Whats On in May 2025 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: Animals and Conservation (22), Art and Museums (90), Childrens or Family Event (108), Community (275), Education (35), Exhibitions and Shows (23), Fetes and Festivals (2), Food and Drink (2), History and Heritage (88), Hobbies (4), Music (70), Sport and Exercise, Walks (27), Theatre and Stage (3), .
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ThuPost Office Outreach
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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 ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
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Tue8th
ThuPost Office Outreach
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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 ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
15th
ThuPost Office Outreach
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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 ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
16th
FriSwanage Railway All Day
23:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Swanage Railway All Day 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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Tue22nd
ThuPost Office Outreach
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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 ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
24th
SatPurbeck Art Weeks Festival
24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025
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...
Harmans Cross 2025 Barn Dance
17:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmans Cross 2025 Barn Dance 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
SunPurbeck Art Weeks Festival
24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025
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
MonPurbeck Art Weeks Festival
24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025
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...
27th
TuePurbeck Art Weeks Festival
24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025
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...
28th
WedPurbeck Art Weeks Festival
24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025
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...
29th
ThuPurbeck Art Weeks Festival
24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025
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...
Post Office Outreach
08:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Post Office Outreach 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
FriPurbeck Art Weeks Festival
24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025
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...
31st
SatPurbeck Art Weeks Festival
24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025
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
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.
15th August 2024 to 18th August 2024
The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
24th August 2024 to 25th August 2024
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
29th August 2024 to 1st September 2024
The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
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.
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
3rd October 2024 to 6th October 2024
Swanage Blues Festivals take place in March and October each year
18th October 2024 to 3rd November 2024
Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck
24th May 2025 to 8th June 2025
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.
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