A new, stylish, one of a kind loft style bar for the over 21 market. Canvas offers a unique live music and cocktail offering in intimate surroundings.
OUR MISSION
Bournemouth’s only Loft Bar & Live Lounge with a huge emphasis on high quality live acts & DJ’s. Matched with award winning bartenders, incredible cocktails and a concise charcuterie & artisan cheese menu we know that Canvas is a winning formula!
We start early at 6pm on Thursdays and we go loud and late at weekends. We offer free entry on Saturday nights before 11pm. Ticketed gigs on Friday nights in the intimate Canvas Live Lounge where you will see world class artists ‘up close and personal’.
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A: 45 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset. BH2 5PW
T: 01202 556113 (Available for reservations & bookings between 10am – 4pm Mon to Fri)
E: info@canvasbournemouth.com
Private Hire
From a small birthday party to a large strong corporate function, why not check out our private hire options. With buffet, canapé and drinks packages to suit, let us take the hassle out of your event.
Flexible options with three separate private hire areas.
Live Lounge – Incl use of stage, PA and fully staffed bar
Cocktail Bar – Cap 100 people incl PA and fully staffed cocktail bar (only available Sun. Mon & Tues)
Green Room – Cap 50 people incl PA and fully staffed cocktail bar
Prince: A Tribute Night w/ Mark Anthony Plus Full Band
15.02.2019
This February 15th, Mark Anthony plus full live band makes his debut at canvas as the S***Y M**********R... Prince!
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Mark Anthony as Prince honours and celebrates the life and legacy of one of the most (...)
A celebration of all things R&B with two of the South Coasts finest selectors...
This January its the Return Of The Mac's as we kick March with a night of Pure R&B classics hosted by (...)
‘A Magical Night of Soul & Motown’ starring The WonderBand
08.03.2019
Tribeca Events present the second in a series of 3 nights celebrating the wondrous genres of Soul and Motown at the award winning Canvas in Bournemouth.
Join us for a little Smokey, Marvin and Stevie, plus (...)
In a first for Canvas we are delighted to bring the legendary David Rodigan MBE to Canvas.
For over 40 years he has been the top dog in the ganja-scented, bass heavy-atmosphere of Britain’s reggae dance-halls. (...)
The mighty Groovemeister return to Canvas for a Funk & Soul super show this spring! The band never fail to impress so expect a big crowd and be prepared to dance well into the night.
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It's time to Scruff things up!
The eclectic maestro Mr Scruff is back this March 2019!
He will be rolling up his sleeves for a marathon session of jazz, soul, hip hop, funk, disco, deep house, reggae, (...)
The Cuban Brothers return in 2019!
We'll be 'Going loco like Manilow in Acapulco' when our favourite latino brothers return to Canvas. Expect dancing, djing, breakdancing and rollerskating all wrapped into one with lashings of laughs!
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‘A Magical Night of Soul & Motown’ starring Soul Town Collective
12.04.2019
Tribeca Events present the last in a series of 3 nights celebrating the wondrous genres of Soul and Motown at the award winning Canvas in Bournemouth.
Join us for a little Smokey, Marvin and Stevie, plus (...)
Join us this Easter Thursday as we bring you the ultimate early 90's throwback.... a block party with Fresh Prince star and globally renowned DJ Jazzy Jeff!
Throw on your shell suits, bring out your gold (...)
"Incredible! These guys have so much energy - what a show!"
Tribeca Events present the first in a series of 3 nights celebrating the Best of British at the award-winning Canvas in Bournemouth.
For the past five (...)
THE SUGARHILL GANG
Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio Furious Five w/ DJ Styles
The group that needs no introduction. Arguably the founders of recorded hip hop music with their instantly recognisable 'Rapper's Delight', and 'Apache'.
The Sugarhill Gang (...)
*Actor
*Comedian
*Radio Presenter
*DJ
*Performance Poet
*Voice Over Artist
There's not much Craig Charles hasn't lent his hand to over the years! Most famed for his appearances in cult classic TV series Red Dwarf, and more recently, for playing Lloyd (...)
Tribeca Events present the first in a series of 3 nights celebrating the Best of British at the award-winning Canvas in Bournemouth.
For the past five decades or so, we've been living in a musical goldmine. (...)
Tribeca Events present the first in a series of 3 nights celebrating the Best of British at the award-winning Canvas in Bournemouth.
For the past five decades or so, we've been living in a musical goldmine. (...)
British DJ, producer, entrepreneur Jazzie B and founding member of the classic dance pop group Soul II Soul. Born in London with many brothers and sisters, Jazzie B grew up around 60s and 70s sound (...)
One of the standout Canvas bookings of the last couple years we are delighted to announce a return date in 2019 for these legends!
*** PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FULL BAND LIVE SHOW ***
The Real (...)
Canvas presents the Soul legends that brought you 'When Will I See You Again' & 'Woman In Love' who return for another amazing show as part of their 50th Anniversary tour!
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16 Early Birds & (...)
Absolutely loved this stylish, sophisticated new loft bar. The decor was chic and sexy, with great music and buzzing atmosphere!
A much needed addition to Bournemouth’s nightlife!
Anita Kaur-Simon
Best venue to open in Bournemouth in years. Love the atmosphere , food and music. The coolest decor . It’s like being in a New York loft apartment . It’s the sort of place that you like to spend time in because it envelops you and makes you feel good, you don’t want to leave!! Love it
Deal of the day: Free fizz at Canvas
Break open the bubbly! Literally! Canvas is one year old and, to celebrate, there will be free drinks… Now there’s an offer we literally can’t refuse.
The celebrations take (...)
Preview: Joey Negro at Canvas
This month’s payday party at Canvas sounds like a corker! Be prepared for a masterclass in remixing as Ibiza/London legend Joey Negro (real name Dave Lee) takes over the decks. (...)
Whisky tasting at Canvas
There can’t be anything more decadent than a glass of whisky. But did you know some simple food pairings, like chocolate and cheese, can bring out the flavour even more! Join Colin (...)
Norman Jay & Good Times Sound System
Let the good times roll! Our first big DJ booking in March is a corker – the one and only Norman Jay MBE will be spinning sounds for a (...)
Atlantic Soul Orchestra Live
We are kicking off our 2016 programme of live music in style! Join us on Friday January 29th for one of the UK's best-loved and most authentic acts, the Atlantic Soul Orchestra.
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It’s ok to talk about Christmas now the town centre is awash with twinkling lights. We love the festive season in Bournemouth – the Moose Bar, the Gardens of Lights, the market. This year, the (...)
We’ve only been open two months but are absolutely delighted at the reaction from the press and on social media.
Being Bournemouth’s only loft bar, you really need to come down and see for yourselves why (...)
