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.
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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
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
An exhibition by land artist Emma Scattergood that explores the impact our landscape has on us - and we have on it. Inspired ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
An exhibition by land artist Emma Scattergood that explores the impact our landscape has on us - and we have on it. Inspired ...
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 ...
18:00 to 22:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Movie Night at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
17:00 to 21:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Song Sung Blue at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
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 ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
An exhibition by land artist Emma Scattergood that explores the impact our landscape has on us - and we have on it. Inspired ...
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 ...
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: ...
10:30 to 11:45
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Coffee Junction at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
An exhibition by land artist Emma Scattergood that explores the impact our landscape has on us - and we have on it. Inspired ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
13:00 to 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Stalls At The Hall Prep at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
18:30 to 19:30
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Stalls At The Hall Set Up at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
Various times
Fine Foundation Gallery , Swanage
Community events
Our Gallery level is closed for a Wedding. The rest of the Park, Castle and Seventh Wave restaurant are open as usual. ...
08:30 to 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Stalls At The Hall at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
08:30 to 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Stalls At The Hall at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
09:00 to 11:00
Quiet Morning at The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum, Wool
History and Heritage events
Join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to The Tank Museum. From 9am-11am all ...
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 ...
10:30 to 14:00
Volunteer Recruitment on Swanage Peir
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Community events
Love Swanage Pier? Enjoy meeting people? Want to make a real difference to a much loved local landmark? Volunteers are ...
12:00 to 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Parkinsons Afternoon Tea 2026 at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
19:00 to 20:30
Swanage Town Band Free Spring Concert
Swanage Methodist Church, 105 High Street, Swanage
Music events
Swanage Town Band Spring Concert Enjoy some great music with the Swanage Town Band's FREE concert with a retiring collection ...
10:00 to 12:00
All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Education events
Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles ...
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 ...
17:00 to 20:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Church Service at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
17:00 to 20:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Church Service at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
19:00 to 21:00
Will McNicol Acoustic Guitar Concert
Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane,, Corfe Castle
Music events
Multi-award-winning acoustic fingerstyle guitarist, Will McNicol, 'one of the best acoustic players on the planet right now' ...
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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.
23rd May 2026 to 24th May 2026
The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset
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.
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