Whats On for October 2026 in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck

Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting

Festivals

We’ve got a brilliant programme of entertainment for you this October with some of your regular favourites, such as Hugh ...

Thu 01^st Oct
09:00 to 12:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...

Thu 01^st Oct
18:00 to 22:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Yoga With Semra at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Fri 02^nd Oct

Festivals

We’ve got a brilliant programme of entertainment for you this October with some of your regular favourites, such as Hugh ...

Fri 02^nd Oct
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 ...

Fri 02^nd Oct
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 ...

Sat 03^rd Oct

Festivals

We’ve got a brilliant programme of entertainment for you this October with some of your regular favourites, such as Hugh ...

Sat 03^rd Oct
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 ...

Sat 03^rd Oct
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 ...

Sun 04^th Oct

Festivals

We’ve got a brilliant programme of entertainment for you this October with some of your regular favourites, such as Hugh ...

Sun 04^th Oct
18:00 to 22:00

Db Drum Practice

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Db Drum Practice at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Mon 05^th Oct
08:30 to 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Mon 05^th Oct
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 ...

Mon 05^th Oct
13:00 to 18:00

Pins And Needles

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Tue 06^th Oct
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 ...

Tue 06^th Oct
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 ...

Wed 07^th Oct
08:30 to 13:00

U3a French Group

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

U3a French Group at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Wed 07^th Oct
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 ...

Wed 07^th Oct
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 ...

Wed 07^th Oct
13:00 to 18:00

Harmony Rocks

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Harmony Rocks at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Thu 08^th Oct
18:00 to 22:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Yoga With Semra at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Fri 09^th Oct
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 ...

Fri 09^th Oct
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 ...

Sat 10^th Oct
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 ...

Sat 10^th Oct
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 ...

Sun 11^th Oct
18:00 to 22:00

Db Drum Practice

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Db Drum Practice at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Mon 12^th Oct
08:30 to 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Mon 12^th Oct
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 ...

Mon 12^th Oct
13:00 to 18:00

Pins And Needles

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Tue 13^th Oct
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 ...

Tue 13^th Oct
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 ...

Tue 13^th Oct
18:00 to 22:00

Movie Night

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Movie Night at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Wed 14^th Oct
08:30 to 13:00

U3a French Group

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

U3a French Group at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Wed 14^th Oct
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 ...

Wed 14^th Oct
10:00 to 17:00

Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting

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 ...

Wed 14^th Oct
13:00 to 18:00

Harmony Rocks

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Harmony Rocks at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Thu 15^th Oct
09:00 to 12:30

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...

Thu 15^th Oct
18:00 to 22:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Yoga With Semra at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Fri 16^th Oct
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 ...

Fri 16^th Oct
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 ...

Sat 17^th Oct
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 ...

Sat 17^th Oct
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 ...

Sun 18^th Oct
17:00 to 20:00

Church Service

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Church Service at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Sun 18^th Oct
17:00 to 20:00

Church Service

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Church Service at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Mon 19^th Oct
08:30 to 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Mon 19^th Oct
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 ...

Mon 19^th Oct
13:00 to 18:00

Pins And Needles

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Tue 20^th Oct
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 ...

Tue 20^th Oct
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 ...

Tue 20^th Oct
18:00 to 22:00

Purbeck Wi

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Purbeck Wi at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Wed 21^st Oct
08:00 to 13:00

U3a Science And Tech

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

U3a Science And Tech at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...

Wed 21^st Oct
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 ...

Wed 21^st Oct
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 ...

Wed 21^st Oct
13:00 to 18:00

Harmony Rocks

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Harmony Rocks at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Thu 22^nd Oct
08:30 to 13:00

U3a Meeting Point

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

U3a Meeting Point at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Thu 22^nd Oct
18:00 to 22:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Yoga With Semra at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Fri 23^rd Oct
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 ...

Fri 23^rd Oct
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 ...

Sat 24^th Oct
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 ...

Sat 24^th Oct
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 ...

Sat 24^th Oct
10:00 to 12:30

Wild wetland bird walk

Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island

Animals and Conservation events

Experience the wonderful birdlife of Brownsea Island with our guided birdwatching walks. Led by a knowledgeable Dorset Wildlife ...

Sun 25^th Oct
18:00 to 22:00

Db Drum Practice

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Db Drum Practice at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Mon 26^th Oct
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 ...

Mon 26^th Oct
08:30 to 13:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Tue 27^th Oct
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 ...

Tue 27^th Oct
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 ...

Wed 28^th Oct
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 ...

Wed 28^th Oct
10:00 to 17:00

Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting All Day

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 ...

Thu 29^th Oct
08:00 to 16:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting All Day at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross ...

Thu 29^th Oct
18:00 to 22:00

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

Yoga With Semra at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Fri 30^th Oct
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 ...

Fri 30^th Oct
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 ...

Sat 31^st Oct
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 ...

Sat 31^st Oct
10:00 to 17:00

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

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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Festivals

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

23^rd May 2026 to 7^th 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.

Swanage Pirate Festival

23^rd May 2026 to 24^th May 2026

The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset

Swanage Fish and Food Festival

13^th June 2026 to 14^th June 2026

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

10^th July 2026 to 12^th July 2026

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

Swanage Carnival Week

25^th July 2026 to 1^st 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.

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

20^th August 2026 to 23^rd August 2026

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

3^rd September 2026 to 6^th September 2026

The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

Swanage Folk Festival

11^th September 2026 to 13^th September 2026

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

Purbeck WALX festival

17^th September 2026 to 20^th 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