Events in Swanage

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

Purbeck WALX festival
Thu 18th Sep

Purbeck WALX festival

Festivals

Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Thu 18th Sep
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 ...

Park to Pier Walk
Thu 18th Sep
10:30 to 12:00

Park to Pier Walk

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 ...

An Exhibition by Zennor Box
Thu 18th Sep
10:30 to 16:30

An Exhibition by Zennor Box

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 ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition
Thu 18th Sep
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 ...

Purbeck WALX festival
Fri 19th Sep

Purbeck WALX festival

Festivals

Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low ...

Art for Fun activity
Fri 19th Sep
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 ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Fri 19th Sep
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 ...

Park to Pier Walk
Fri 19th Sep
10:30 to 12:00

Park to Pier Walk

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 ...

An Exhibition by Zennor Box
Fri 19th Sep
10:30 to 16:30

An Exhibition by Zennor Box

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 ...

Artisan Crafts
Fri 19th Sep
10:00 to 14:00

Artisan Crafts

The Square, Corfe Castle

Community events

Watch demonstrations of heritage crafts from our friendly artisan volunteers. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in ...

Purbeck WALX festival
Sat 20th Sep

Purbeck WALX festival

Festivals

Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low ...

Tiger Day Autumn 2025
Sat 20th Sep
08:30 to 17:00

Tiger Day Autumn 2025

The Tank Museum, Wool

Exhibitions and Shows events

Tiger 131 only runs twice a year at Tiger Day – so you can’t afford to miss it!See a WWII tank display and explore The Tank ...

Art for Fun activity
Sat 20th Sep
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 ...

Wild wetland bird walk
Sat 20th Sep
10:00 to 12:30

Wild wetland bird walk

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island

Animals and Conservation events

Experience the avian marvels of Brownsea Island with our guided birdwatching walks. Led by a knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Sat 20th Sep
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 ...

Park to Pier Walk
Sat 20th Sep
10:30 to 12:00

Park to Pier Walk

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 ...

An Exhibition by Zennor Box
Sat 20th Sep
10:30 to 16:30

An Exhibition by Zennor Box

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 ...

Heritage Open Days
Sat 20th Sep
10:00 to 16:30

Heritage Open Days

The Square, Corfe Castle

History and Heritage events

Inside Out Dorset arts festival comes to Corfe Castle as part of Heritage Open Days.As part of the Inside Out Dorset arts ...

Inside Out Arts Festival at Corfe Castle
Sat 20th Sep
10:00 to 16:30

Inside Out Arts Festival at Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle

Art and Museums events

As part of the Inside Out Dorset arts festival, visit the castle for free.Experience Idiòfona, a large-scale sound installation ...

Nordic social walk from YHA Swanage
Sat 20th Sep
10:30 to 14:30

Nordic social walk from YHA Swanage

20 Cluny Crescent, Swanage

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Distance: 7 - 9 miles (12-15 km) Duration: 3 - 4 hours Led by: Steve Ellis, British Nordic Walking National Trainer This ...

Purbeck WALX festival
Sun 21st Sep

Purbeck WALX festival

Festivals

Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low ...

All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
Sun 21st Sep
10:00 to 11:30

All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour

Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland

Environment events

Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Sun 21st Sep
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 ...

Park to Pier Walk
Sun 21st Sep
10:30 to 12:00

Park to Pier Walk

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 ...

An Exhibition by Zennor Box
Sun 21st Sep
10:30 to 16:30

An Exhibition by Zennor Box

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 ...

Heritage Open Days
Sun 21st Sep
10:00 to 16:30

Heritage Open Days

The Square, Corfe Castle

History and Heritage events

Inside Out Dorset arts festival comes to Corfe Castle as part of Heritage Open Days.As part of the Inside Out Dorset arts ...

Inside Out Arts Festival at Corfe Castle
Sun 21st Sep
10:00 to 16:30

Inside Out Arts Festival at Corfe Castle

The Square, Corfe Castle

Art and Museums events

As part of the Inside Out Dorset arts festival, visit the castle for free.Experience Idiòfona, a large-scale sound installation ...

Voices of Durlston Film display
Sun 21st Sep
10:30 to 16:30

Voices of Durlston Film display

Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

A selection of videos on show of Durlston's volunteers, Sheddies, and visitors, delving into what makes Durlston so special. ...

All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
Mon 22nd Sep
10:00 to 11:30

All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour

Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland

Environment events

Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Mon 22nd Sep
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 ...

Park to Pier Walk
Mon 22nd Sep
10:30 to 12:00

Park to Pier Walk

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 ...

An Exhibition by Zennor Box
Mon 22nd Sep
10:30 to 16:30

An Exhibition by Zennor Box

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 ...

Voices of Durlston Film display
Mon 22nd Sep
10:30 to 16:30

Voices of Durlston Film display

Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

A selection of videos on show of Durlston's volunteers, Sheddies, and visitors, delving into what makes Durlston so special. ...

Art for Fun activity
Tue 23rd Sep
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 ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Tue 23rd Sep
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 ...

Park to Pier Walk
Tue 23rd Sep
10:30 to 12:00

Park to Pier Walk

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 ...

An Exhibition by Zennor Box
Tue 23rd Sep
10:30 to 16:30

An Exhibition by Zennor Box

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 ...

Voices of Durlston Film display
Tue 23rd Sep
10:30 to 16:30

Voices of Durlston Film display

Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

A selection of videos on show of Durlston's volunteers, Sheddies, and visitors, delving into what makes Durlston so special. ...

Art for Fun activity
Wed 24th Sep
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 ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Wed 24th Sep
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 ...

Park to Pier Walk
Wed 24th Sep
10:30 to 12:00

Park to Pier Walk

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 ...

An Exhibition by Zennor Box
Wed 24th Sep
10:30 to 16:30

An Exhibition by Zennor Box

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 ...

Voices of Durlston Film display
Wed 24th Sep
10:30 to 16:30

Voices of Durlston Film display

Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country park, Swanage

Exhibitions and Shows events

A selection of videos on show of Durlston's volunteers, Sheddies, and visitors, delving into what makes Durlston so special. ...

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Festivals

details for Purbeck WALX festival

Purbeck WALX festival

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

details for Swanage Blues Festival

Swanage Blues Festival

2nd October 2025 to 5th October 2025

Swanage Blues Festivals

details for Purbeck Film Festival

Purbeck Film Festival

17th October 2025 to 2nd November 2025

Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck

details for Swanage Pirate Festival

Swanage Pirate Festival

23rd May 2026 to 24th May 2026

The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset

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