Events and Festivals in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck
Discover the best events in Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck with our comprehensive guide to local happenings. From live music and theatre performances to community fairs and seasonal festivals, Virtual Swanage keeps you up to date with everything going on in this charming seaside Dorset town. Plan your visit, find family-friendly activities, and enjoy all that Swanage and Purbeck has to offer.
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
Festivals
Swanage Carnival Week – Dorset’s Premier Summer Festival Swanage Carnival Week is the largest and most exciting summer ...
08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
10:00 to 16:30
Home and Hearth: Archaeological finds exhibition
Visitor Centre, Below Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Delve into the past and discover more about everyday life at Corfe Castle. This exhibition showcases fascinating small finds ...
10:00 to 16:30
The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Are you ready for an adventure worthy of the New Famous Five? Whether you arrive with a team of budding explorers or a family ...
10:00 to 17:00
Summer Holidays: Tanks in Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Open daily from 10AM - 5PM, The Tank Museum is running summer holiday activities from 18 July - 31 August 2026 ...
10:00 to 17:00
Summer of Play at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Hop into a summer of fun at Corfe Castle and discover a variety of games and activities throughout the ruins.Step back in ...
10:00 to 17:00
Swanage Painting Club Art Exhibit
Catholic Hall, Rempstone Road, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Swanage Painting Club is having our annual Art Exhibition at the Catholic Church Hall on Rempstone Road (To the left of the ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Painting with her hands, landscape painter Shelley Perry explores how colour shapes our perception of nature. Colour & ...
18:00 to 22:00
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 ...
Festivals
Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
25th Jul 2026 to 1st Aug 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.
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
3rd Sep 2026 to 6th Sep 2026
The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
11th Sep 2026 to 13th Sep 2026
Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.
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