POOLE Harbour Festival bosses have promised to take things to the next level at this year’s event by offering something for everyone.
The countdown is on for one of the town’s most popular events on the calendar on Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28.
Free children’s entertainment will be available throughout the weekend and will see the return of Jules the Entertainer on Friday and Jamie Jambo on Sunday.
The double Primary Times Reader Star Award winner has magic, comedy, juggling, unicycling and puppetry in his show.
Saturday and Sunday will see the return of Amazing Dinosaur Shows for daily high noon appointments with ferocious T-Rexes Bruno and Baxter, Zuki the Stegosaurus, Spike the Spinosaurus and all their prehistoric party starters.
What’s more, the popular free circus shows are back this year.
Festival organiser Ben Dyas said: “The line up attracts thousands of live music fans, but just as important to us are the hundreds of families who rely on us to provide top children’s entertainment – and lots of it – in a safe and secure environment.
“Having an all ages audience adds something really special to the festival’s friendly vibe.
"Families love coming to us because we're local, the site is big enough for everyone to have some space, there's always something going on and the finish times suit everyone's schedule.
“That’s why we’ve grown into one of the best family festivals in the area.”
Poole Harbour Festival is headlined by Razorlight, The Coral and Reef with sets from The South, Toploader and Artful Dodger.
The dance tent stars Lisa Lashes, Ultrabeat, Jaguar Skills and Seb Fontaine while tribute acts to Queen, Madness, Ed Sheeran, Amy Winehouse will return.
And for the first time, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band will be performing.
With more than 50 acts across four stages, the festival also showcases homegrown talent with Mother Ukers, Sixteen String Jack, Blackwater County and singer songwriter Gaz Brookfield.
First release tickets that can save up to £90 will be available until April 28 at 9pm.
Tickets are available now at pooleharbourfestival.com.
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