Whats On in January 2026 events in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck
Throughout the year Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck plays host to a wide array of events and festivals for all ages.
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Studland Style
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Explore the beach and dunes to find the twelve Christmas trees and collect bespoke lyrics to complete a song and earn a sticker.Following ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 17:00
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Festive fun for the whole family! This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, Christmas ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Studland Style
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Explore the beach and dunes to find the twelve Christmas trees and collect bespoke lyrics to complete a song and earn a sticker.Following ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 17:00
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Festive fun for the whole family! This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, Christmas ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Studland Style
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Explore the beach and dunes to find the twelve Christmas trees and collect bespoke lyrics to complete a song and earn a sticker.Following ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 17:00
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Festive fun for the whole family! This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, Christmas ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
10:00 to 15:00
The Twelve Days of Christmas - Studland Style
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Explore the beach and dunes to find the twelve Christmas trees and collect bespoke lyrics to complete a song and earn a sticker.Following ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Explore the castle this festive season, searching for the festive scenes in the castle.Search for the festive scenes and ...
10:00 to 15:30
Monty and Matilda Travelling Tales - family quest
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Search for the festive scenes and find out what other National Trust properties Monty & Matilda have visited this yearThis ...
10:00 to 17:00
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Festive fun for the whole family! This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, Christmas ...
10:00 to 16:00
Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs
Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Community events
A brand-new free exhibition in Durlston Castle's Fine Foundation Gallery, 'Incredible Insects and Brilliant Bugs' ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
11:30 to 12:00
Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Castle, Swanage
Community events
Join the Ranger to explore an exhibition full of the 20th century history of Durlston and the Pleasure Grounds, featuring ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
09:30 to 10:30
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:50 to 11:00
Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Join us for the Trust10 at Studland Bay and challenge yourself on this 10km trail run with breathtaking views.Trust10 running ...
10:30 to 15:00
Blacksmithing Workshops - Medieval Key Making
The Square, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Join Alistair Butcher of AB Forgeworks, a local blacksmith based in Corfe Castle village, for a hands-on forging session ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
14:00 to 16:00
The Durlston Shed , Swanage
Community events
Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 10:00
Commercial Road, Swanage
Music events
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday from 8am I'll bring you "The Paul Thompson Show" broadcast live from the Purbeck Sounds ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
08:00 to 08:45
Swanage Beach near Banjo Pier, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Start your day with a guided yoga practice on the beach - suitable for all abilities, ages 18 upwards. £5 for 45 minutes. Every ...
09:00 to 11:00
Quiet Morning at The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum, Wool
History and Heritage events
Join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to The Tank Museum. From 9am-11am all ...
10:00 to 17:00
AndyKnillArtStudio, 21 Commercial Road, Swanage
Childrens or Family Event events
Every day the shop is open ‘Art for Fun’ is available (ie Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) indoors or out depending ...
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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
23rd May 2026 to 7th 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.
23rd May 2026 to 24th May 2026
The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset
Swanage Fish and Food Festival
13th June 2026 to 14th June 2026
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
25th July 2026 to 1st 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.
20th August 2026 to 23rd August 2026
The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
3rd September 2026 to 6th September 2026
The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
11th September 2026 to 13th September 2026
Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.
17th September 2026 to 20th September 2026
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
