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Whats On for August 2019

Throughout the year Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck plays host to a wide array of events and festivals for all ages. You can filter the events by: Animals and Conservation (2), Childrens or Family Event (27), Community (262), Durlston Country Park (79), Fetes and Festivals (1), History and Heritage (1), Music (6), Sport and Exercise, Walks (3), Theatre and Stage (14), .

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Events in August 2019

Aug
1^st

Swanage Carnival Week

Once every year at the start of August Swanage comes alive as the carnival comes to town. Visit our Swanage Carnival page for more information
In Local Festivals

Swanage Carnival Week Various times

Swanage annual Carnival. More information can be found on our Carnival page at https://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/things-to-do/local-attractions/swanage-carnival ...
At Swanage in Childrens or Family Event events

Aug
2^nd

Swanage Carnival Week

Once every year at the start of August Swanage comes alive as the carnival comes to town. Visit our Swanage Carnival page for more information
In Local Festivals

Swanage Carnival Week Various times

Aug
3^rd

Swanage Carnival Week

Once every year at the start of August Swanage comes alive as the carnival comes to town. Visit our Swanage Carnival page for more information
In Local Festivals

Swanage Carnival Week Various times

Aug
9^th

Swanage Lifeboat Week

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Aug
10^th

Swanage Lifeboat Week

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Aug
11^th

Swanage Lifeboat Week

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Aug
12^th

Swanage Lifeboat Week

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Aug
13^th

Swanage Lifeboat Week

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Aug
14^th

Swanage Lifeboat Week

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Aug
15^th

Swanage Lifeboat Week

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Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is a small festival set on a farm on the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. We’re a festival that’s loved by everyone because there’s loads for kids to do, loads
In Local Festivals

Aug
16^th

Swanage Lifeboat Week

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Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Railway Exhibitions And Clearance - All Day 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Fri, 16 Aug 2019 1 pm - 10 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

Aug
17^th

Swanage Lifeboat Week

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Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Railway Exhibitions And Clearance - All Day 08:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Sat, 17 Aug 2019 8:30 am - 11:30 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

Aug
18^th

Swanage Lifeboat Week

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Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Aug
19^th

Railway Exhibitions And Clearance - All Day 08:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall event on (Mon, 19 Aug 2019 8 am - 6 pm GMT) Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
At Harmans Cross in Community events

Aug
29^th

Purbeck Chamber Music Festival

Natalie Clein is the Musical Director of the Purbeck Chamber Music Festival which has been growing since she first played a solo cello recital during Purbeck Art Weeks in 2009. From ‘Natalie Clein
In Local Festivals

Aug
30^th

Purbeck Chamber Music Festival

Aug
31^st

Purbeck Chamber Music Festival

Festivals

Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals

Purbeck Film Festival

12^th October 2018 to 27^th October 2018

Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck

Swanage Blues Festival

28^th February 2019 to 3^rd March 2019

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year

Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala

10^th May 2019 to 12^th May 2019

The Diesel Gala will see an impressive line up of diesel locomotives operating on the Swanage Railway.

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25^th May 2019 to 9^th June 2019

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.

Swanage Fish Festival

8^th June 2019 to 9^th June 2019

Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

19^th July 2019 to 21^st July 2019

Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.