Creating the perfect summer vibe, whether it’s a break from shopping, brunch, date night, pre drinks or catching up with friends, Live@The Square will be the place to be in Bournemouth this summer!

We aim to bring a ‘slice of summer’ to Bournemouth Square with our fresh, vibrant activity hub and entertainment zone, ‘Live@The Square.’ Drawing upon the success of our previous summer venues, we will offer a wide range of activities within the bar area and in the entertainment zone.

Most of our activities are free and there is no need to book. We are offering a number of craft classes where booking is required and there is a charge.To book your place on the Paint a canvas session, with local artist and teacher, Anna, please select the "Book Now" option below. These sessions are on Saturday 27th July and Sunday August 4th.

All ages are welcome and no experience is needed. All the equipment is provided so all we need is YOU! Paint your own masterpiece and take it home- Put it on display or gift it to someone you love. £25 per person.

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Sport Games

The bar area will house a full size tennis table and a foosball table. Large outdoor game favourites such as Chess and Connect Four will offer visitors an opportunity for nostalgia, combined with an exciting bar menu with equal focus on non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages.

Food

Our hot food offering is ideal for sharing, with multiple sharing platter options, whether it be with family, couples or groups of friends.

Guests can enjoy a great selection of locally sourced produce, tasty cheeses, dry cured meats and more. In addition to our charcuterie boards, we will provide a ‘ loaded Hotdog ’ bar serving our exclusive Square Dogs, and a wrap bar for children. All of our offerings will include plant based alternatives and cater for smaller appetites, we provide both large and small portion sizes for each food option.

Play@The Table

The bar will be stocked with ‘Play@the table’ boxes: These consist of board games, packs of cards and activity books for younger visitors which can be borrowed to play at the tables and for seating within the bar.

Live@The Square

The live performance element of our event

We will be providing entertainment through a variety of locally based artists, performers and bands to showcase local talent, provide opportunities for local groups to perform in a family friendly setting and entertain customers, visitors and the general public in the heart of Bournemouth Square. Featuring a mixture of acoustic performers, small bands and local talent. We will also feature dedicated children’s entertainers,animatronic dinosaurs, plus much more.

Play@The Square

The playful element of our event

Aimed at all ages, our Play@ slots will be something that a whole family can enjoy together: we believe that play isn’t just for kids! We aim to reignite all our visitors’ connection to their inner child, with fun and interactive workshops such as giant bubble making, Circus Skills, Samba, family card games, table tennis demonstrations and Chess instruction.

Create@The Square

The interactive element of our event

With creative hobbies and craft workshops at an all time high in popularity. Our programme includes paint nights, led by a local artist; a fun and social night painting on canvas; Macrame workshops, hanging plant tutorials, print workshops – sampling screen printing and tile prints, clay models and more. A number of workshops will be aimed specifically at children, however the majority will be family focused and be presented to appeal to all ages. Workshops will be led by local creators, many who already have a significant presence in Bournemouth.

Dance@The Square

The get up and get moving element of our event

We have been impressed in previous years at how dance has captured the Square’s visitors! Weekly Salsa and weekly or bi weekly Bollywood, Country and Silent discos are crowd pleasers. We will engage with local providers of such classes and believe they are a great way to entertain and keep active.

Taste@The Square

The delicious element of our event

With such an array of well regarded independent restaurants, Bournemouth already has a lot to offer visitors for eating and drinking well. We will provide interactive and fun food demonstrations and ‘have a go’ workshops. From sushi workshops led by a local business, to Professional BBQ demonstrations, local cheese tasting and guest gin nights. Our Taste@The Square will also include a programme for children including pizza making and cupcake decorating.