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Throughout the year Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck plays host to a wide array of events and festivals for all ages. You can filter the events by: Childrens or Family Event (6), Community (76), Durlston Country Park (1), Food and Drink (5), History and Heritage (1), .
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Election All Day 05:00
Patchwork Group 07:30
Purbeck Railway Circle 17:00
Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
Swanage Blues Festival
4th March 2021 to 7th March 2021
Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year
Swanage Fish Festival
12th June 2021 to 13th June 2021
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
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.
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.
30th September 2021 to 3rd October 2021