# Events & Things To Do In Poole on 17th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Poole on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Poole on 17th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Poole

- **Event Name**: ༻༺ The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride - Poole 2026
  - **Description**: Welcome to The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride on Sunday the 17th of May 2026. 

Starting from Poole Quay. 

Dress dapper and join the ride or visit Poole to enjoy the spectacle of incredible fashion and wide variety of bikes. 

💥 Register to join an event
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poole/༻༺-the-distinguished-gentleman’s-ride-poole-2026/200029919725925
  - **Venue**: Poole Quay
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities, mental-health
- **Event Name**: Max Cooper in Poole
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Max Cooper Live at Lighthouse on Sunday, May 17, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Max Cooper is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Perpetual Motion, Origins and A
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poole/max-cooper-in-poole/3300029397355856
  - **Venue**: Lighthouse
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, performances, live-music
- **Event Name**: The May 5
  - **Description**: The May 5 is a great, local, 5 mile race around Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset. It offers something for everyone and with a start and finish at Ashdown Athletics Track, it’s the perfect place to cheer your runners in! Compete for fun, or test yourself again
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poole/the-may-5/200029761505024
  - **Venue**: Ashdown Leisure Centre BH17 8RE
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  - **Categories**: sports
- **Event Name**: Sensational Sounds - Sound Bath
  - **Description**: Introduction to Movement, Meditation, Breath Work and Sound Bath
Based on the teachings of Kundalini Yoga
(Bringing the community together)

Join us for a session of sensational sounds.....Created with a combination of simple warmup movements,
 incorporat
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poole/sensational-sounds-sound-bath/200029676682427
  - **Venue**: Canford Heath Community Centre
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, meditation
- **Event Name**: DGR poole, Christchurch and Bournemouth
  - **Description**: annual charity event.  this year new route and finishing at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum Bh255sz
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    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poole/dgr-poole-christchurch-and-bournemouth/200029676684739
  - **Venue**: Poole Quay
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities
- **Event Name**: Distinguished gentlemens ride
  - **Description**: we are hosting our team this year for the dgr. We are hoping to join the Salisbury ride which will be a magnificent event. please join us and help raise money for an amazing charity
https://www.gentlemansride.com/join/TheBikersLoft
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poole/distinguished-gentlemens-ride/200029759975904
  - **Venue**: Ventura Place, Poole
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities
- **Event Name**: 5 Day Dorset Experience
  - **Description**: 5 Day Dorset Experience

A 5 day immersive English learning tour that includes great holiday accommodation and transport, 5 daily formal English Language lessons, 14+ destinations, 2 boat tours (weather-permitting), all entry fees and all meals except 2 t
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri May 22 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poole/5-day-dorset-experience/200029676683230
  - **Venue**: Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: holiday
- **Event Name**: Dorset Saying Goodbye Service
  - **Description**: Here are some questions and answers we get asked a lot about Saying Goodbye services:

Who is the service for? The services are for anyone who has lost a baby during pregnancy, at birth or in early years, whether the loss was recent or 80 years ago, or fo
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/poole/dorset-saying-goodbye-service/200029941194944
  - **Venue**: Wimborne Minster, Dorset
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  - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Workshops

## Trending Events in Poole

- **Event Name**: Gong Bath+Frequency Tubes+Chakras Alignment-Super New Moon Portal
  - **Description**: Experience a transformative journey at the "Gong Bath+Frequency Tubes+Chakras Alignment - Super New Moon Portal" event by Sounds Alive Therapy.Let the frequencies of gongs and Dragon Tubes elevate your senses on May 13, 2026, at 07:30 PM. 
  - **Venue**: Breathe Wellness Studio
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- **Event Name**: Poole Harbour Festival 2026 - 10th Anniversary Celebration
  - **Description**: Poole Harbour Festival 2026 'I PREDICT A RIOT' - 10 Year Anniversary Celebration!

🖤💛 The BIGGEST celebration yet!! 🖤💛

Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Poole Harbour Festival on 31st July - 2nd August 2026!! WE PREDICT A RIOT! 🤯 🤯

LAUNCH
  - **Venue**: Baiter Harbourside Park , BH15 1UY Poole, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: SANDFEST 2026 - Tickets On Sale Now!
  - **Description**: SANDFEST IS BACK ☀️

On Sunday 12th July 2026 Sandfest returns for its 9th instalment on the golden shores of the glamorous and internationally famous Sandbanks beach. Be among five thousand party people who gather to indulge in sand, sun, fun and serious
  - **Venue**: SandFest
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- **Event Name**: SandPolo 2026
  - **Description**: 🗓️ 10th & 11th July 2026
📍 Sandbanks Beach, Dorset

A firm fixture in the UK’s sporting and social calendar since 2008, SandPolo brings the thrill of world-class polo to the golden sands of Sandbanks, Poole. The unique, high-energy beach format makes
  - **Venue**: Sandbanks Beach, Banks Road, BH137QQ Poole, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Kaiser Chiefs in Poole
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Kaiser Chiefs Live at Baiter Park on Friday, July 31, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Kaiser Chiefs is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Ruby, I Predict A Riot a
  - **Venue**: Baiter Park
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- **Event Name**: KT Tunstall in Poole
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience KT Tunstall Live at Lighthouse - Concert Hall on Friday, June 19, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! KT Tunstall is taking over Lighthouse - Concert Hall on Friday, June 19, 2026, and wit
  - **Venue**: Lighthouse - Concert Hall
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- **Event Name**: Upton House Food and Music Festival 2026
  - **Description**: ☀️ The Upton House Food and Music Festival takes place on 12th - 14th June 2026 set in the beautiful grounds of Upton Country Park! ☀️

LAUNCH OFFER TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
🎟️ Adult from £9
🎟️ Kids from £4
🎟️ Family from £22
🎟️ UNDER 5'S FREE!
WEEKEND TICKE
  - **Venue**: Upton Country Park
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- **Event Name**: 80s Classical - Poole Lighthouse
  - **Description**: Step back into the decade of big hits, big hair and even bigger anthems!

80s Classical brings together the most iconic voices and songs of the 80s in stunning, full orchestral glory performed live by the original artists and the spectacular Bournemouth S
  - **Venue**: Lighthouse Poole
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- **Event Name**: Arooj Aftab in Poole
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Arooj Aftab Experience LIVE at Lighthouse - Concert Hall—This Thursday, June 18, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Arooj Aftab is hitting
  - **Venue**: Lighthouse - Concert Hall
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Poole?
  - **A:** ༻༺ The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride - Poole 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am at Poole Quay), Max Cooper in Poole (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:30 pm at Lighthouse), The May 5 (Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 am at Ashdown Leisure Centre BH17 8RE), Sensational Sounds - Sound Bath (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:30 am at Canford Heath Community Centre), DGR poole, Christchurch and Bournemouth (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 am at Poole Quay).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Poole?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Poole on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Poole?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Poole?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Poole include Poole Quay, Lighthouse, Ashdown Leisure Centre BH17 8RE.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Poole?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Poole include Poole BID, Melody Mapper, The May 5.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Poole?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Poole.

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