Events in Swanage

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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May 2024

1st

Wed
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Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

Event Time07:30

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 ...

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Convergence Exhibition

Event Time10:30 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 ...

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Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

Event Time12:00

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 ...

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Pat Lemon Drum Practice

Event Time17:00

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 ...

2nd

Thu
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Convergence Exhibition

Event Time10:30 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 ...

3rd

Fri
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Convergence Exhibition

Event Time10:30 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 ...

4th

Sat
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Convergence Exhibition

Event Time10:30 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 ...

5th

Sun
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Cath Newman Yoga

Event Time07:30

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 ...

Art and Museums Event Icon

Convergence Exhibition

Event Time10:30 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 ...

6th

Mon
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Convergence Exhibition

Event Time10:30 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 ...

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Cath Newman Yoga

Event Time17:00

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 ...

7th

Tue
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Cath Newman Yoga

Event Time07:00

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 ...

Art and Museums Event Icon

Convergence Exhibition

Event Time10:30 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 ...

8th

Wed
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Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

Event Time07:30

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 ...

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Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

Event Time12:00

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 ...

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Pat Lemon Drum Practice

Event Time17:00

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 ...

9th

Thu
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Cath Newman Yoga

Event Time17:00

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 ...

10th

Fri
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Swanage Railway Diesel Gala

Event TimeVarious times

History and Heritage in Swanage

Swanage railway Diesel Gala event ...

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U3a Gadget Group

Event Time07:30

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 ...

11th

Sat
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Swanage Railway Diesel Gala

Event TimeVarious times

History and Heritage in Swanage

Swanage railway Diesel Gala event ...

12th

Sun
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Swanage Railway Diesel Gala

Event TimeVarious times

History and Heritage in Swanage

Swanage railway Diesel Gala event ...

13th

Mon
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U3a Table Tennis

Event Time07:30

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 ...

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Pins Needles Sewing Group

Event Time12:00

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 ...

14th

Tue
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Movie Night

Event Time17:30

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 ...

15th

Wed
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U3a Science Technology

Event Time07:30

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 ...

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Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

Event Time12:00

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 ...

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Pat Lemon Drum Practice

Event Time17:00

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 ...

18th

Sat
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Unavailable For Large Parties With Music

Event Time17:00

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 ...

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Unavailable For Evening Hire

Event Time17:00

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 ...

20th

Mon
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U3a Table Tennis

Event Time07:30

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 ...

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Pins Needles Sewing Group

Event Time12:00

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 ...

22nd

Wed
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Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

Event Time07:30

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 ...

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Vh Committee

Event Time09:30

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 ...

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Harmony Rocks Choir Practice

Event Time12:00

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 ...

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Pat Lemon Drum Practice

Event Time17:00

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 ...

23rd

Thu
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U3a Meeting Point

Event Time07:30

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 ...

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U3a Archaeology

Event Time23:00

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 ...

25th

Sat
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 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...

26th

Sun
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 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...

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Cath Newman Yoga

Event Time07:30

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 ...

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Trust10

Event Time08:45 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...

27th

Mon
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 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...

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Cath Newman Yoga

Event Time17:00

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 ...

28th

Tue
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 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...

 Community Event Icon

Cath Newman Yoga

Event Time07:00

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 ...

29th

Wed
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 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...

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Hall Out Of Use For Maintenance

Event Time07:30

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 ...

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Pat Lemon Drum Practice

Event Time17:00

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 ...

30th

Thu
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 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...

 Community Event Icon

Cath Newman Yoga

Event Time17:00

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 ...

31st

Fri
Event Time

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Event Time25/05/2024 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...


Festivals

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

details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

25th May 2024 to 9th June 2024

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.

details for Swanage Fish Festival

Swanage Fish Festival

15th June 2024 to 16th June 2024

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

details for Swanage Jazz Festival

Swanage Jazz Festival

12th July 2024 to 14th July 2024

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

details for Wilkswood Reggae Festival

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

18th July 2024 to 21st July 2024

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

details for Swanage Carnival Week

Swanage Carnival Week

27th July 2024 to 3rd 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.

details for Swanage Folk Festival

Swanage Folk Festival

6th September 2024 to 8th September 2024

Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.

details for Purbeck WALX festival

Purbeck WALX festival

9th September 2024 to 16th 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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