
Whats On in September 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 (341), Education (16), History and Heritage (1), Hobbies (6), Sport and Exercise, Walks (29), Theatre and Stage (1), .
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MonU3a 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 ...
4th
WedHall 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 ...
6th
FriSwanage Folk Festival
06/09/2024 to 08/09/2024
Festival
Every year for the weekend on the second Friday after the August Bank Holiday Monday Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers. Folk music followers can flock to the join-in sessions, concerts and try something new at wor...
7th
SatSwanage Folk Festival
06/09/2024 to 08/09/2024
Festival
Every year for the weekend on the second Friday after the August Bank Holiday Monday Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers. Folk music followers can flock to the join-in sessions, concerts and try something new at wor...
8th
SunSwanage Folk Festival
06/09/2024 to 08/09/2024
Festival
Every year for the weekend on the second Friday after the August Bank Holiday Monday Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers. Folk music followers can flock to the join-in sessions, concerts and try something new at wor...
9th
MonPurbeck WALX festival
09/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
Festival
Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low cost pass will secure you booking rights to 3 walks a day. Walks include the Purbeck favourites plus iconic Dorset walks including:- Cerne Abbas Giant, Golden Cap, Colmers Hill a...
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 ...
10th
TuePurbeck WALX festival
09/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
Festival
Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low cost pass will secure you booking rights to 3 walks a day. Walks include the Purbeck favourites plus iconic Dorset walks including:- Cerne Abbas Giant, Golden Cap, Colmers Hill a...
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 ...
11th
WedPurbeck WALX festival
09/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
Festival
Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low cost pass will secure you booking rights to 3 walks a day. Walks include the Purbeck favourites plus iconic Dorset walks including:- Cerne Abbas Giant, Golden Cap, Colmers Hill a...
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 ...
12th
ThuPurbeck WALX festival
09/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
Festival
Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low cost pass will secure you booking rights to 3 walks a day. Walks include the Purbeck favourites plus iconic Dorset walks including:- Cerne Abbas Giant, Golden Cap, Colmers Hill a...
13th
FriPurbeck WALX festival
09/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
Festival
Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low cost pass will secure you booking rights to 3 walks a day. Walks include the Purbeck favourites plus iconic Dorset walks including:- Cerne Abbas Giant, Golden Cap, Colmers Hill a...
Nordic Walking Group Friday And Saturday
07:30
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Nordic Walking Group Friday And Saturday 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
SatPurbeck WALX festival
09/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
Festival
Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low cost pass will secure you booking rights to 3 walks a day. Walks include the Purbeck favourites plus iconic Dorset walks including:- Cerne Abbas Giant, Golden Cap, Colmers Hill a...
15th
SunPurbeck WALX festival
09/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
Festival
Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low cost pass will secure you booking rights to 3 walks a day. Walks include the Purbeck favourites plus iconic Dorset walks including:- Cerne Abbas Giant, Golden Cap, Colmers Hill a...
16th
MonPurbeck WALX festival
09/09/2024 to 16/09/2024
Festival
Join WALX Dorset for a week of walking in Dorset - come for a day, a few days, the whole week or just the weekend. A low cost pass will secure you booking rights to 3 walks a day. Walks include the Purbeck favourites plus iconic Dorset walks including:- Cerne Abbas Giant, Golden Cap, Colmers Hill a...
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 ...
18th
WedU3a 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 ...
23rd
MonU3a 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 ...
25th
WedHall 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 ...
26th
ThuU3a 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 ...
30th
MonU3a 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 ...
Festivals
Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals

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.

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.


18th July 2024 to 21st July 2024
Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.

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.

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
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