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

Summer Holidays: Season of STEM
Tue 02nd Sep
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 ...

Art for Fun activity
Tue 02nd 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 02nd 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 02nd 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 02nd 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 ...

Works on Paper Pop-up Exhibition
Tue 02nd Sep
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 ...

Art for Fun activity
Wed 03rd 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 03rd 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 03rd 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 03rd 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 ...

Works on Paper Pop-up Exhibition
Wed 03rd Sep
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 ...

Paddle Steamer Waverley Swanage to Yarmouth
Wed 03rd Sep
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
Thu 04th Sep

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

Festivals

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival is a prestigious and inspiring annual event, offering an exceptional artistic ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Thu 04th 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 04th 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 04th 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 ...

Works on Paper Pop-up Exhibition
Thu 04th Sep
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 ...

Purbeck Folk Club
Thu 04th Sep
19:30 to 22:30

Purbeck Folk Club

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 ...

Swanage Folk Festival
Fri 05th Sep

Swanage Folk Festival

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
Fri 05th Sep

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

Festivals

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival is a prestigious and inspiring annual event, offering an exceptional artistic ...

Classic and Steam Vehicle Show
Fri 05th Sep
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 ...

Art for Fun activity
Fri 05th 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 05th 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 05th 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 05th 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 ...

Works on Paper Pop-up Exhibition
Fri 05th Sep
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 ...

Swanage Folk Festival
Sat 06th Sep

Swanage Folk Festival

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
Sat 06th Sep

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

Festivals

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival is a prestigious and inspiring annual event, offering an exceptional artistic ...

Classic and Steam Vehicle Show
Sat 06th Sep
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 ...

Yoga in the Dunes
Sat 06th Sep
09:00 to 10:15

Yoga in the Dunes

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 ...

Art for Fun activity
Sat 06th 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
Sat 06th 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 06th 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 06th 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 ...

Works on Paper Pop-up Exhibition
Sat 06th Sep
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 ...

Civil War Re-enactment weekend
Sat 06th Sep
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 ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition
Sat 06th 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 ...

Meet a Moth
Sat 06th Sep
11:00 to 11:30

Meet a Moth

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 ...

Swanage Folk Festival
Sun 07th Sep

Swanage Folk Festival

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
Sun 07th Sep

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

Festivals

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival is a prestigious and inspiring annual event, offering an exceptional artistic ...

Classic and Steam Vehicle Show
Sun 07th Sep
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 ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Sun 07th 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 07th 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 07th 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 ...

Works on Paper Pop-up Exhibition
Sun 07th Sep
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 ...

Civil War Re-enactment weekend
Sun 07th Sep
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 ...

Landing Among the Stars Exhibition
Sun 07th 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 ...

PICMF: Interactive Family Concert!
Sun 07th Sep
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', ...

An Architectural Adventure - family quest
Mon 08th 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 08th 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 08th 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
Mon 08th 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 ...

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Festivals

details for Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

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

details for Swanage Folk Festival

Swanage Folk Festival

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.

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

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