for a magical Christmas treat or escaping for a festive night out with friends, a glass of wine and a mince pie in hand, […]
Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar Swing Easy Too – Afternoon Jazz in The Showbar"We wanted a name that would reflect our kind of music – relaxed, […]
Scrooge Whether you’re gathering the family for a magical Christmas treat or escaping for a festive night out with friends, a glass of wine and a mince pie in hand, […]
