Cultural, Arts & Exhibitions in Poole

The Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts, is a major cultural venue in the South West, known for its diverse program across cinema, theatre, music, dance, and visual arts.

Every year, Poole hosts the two-day Magic of Thailand Festival, which introduces the lively customs and culture of Thailand to Dorset's Harbourside Park. Over the course of the weekend, guests can savour real Thai food, peruse a vibrant Thai market with produce, arts, and crafts, and take in cultural activities like Muay Thai boxing demonstrations and traditional performance. Traditional Thai massages are offered for relaxation, and family-friendly entertainment is guaranteed in the dedicated children's play area.

Picture this: the sun's casting golden ripples across Poole Harbour, the air's filled with the rumble of perfectly tuned engines, and Poole Quay is transformed into a glorious showcase of gleaming chrome and polished paintwork. Welcome to Bike Night – where petrolheads and curious onlookers alike gather for one of Dorset's most beloved weekly rituals.

Picture this: you're wandering through cobblestone streets where victory rolls catch the morning light, the sound of Glenn Miller drifts from every corner, and classic cars gleam like jewels against the backdrop of Poole's historic quayside. Poole Goes Vintage transforms Poole's historic heart into a living, breathing tribute to the golden age of the 1940s through 1960s.