Events in Swanage

Events and Festivals in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck

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Mon 29th Jun
Various times

Roads to Rail Steam Rally

Near Norden Station, Corfe Castle

History and Heritage events

The much-loved Roads to Rail Steam Rally returns from 26 to 28 June 2026, for the sixth year, bringing a spectacular celebration ...

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Mon 29th Jun
08:30 to 13:00

U3a Table Tennis

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: ...

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Mon 29th Jun
13:00 to 18:00

Pins And Needles

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

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Mon 29th Jun
18:00 to 22:00

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Jodi Purbeck Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Image for Roads to Rail Steam Rally
Tue 30th Jun
Various times

Roads to Rail Steam Rally

Near Norden Station, Corfe Castle

History and Heritage events

The much-loved Roads to Rail Steam Rally returns from 26 to 28 June 2026, for the sixth year, bringing a spectacular celebration ...

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Tue 30th Jun
18:00 to 22:00

Jodi Purbeck Yoga

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Jodi Purbeck Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

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Tue 30th Jun
08:00 to 09:00

Yoga on Swanage Pier

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Yoga on the Pier returns this summer for its eighth year. These sessions offer a joyful start to the day, a chance to connect ...

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Tue 30th Jun
10:00 to 17:00

Art for Fun activity

AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage

Childrens or Family Event events

Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...

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Tue 30th Jun
10:30 to 16:30

Abstraction vs. Realism The Joy of Colour Exhibition

Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage

Art and Museums events

This exhibition presents artists Judith Devons and Helen Joyce in dynamic dialogue, showcasing paintings, mixed media and ...

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Tue 30th Jun
12:00 to 17:00

Elemental Sound Bath

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Elemental Sound Bath at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...

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Wed 01st Jul
Various times

Roads to Rail Steam Rally

Near Norden Station, Corfe Castle

History and Heritage events

The much-loved Roads to Rail Steam Rally returns from 26 to 28 June 2026, for the sixth year, bringing a spectacular celebration ...

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Wed 01st Jul
10:00 to 17:00

Art for Fun activity

AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage

Childrens or Family Event events

Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...

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Thu 02nd Jul
Various times

Roads to Rail Steam Rally

Near Norden Station, Corfe Castle

History and Heritage events

The much-loved Roads to Rail Steam Rally returns from 26 to 28 June 2026, for the sixth year, bringing a spectacular celebration ...

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Thu 02nd Jul
08:00 to 09:00

Yoga on Swanage Pier

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Yoga on the Pier returns this summer for its eighth year. These sessions offer a joyful start to the day, a chance to connect ...

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Fri 03rd Jul
Various times

Roads to Rail Steam Rally

Near Norden Station, Corfe Castle

History and Heritage events

The much-loved Roads to Rail Steam Rally returns from 26 to 28 June 2026, for the sixth year, bringing a spectacular celebration ...

Image for Art for Fun activity
Fri 03rd Jul
10:00 to 17:00

Art for Fun activity

AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage

Childrens or Family Event events

Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...

Image for Roads to Rail Steam Rally
Sat 04th Jul
Various times

Roads to Rail Steam Rally

Near Norden Station, Corfe Castle

History and Heritage events

The much-loved Roads to Rail Steam Rally returns from 26 to 28 June 2026, for the sixth year, bringing a spectacular celebration ...

Image for Art for Fun activity
Sat 04th Jul
10:00 to 17:00

Art for Fun activity

AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage

Childrens or Family Event events

Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...

Image for Roads to Rail Steam Rally
Sun 05th Jul
Various times

Roads to Rail Steam Rally

Near Norden Station, Corfe Castle

History and Heritage events

The much-loved Roads to Rail Steam Rally returns from 26 to 28 June 2026, for the sixth year, bringing a spectacular celebration ...


Festivals

details for Swanage Jazz Festival

Swanage Jazz Festival

10th July 2026 to 12th July 2026

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

details for Swanage Carnival Week

Swanage Carnival Week

25th July 2026 to 1st August 2026

The week long event begins on Saturday night with a large firework display followed by the procession of decorated floats and bands on Sunday afternoon.

details for Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

20th August 2026 to 23rd August 2026

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

details for Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

3rd September 2026 to 6th September 2026

The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

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