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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
Wilkswood Reggae Festival
23rd July 2021 to 25th July 2021
Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.
Swanage Carnival Week
31st July 2021 to 7th August 2021
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
19th August 2021 to 22nd August 2021
The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
Purbeck Chamber Music Festival
2nd September 2021 to 5th September 2021
The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Swanage Folk Festival
10th September 2021 to 12th September 2021
Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.
Purbeck WALX festival
17th September 2021 to 19th September 2021
Nordic Walkers of all levels are invited to join the team at Nordic Walking UK for three days of Nordic walking, workshops and social events in the stunning Isle of Purbeck in Dorset