Bournemouth International Centre Theater

The Bournemouth International Centre is a large events, conference and entertainment venue in Bournemouth on the south coast of England. It functions as the town’s principal location for conferences, concerts, exhibitions and other large-scale public events.

The centre provides a main auditorium used for concerts and shows plus adjacent exhibition and conference halls that are configurable for trade fairs, meetings and conventions. It regularly hosts national and regional conferences, entertainment acts and touring exhibitions.

The facility was developed to provide dedicated conference and exhibition space for Bournemouth and the surrounding region and has been used for a wide range of public and private events since opening. Over time it has been adapted to support varying event formats, from theatre-style performances to large standing concerts.

The venue sits near Bournemouth town centre and the seafront, a short walk from Bournemouth Pier and the town’s main hotels and transport connections, making it accessible for both local visitors and delegates.

• Major events venue: Serves as Bournemouth’s principal venue for concerts, conferences, exhibitions and large public events, with facilities for both seated and standing performances.
• Central seafront location: Located close to Bournemouth town centre and the seafront, within walking distance of Bournemouth Pier and central transport links.

What to See#

• Main auditorium: A large indoor auditorium used for concerts, conferences and shows, configured for seated and standing events with flexible staging and lighting.
• Exhibition and conference halls: Multi-purpose exhibition and conference halls providing divisible floor space for trade shows, conventions and meetings alongside smaller meeting rooms and support facilities.

Located on the seafront at Bournemouth, the BIC is a short walk from Bournemouth railway station and is well-served by local buses. Driving visitors will find public car parks within a ten-minute walk.

• Check the BIC website for event schedules; many larger conferences and concerts happen in the spring and autumn.
• Public transport links include local buses from Bournemouth town center and regular trains to Bournemouth station followed by a short taxi or bus ride.