Festivals coming soon in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck

Swanage Carnival Week

27^th July 2024 to 3^rd August 2024

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.

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

15^th August 2024 to 18^th August 2024

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Swanage Fish Festival

24^th August 2024 to 25^th August 2024

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

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

29^th August 2024 to 1^st September 2024

The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

Swanage Folk Festival

6^th September 2024 to 8^th September 2024

Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.

Purbeck WALX festival

9^th September 2024 to 16^th September 2024

Nordic Walkers of all levels are invited to join the team at Nordic Walking UK for a week of Nordic walking, workshops and social events in the stunning Isle of Purbeck in Dorset

Swanage Blues Festival

3^rd October 2024 to 6^th October 2024

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year

Purbeck Film Festival

18^th October 2024 to 3^rd November 2024

Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24^th May 2025 to 8^th June 2025

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.