Whats on at the Weekend 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.
Events for weekend starting Saturday 07 March 2026
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 ...
09:00 to 10:30
Durlston Country park, Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's ...
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 ...
10:00 to 16:00
The Square, Corfe Castle
Community events
Second-hand Book Fair. Saturday 7 March Within Corfe Castle ruins from 10am - 4pm.This event starts with a storytelling session ...
18:30 to 21:30
Rectory Classroom, St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage
Hobbies events
Would you enjoy a game of cards on a Saturday evening? You are welcome to join our friendly, local whist drive with tea, ...
18:00 to 23:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Purbeck Big Band Concert at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
02:03 to 05:30
Celebration of Women on International Women's Day
The Mowlem Studio , Swanage
Community events
Celebration of Local Purbeck Women on International Women’s Day Sunday March 8th 14.30 - 17.30 at the Studio in the Mowlem. There ...
10:00 to 16:00
We All Bloom Differently Exhibition
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Dorset Care Leavers invite you to reflect on preconceptions of those labelled as 'care experienced', displaying ...
16:00 to 19:30
Come and Sing Evensong with David Ogden
St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage, Swanage
Music events
The next in our highly popular series of Come and Sing Evensongs - just turn up and sing - all music and refreshments provided ...
18:30 to 21:30
Rectory Classroom, St Mary's Church, Church Hill, Swanage
Hobbies events
Would you enjoy a game of cards on a Saturday evening? You are welcome to join our friendly, local whist drive with tea, ...
18:00 to 22:00
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 ...
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Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
23rd May 2026 to 7th 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.
23rd May 2026 to 24th May 2026
The Swanage Pirate Festival is held in Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck in South Dorset
Swanage Fish and Food Festival
13th June 2026 to 14th June 2026
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
