Festivals in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck

Purbeck WALX festival

15^th September 2025 to 21^st September 2025

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

2^nd October 2025 to 5^th October 2025

Swanage Blues Festivals

Purbeck Film Festival

17^th October 2025 to 2^nd November 2025

Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck

Swanage Pirate Festival

23^rd May 2026 to 24^th May 2026

The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

23^rd May 2026 to 7^th 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.

Swanage Fish and Food Festival

13^th June 2026 to 14^th June 2026

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

Swanage Jazz Festival

10^th July 2026 to 12^th July 2026

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

Swanage Carnival Week

25^th July 2026 to 1^st August 2026

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

20^th August 2026 to 23^rd August 2026

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival