A host of talented organists and pianists are ready to entertain this spring/summer!

Installed in 1929 for the opening of The Pavilion, the prestigious Compton Organ has been at the heart of the theatre for nearly 100 years. Experience the sounds of the Compton Organ this year with Bournemouth Pavilion's season of organ concerts. A number of talented organists will take to the stage at 1pm to entertain guests with an hour of popular light organ music.

Regarded, back in the day, by the residents of Bournemouth as the most exciting concept in indoor entertainment, the Compton Organ continues to bring much pleasure and entertainment to the many who come to the shows.

‘Light in style’, music will be from the 1950s to the present day, including popular tunes from past eras, music from the musicals and the occasional light classical march.

Money raised from the shows will contribute to the ongoing financial support and maintenance of the theatre’s Compton Organ. Please note, this is a walk-in concert, tickets are £5 on the door, cash only with no advance bookings available.

Tuesday 27 August: Aaron Hawthorne – Compton Organ
Thursday 5 September: Andrew Nix – Compton Organ
Wednesday 18 September: Chris Powell – Compton Organ
Tuesday 24 September: John Mann – Compton Organ & Piano
Tuesday 1 October: Andy Quin – Compton Organ & Piano
Tuesday 29 October: Aaron Hawthorne – Compton Organ & Piano
Tuesday 12 November: Cameron Lloyd – Compton Organ

Doors open at 12.30pm, concerts start at 1pm and last one hour. Concerts are subject to change/cancellation.

Wednesday 18 December, 2:30pm: Christmas Cracker Concert 2024

Michael Wooldridge returns this year at the theatre’s Compton Organ and will be accompanied by local musician Ian Carter at the Steinway Grand Piano as well as members of the Big Little Theatre School Choir. Visitors will be invited to singalong with carols and participate in a fantastic afternoon of entertainment.

The free-to-attend event is not ticketed but forms part of BH Live’s community cultural engagement programme. The Bournemouth Pavilion is operated by BH Live in partnership with BCP Council. BH Live is a registered charity and social enterprise.

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This concert series has been generously supported by The Theatre Organ Club