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
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: ...
10:00 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 ...
10:00 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
Purbeck Wi 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 ...
08:00 to 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
U3a Science And Tech at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
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 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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
19:00 to 20:30
All Saint's, 26 Ulwell Road, Swanage
Community events
Any Questions? We next meet on Thursday 21st May when speaker and subject will be: Professor Andrew Halestrap “Science ...
08:30 to 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Archaeology U3a Group at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
10:00 to 12:00
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
A walk for neurodivergent people to connect and enjoy nature together. Led by ADHD coach Jane Woods and National Trust.A ...
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 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 ...
13:00 to 18:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Elemental Soundbath at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
Festivals
Ahoy there, me hearties! Each year, the beautiful seaside town of Swanage is transformed into a haven for buccaneers, privateers, ...
Festivals
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring ...
10:00 to 12:30
Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island
Animals and Conservation events
Experience the wonderful birdlife of Brownsea Island with our guided birdwatching walks. Led by a knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife ...
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 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
The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Are you ready for an adventure worthy of the New Famous Five? Whether you arrive with a team of budding explorers or a family ...
10:00 to 17:00
Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C – Major Solo Art Exhibition
Stoborough Village Hall, Stoborough
Art and Museums events
Purbeck-based sculptor Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C. presents a major solo exhibition spanning nearly four decades of work. Primarily ...
10:00 to 12:00
Family Neurodivergent Nature Walk
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
A safe, friendly, non-judgemental space to meet like-minded neurodivergent people who enjoy spending time in nature. What ...
10:00 to 15:30
The New Famous Five and the Smugglers Code
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Our interactive trail will have you following a treasure map, cracking codes and having lots of family fun along the way, ...
10:00 to 16:30
May Half Term - Stories and Seedlings at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Animals and Conservation events
Plant your own nasturtium seeds in an eco pot and take home a little bit of history. Nasturtiums have long been valued for ...
18:30 to 20:00
Biofluorescence Experience in Nature at RSPB Arne
RSPB Arne,, Wareham
Animals and Conservation events
Biofluorescence is one of nature’s hidden wonders! Encounter an invisible natural world on an exclusive night-time adventure ...
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
Ahoy there, me hearties! Each year, the beautiful seaside town of Swanage is transformed into a haven for buccaneers, privateers, ...
Festivals
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck. Enjoy exploring ...
04:15 to 06:15
Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
RSPB Arne,, Wareham
Animals and Conservation events
Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of beautiful RSPB Arne, while watching the breath-taking spectacle of sunrise over ...
08:50 to 11:00
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Join us for the Trust10 at Studland Bay and challenge yourself on this 10km trail run with breathtaking views. Trust10 ...
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 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
The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Are you ready for an adventure worthy of the New Famous Five? Whether you arrive with a team of budding explorers or a family ...
10:00 to 17:00
Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C – Major Solo Art Exhibition
Stoborough Village Hall, Stoborough
Art and Museums events
Purbeck-based sculptor Andrew Thomas S.W.A.C. presents a major solo exhibition spanning nearly four decades of work. Primarily ...
10:00 to 15:30
The New Famous Five and the Smugglers Code
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Childrens or Family Event events
Our interactive trail will have you following a treasure map, cracking codes and having lots of family fun along the way, ...
10:00 to 16:30
May Half Term - Stories and Seedlings at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Animals and Conservation events
Plant your own nasturtium seeds in an eco pot and take home a little bit of history. Nasturtiums have long been valued for ...
14:00 to 16:00
An Afternoon with Hettie Judah
Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane,, Corfe Castle
Art and Museums events
Join use for an afternoon with acclaimed writer, curator and broadcaster Hettie Judah. Marking the release of her new book ...
14:30 to 15:30
Swanage Pier: The Tale of Two Piers Walk
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
History and Heritage events
Sunday 24th May - 2.30pm Sunday 5th July - 2.30pm Step back into the Victorian era with a gentle, engaging stroll along ...
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 ...
18:30 to 09:00
Fish and Chip Cruiser to Poole from Swanage Pier
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Food and Drink events
Sunday 24th May Saturday 13th June Friday 10th July Wednesday 29th July Set sail on a memorable early evening circular ...
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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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