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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
24th July 2020 to 26th July 2020
Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.
25th July 2020 to 1st August 2020
The week long event begins on Saturday night with a large firework display followed by the procession of decorated floats and bands on Sunday afternoon.
7th August 2020 to 16th August 2020
20th August 2020 to 23rd August 2020
The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
3rd September 2020 to 6th September 2020
The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
11th September 2020 to 13th September 2020
Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.