1. The X Factor Live Tour stops off at the BIC on Tuesday and for the first time ever the audience will choose their own winner

2. Internationally recognised Afro-fusion company ACE will perform at Pavilion Dance South West on Thursday at 7.30pm.

3. Yoga Lounge Bournemouth celebrates its 6th birthday in style with a yoga rave event YOGLOW on Friday at 6pm. To book your place, call 01202 390090.

4. Thirty performers launch an education theatre project for the Himalayas with Yak Pack’s comedy night, Which Line is it Anyhow, on Saturday at the De La Salle Theatre in St Peter’s School, Southbourne.

5. The world’s most popular opera La Bohème by the New York Met Opera can be seen on the big screen at Lighthouse on Friday at 1.30pm.

6. The Grahams, a dynamic Americana rock duo, are at Lighthouse on Friday at 8pm.

7. Throughout March a number of community groups are hosting music events as part of the Diverse Abilities Sing to Raise initiative. A launch event is kicking off the Sing to Raise month-long initiative in Wimborne Square on Saturday between 10am and 5pm including The 6 o’ Clock Choir. For details, see diverseabilities.org.uk/sing or call Nicole directly on 01202 718266.

8. You’ve Got a Friend - The Music of James Taylor and Carole King is at the Regent Centre in Christchurch on Friday at 7.30pm.

9. The show Soul Legends brings to life the hits of names including Barry White, George Benson, Michael Jackson, and Aretha Franklin at the Pavilion on Thursday.

10. Veteran performer Joe Brown is joined by special guest Henry Gross at the Pavilion on Sunday night.