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
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
14:00 to 15:00
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 160 Victoria Avenue, Swanage
Music events
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 16:30
Secrets of the Shadows Family Quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Can you help our resident ghost detective with his investigation? Join us on this family quest to learn about the ghostly ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Studland Style
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Explore the beach and dunes to find the twelve Christmas trees and collect bespoke lyrics to complete a song and earn a sticker.Following ...
18:30 to 22:00
St Mary's Church, Swanage
Music events
The Purbeck Arts Choir are singing Handel's Messiah with orchestra and professional soloists. Adult tickets only £12. ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Studland Style
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Explore the beach and dunes to find the twelve Christmas trees and collect bespoke lyrics to complete a song and earn a sticker.Following ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Studland Style
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Explore the beach and dunes to find the twelve Christmas trees and collect bespoke lyrics to complete a song and earn a sticker.Following ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Studland Style
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Explore the beach and dunes to find the twelve Christmas trees and collect bespoke lyrics to complete a song and earn a sticker.Following ...
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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.
