Whats On in May 2024
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. You can filter the events by: Art and Museums (132), Childrens or Family Event (136), Community (342), Education (16), History and Heritage (1), Hobbies (6), Sport and Exercise, Walks (29), Theatre and Stage (1), .

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April

May 2024

June

1^st

Wed

Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Drop in to the Fine Foundation Gallery to view twenty3 art collective present a thought-provoking exhibition that explores themes from hum... Venue: Fine Foundation Gallery Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks Choir Practice at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Pat Lemon Drum Practice

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pat Lemon Drum Practice at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

2^nd

Thu

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

3^rd

Fri

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

4^th

Sat

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

5^th

Sun

Cath Newman Yoga

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cath Newman Yoga at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

6^th

Mon

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

Cath Newman Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

7^th

Tue

Cath Newman Yoga

07:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Convergence Exhibition

10:30 to 17:00

Art and Museums in Swanage

8^th

Wed

Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Pat Lemon Drum Practice

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

9^th

Thu

Cath Newman Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

10^th

Fri

Swanage Railway Diesel Gala

Various times

History and Heritage in Swanage

Swanage railway Diesel Gala event ...

U3a Gadget Group

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Gadget Group at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

11^th

Sat

Swanage Railway Diesel Gala

Various times

History and Heritage in Swanage

Swanage railway Diesel Gala event ...

12^th

Sun

Swanage Railway Diesel Gala

Various times

History and Heritage in Swanage

Swanage railway Diesel Gala event ...

13^th

Mon

U3a Table Tennis

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Pins Needles Sewing Group

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins Needles Sewing Group at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

14^th

Tue

Movie Night

17:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Movie Night at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

15^th

Wed

U3a Science Technology

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Science Technology at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Pat Lemon Drum Practice

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

18^th

Sat

Unavailable For Large Parties With Music

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Unavailable For Large Parties With Music at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Unavailable For Evening Hire

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Unavailable For Evening Hire at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

20^th

Mon

U3a Table Tennis

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Pins Needles Sewing Group

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

22^nd

Wed

Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Vh Committee

09:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Vh Committee at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Pat Lemon Drum Practice

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

23^rd

Thu

U3a Meeting Point

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Meeting Point at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

U3a Archaeology

23:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Archaeology at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

25^th

Sat

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

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, prints and mosaics, wood work, digital art and m...

26^th

Sun

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

Cath Newman Yoga

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Trust10

08:45 to 11:00

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Studland

National Trust event. Trust10 running is about enjoying the landscapes and nature surrounding you rather than a competitive event supported by timing systems. Therefore, if timing is important to you, we recommend that you bring your own device to record your run. Our Trust10 10k trail run is a cha...

27^th

Mon

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

Cath Newman Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

28^th

Tue

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

Cath Newman Yoga

07:00

Community in Harmans Cross

29^th

Wed

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Pat Lemon Drum Practice

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

30^th

Thu

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

Cath Newman Yoga

17:00

Community in Harmans Cross

31^st

Fri

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25/05/2024 to 09/06/2024

Festival

Festivals

Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25^th May 2024 to 9^th June 2024

Swanage Fish Festival

15^th June 2024 to 16^th June 2024

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

12^th July 2024 to 14^th July 2024

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

18^th July 2024 to 21^st July 2024

Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.

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.

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

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