BOURNEMOUTH BUG SHOW 2025

Bournemouth's premier bug and invert show

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Bournemouth’s premier bug and invert show returns to the BH Live Littledown Centre for 2026!

 

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That’s right, returning for the 2026 show, CaptiveLight Photography workshops and their awesome macro photo sessions!

 

Get up close and personal with their selection of miniature beasts, and learn how to take stunning macro shots in our portable studio!

 

You will need to bring your own camera and (ideally) a macro lens. We will supply all the critters, backdrops and lighting equipment. 

 

There are 3 sessions available during the day, and spots are limited to just 5 people per session to ensure you get plenty of photography time!

 

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10:00-11:30

£30
  • 1.5hr Macro Photo Workshop
  • Limited to 5 people
  • Show Entry
  • 1x Wristband Raffle Entry
Purchase

12:00-1:30

£30
  • 1.5hr Macro Photo Workshop
  • Limited to 5 people
  • Show Entry
  • 1x Wristband Raffle Entry
Purchase

2:00-3:30

£30
  • 1.5hr Macro Photo Workshop
  • Limited to 5 people
  • Show Entry
  • 1x Wristband Raffle Entry
Purchase

Online ticket sales have now been closed, to allow the team time to do the necessary admin work, importing the database into the ticket scanning application. Tickets are still available on the day at the same great price. 

VIP

£20
  • 20 Minute Early Entry
  • Limited Edition VIP Lanyard
  • 2x Wristband Raffle Entries
Purchase

Standard

£5
  • Standard Show Entry
  • 1x Wristband Raffle Entry
Purchase

12 & Under

FREE
  • No need to book
  • 1x Wristband Raffle Entry

Trader List

A full list of the confirmed traders can be found here… 

Trader Application

Want to exhibit at the show? Use the trader application form to request… 

Trader Prize Draw

We love our traders! To show our appreciation, every trader is entered into a free prize draw to win a £50 Dining Out Gift Card!

Don’t think we have left our brilliant traders out of all the fun!

We love all our traders, as without them and their support there would be nothing for you all to buy!

As our way of saying thanks, every trader is also entered into a free prize draw, the winner of which will be chosen by one of you!

Wristband Prize Draw

The special “Wristband Draw” returns for 2026! One lucky attendee will win a Lego Insect Set! Everyone who comes through the door is automatically entered into the free prize draw

Yes, once again, every person through the door will have a number on their wrist band which enters them into a free prize draw to win something awesome…

The prize can be shipped to the lucky winner if they’re not there to receive the prize. The lucky number will be released on our website and Facebook page!  

Interested in sponsoring the show?

Get in touch to discuss

Due to an insane amount of SPAM messages, we have had to temporarily remove the contact form. 

Please email us: BOURNEMOUTHBUGS@GMAIL.COM