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.
Events this week
Festivals
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring ...
08:30 to 13:00
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: ...
10:30 to 16:30
Look! And Look Again! Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Three artists explore their shared interest of Purbeck’s coast and wildlife. Prints, paintings and drawings by Robin ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival - In the Spirit of PAW art exhibition
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival: In the Spirit of PAW
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival, Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
13:00 to 18:00
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 ...
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
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring ...
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 ...
07:00 to 12:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Wi Art Craft Group at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
08:00 to 09:00
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 ...
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 ...
10:30 to 16:30
Look! And Look Again! Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Three artists explore their shared interest of Purbeck’s coast and wildlife. Prints, paintings and drawings by Robin ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival - In the Spirit of PAW art exhibition
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival: In the Spirit of PAW
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival, Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
Festivals
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring ...
08:30 to 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
U3a French Group at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
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 ...
10:30 to 16:30
Look! And Look Again! Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Three artists explore their shared interest of Purbeck’s coast and wildlife. Prints, paintings and drawings by Robin ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival - In the Spirit of PAW art exhibition
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival: In the Spirit of PAW
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival, Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
13:00 to 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Harmony Rocks at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
Festivals
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring ...
09:00 to 12:30
Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
08:00 to 11:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Fete Committee Meeting at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
08:00 to 09:00
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 ...
08:00 to 09:00
Intermediate 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 ...
10:30 to 16:30
Look! And Look Again! Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Three artists explore their shared interest of Purbeck’s coast and wildlife. Prints, paintings and drawings by Robin ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival - In the Spirit of PAW art exhibition
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival: In the Spirit of PAW
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival, Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Yoga With Semra at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Festivals
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring ...
08:00 to 09:00
Intermediate 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 ...
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 ...
10:30 to 16:30
Look! And Look Again! Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Three artists explore their shared interest of Purbeck’s coast and wildlife. Prints, paintings and drawings by Robin ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival - In the Spirit of PAW art exhibition
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival: In the Spirit of PAW
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival, Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
Festivals
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring ...
08:00 to 09:00
Intermediate 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 ...
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 ...
10:30 to 16:30
Look! And Look Again! Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Three artists explore their shared interest of Purbeck’s coast and wildlife. Prints, paintings and drawings by Robin ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival - In the Spirit of PAW art exhibition
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival: In the Spirit of PAW
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival, Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
10:00 to 16:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Join Fiery Jack's circus skills school for a full day of circus fun.From 10am, have a go at a range of circus skills ...
20:00 to 22:30
Night Wildlife & Nightjar Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
RSPB Arne,, Wareham
Animals and Conservation events
Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over. An exclusive opportunity to see and ...
Festivals
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring ...
08:00 to 09:00
Intermediate 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 ...
10:30 to 16:30
Look! And Look Again! Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Three artists explore their shared interest of Purbeck’s coast and wildlife. Prints, paintings and drawings by Robin ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival - In the Spirit of PAW art exhibition
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
10:00 to 16:30
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival: In the Spirit of PAW
Castle View Welcome Centre, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
In collaboration with Purbeck Art Weeks Festival, Castle View Welcome Centre will play host to an exhibition of work from ...
10:00 to 16:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Join Fiery Jack's circus skills school for a full day of circus fun.From 10am, have a go at a range of circus skills ...
12:00 to 15:00
727 Seven women, 2 hospices fundraiser
Sandy Hill Lane, Corfe Castle
Music events
Please join us for an afternoon of music and art in the marquee at Sandy Hill Arts to raise funds for Forest Holme Hospice, ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Db Drum Practice at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
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Festivals
Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
23rd May 2026 to 7th June 2026
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring the array of Open Studios and the huge range of artistic riches, from painting, photography and sculpture to ceramics.
Swanage Fish and Food Festival
13th June 2026 to 14th June 2026
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
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.
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