Summer Nights in the Castle
(Corfe Castle)
JULY 2026

🗓️ Friday 24^th – Sunday 25^th July 2026

Get ready for three evenings of entertainment with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Corfe Castle this summer.

Enjoy live music from a 14-piece BSO ensemble, alongside light shows against the castle’s dramatic ruins at sunset, with a different theme each day.

Bring your own blanket or chair – drinks and refreshments will be available to buy.

• Timings: All shows start at 7.30pm, (doors open 6.30pm)
• Tickets: From £40 (find early bird tickets (from £30) and event passes online: https://loveitlocalevents.co.uk/series/summer-nights-in-the-castle/)

Programme

Friday 24^th July

West End To Hollywood

A glamorous journey through film and stage classics, with highlights including film scores from Harry Potter, James Bond, Chocolat and Toy Story, plus lots more familiar soundtracks.

• Tickets: Book West End to Hollywood tickets online: loveitlocalevents.co.uk/event/west-end-to-hollywood/

Saturday 25^th July

Smash Hits ’80s

A symphonic celebration of some of the biggest pop hits from the ’80s.

Expect renditions of classics by George Michael, Elton John and Toto, plus medleys of hits by Blondie, Madonna, David Bowie and the Pet Shop Boys.

• Tickets: Book Smash Hits 80s tickets online: loveitlocalevents.co.uk/event/smash-hits-80s/

Sunday 26^th July

Curious Creatures & Adventurous Animals

‘A wild symphonic adventure for all ages’ – this performance features a light show, family classics and Hollywood favourites, plus a Moana sing-a-long!

Highlights include Flight of the Bumblebee, Elgar’s The Wild Bear, Louis Armstrong’s What a Wonderful World and lots more.

• Tickets: Book Curious Creatures & Adventurous Animals online: loveitlocalevents.co.uk/event/curious-creatures/