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 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 ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
18:30 to 19:30
Swanage Town Band Carols on the Bandstand
Swanage Bandstand, Horsecliffe Lane, Swanage
Music events
If we are rained off on 10th December we will play on 17th December at 6.30pm, weather permitting. ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
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 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 ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
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 ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
10:00 to 16:00
Station Road, Swanage
Community events
The Swanage Christmas Market is a cherished annual event that traditionally takes place along Station Road in Swanage, Dorset. ...
16:00 to 19:15
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Experience the magic of exploring Corfe Castle at night under the starsExplore the ruins of Corfe Castle lit under warm glowing ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to ...
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 ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
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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.
