Events and Festivals in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck
Throughout the year Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck plays host to a wide array of events and festivals for all ages.
Events this week
09:30 to 17:00
Summer Holidays: Season of STEM
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Summer Holidays: Season of STEMThe Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life. Experience the biggest ...
10:00 to 17:00
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 ...
10:00 to 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:30 to 16:30
Works on Paper Pop-up Exhibition
Durlston Castle's Belvedere, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
A pop-up Exhibition by Zara Saganic of work exploring control, repetition, time and loss, through drawing processes that ...
10:00 to 17:00
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 ...
10:00 to 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:30 to 16:30
Works on Paper Pop-up Exhibition
Durlston Castle's Belvedere, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
A pop-up Exhibition by Zara Saganic of work exploring control, repetition, time and loss, through drawing processes that ...
10:50 to 18:40
Paddle Steamer Waverley Swanage to Yarmouth
Swanage Pier, High Street, Swanage
History and Heritage events
Swanage to Yarmouth. Cruise across to the Isle of Wight for time ashore in Yarmouth. Leave: 10:50am Arrive: 12:40pm Time ...
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
Festivals
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival is a prestigious and inspiring annual event, offering an exceptional artistic ...
10:00 to 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:30 to 16:30
Works on Paper Pop-up Exhibition
Durlston Castle's Belvedere, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
A pop-up Exhibition by Zara Saganic of work exploring control, repetition, time and loss, through drawing processes that ...
19:30 to 22:30
Village Hall, High Street, Langton Matravers
Music events
Our next event will be Thursday 4th September 2025 when West Sussex singer-songwriter, Greg Harper, joins us for a third ...
Festivals
Every year for the weekend on the second Friday after the August Bank Holiday Monday Swanage comes alive with hundreds of ...
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
Festivals
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival is a prestigious and inspiring annual event, offering an exceptional artistic ...
Various times
Classic and Steam Vehicle Show
Norden, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
The 2025 Classic & Steam Vehicle Show will be taking place in Norden, Corfe Castle, BH20 5DW on the 5th, 6th & 7th ...
10:00 to 17:00
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 ...
10:00 to 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:30 to 16:30
Works on Paper Pop-up Exhibition
Durlston Castle's Belvedere, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
A pop-up Exhibition by Zara Saganic of work exploring control, repetition, time and loss, through drawing processes that ...
Festivals
Every year for the weekend on the second Friday after the August Bank Holiday Monday Swanage comes alive with hundreds of ...
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
Festivals
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival is a prestigious and inspiring annual event, offering an exceptional artistic ...
Various times
Classic and Steam Vehicle Show
Norden, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
The 2025 Classic & Steam Vehicle Show will be taking place in Norden, Corfe Castle, BH20 5DW on the 5th, 6th & 7th ...
09:00 to 10:15
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Enjoy a unique yoga session in Studland's dunes & a rare chance to connect with yourself & nature in the tranquil ...
10:00 to 17:00
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 ...
10:00 to 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:30 to 16:30
Works on Paper Pop-up Exhibition
Durlston Castle's Belvedere, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
A pop-up Exhibition by Zara Saganic of work exploring control, repetition, time and loss, through drawing processes that ...
10:00 to 16:30
Civil War Re-enactment weekend
The Square, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Step back in time with The English Civil War Society as they garrison the Castle and go about their daily life.Watch Lady ...
10:30 to 16:30
Landing Among the Stars Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
Following the success Kevin Ferrioli's previous exhibition, Durlston Country Park is thrilled to welcome back 'Landing ...
11:00 to 11:30
Castle Reception, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Animals and Conservation events
Join one of our Durlston volunteers to open up last nights moth trap.Durlston is a superb place to discover these mysterious ...
Festivals
Every year for the weekend on the second Friday after the August Bank Holiday Monday Swanage comes alive with hundreds of ...
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
Festivals
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival is a prestigious and inspiring annual event, offering an exceptional artistic ...
Various times
Classic and Steam Vehicle Show
Norden, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
The 2025 Classic & Steam Vehicle Show will be taking place in Norden, Corfe Castle, BH20 5DW on the 5th, 6th & 7th ...
10:00 to 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:30 to 16:30
Works on Paper Pop-up Exhibition
Durlston Castle's Belvedere, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
A pop-up Exhibition by Zara Saganic of work exploring control, repetition, time and loss, through drawing processes that ...
10:00 to 16:30
Civil War Re-enactment weekend
The Square, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Step back in time with The English Civil War Society as they garrison the Castle and go about their daily life.Watch Lady ...
10:30 to 16:30
Landing Among the Stars Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
Following the success Kevin Ferrioli's previous exhibition, Durlston Country Park is thrilled to welcome back 'Landing ...
14:00 to 15:00
PICMF: Interactive Family Concert!
Harman's Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Ln, Harman’s Cross, Swanage
Music events
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival musicians present an interactive concert for all ages on the theme of 'love', ...
10:00 to 17:30
An Architectural Adventure - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Could you be the next great castle designer? Join us on this family quest to learn about all the different sections that ...
10:30 to 12:00
Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage,, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Sunday 27th July and Sunday 28th September Meeting at Durlston, you will firstly have the opportunity to learn more about ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
New Narrative paintings by Zennor Box, show animals and fantastical creatures as a metaphor for human behaviour. Each thought ...
10:30 to 16:30
Landing Among the Stars Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage
Exhibitions and Shows events
Following the success Kevin Ferrioli's previous exhibition, Durlston Country Park is thrilled to welcome back 'Landing ...
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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
4th September 2025 to 7th September 2025
The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
5th September 2025 to 7th September 2025
Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.
15th September 2025 to 21st September 2025
Nordic Walkers of all levels are invited to join the team at Nordic Walking UK for a week of Nordic walking, workshops and social events in the stunning Isle of Purbeck in Dorset
