Events in Swanage

Events at the Weekend in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck

From live music and markets to family fun and local festivals, there's always something happening in Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck. Browse this weekend's events below, or see what's coming up throughout the year.

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Every Saturday
09:00 to 10:30

Parkrun at Durlston

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 ...

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Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
10:00 to 17:00

Art for Fun activity

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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Every Saturday
18:30 to 21:30

Swanage Whist Drive

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, ...

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Sat 07th Nov
Various times

Gallery Closed for Wedding!

Fine Foundation Gallery , Swanage

Community events

Our Gallery level is closed for a Wedding. The rest of the Park, Castle and Seventh Wave restaurant are open as usual. ...

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Sat 07th Nov
09:00 to 18:00

Swanage Railway

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross

Community events

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

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Sat 07th Nov
09:00 to 10:30

parkrun

Durlston Country Park, Swanage

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Get fit in a great location! Every Saturday, 9am. Free event but please register through parkrun.org.uk. Venue: Durlston ...

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19th Sep – 22nd Nov
10:00 to 16:30

Folklore and Fairies Family Quest

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

Step back into a time where everyday life was filled with folklore, mystery, and superstition, where every home had its own ...

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02nd Sep – 02nd Sep
18:00 to 22:00

Yoga With Semra

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 ...

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05th – 07th Nov
20:00 to 19:00

Swanage Literary Festival

The Mowlem Theatre , Swanage

Fetes and Festivals events

Swanage Literary Festival is celebrating its third year and has grown to offer an even wider range of events to celebrate ...

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19th Sep – 22nd Nov
10:00 to 16:30

Folklore and Fairies Family Quest

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

Step back into a time where everyday life was filled with folklore, mystery, and superstition, where every home had its own ...

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Sun 08th Nov
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 ...

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02nd Sep – 02nd Sep
18:00 to 22:00

Yoga With Semra

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 ...


Festivals

details for Purbeck Photography Festival

Purbeck Photography Festival

3rd April 2027 to 11th April 2027

Sandy Hill Arts is delighted to be piloting an inaugural Purbeck Photography Festival from 3rd to the 11th April 2027

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Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

29th May 2027 to 13th June 2027

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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Swanage Fish and Food Festival

5th June 2027 to 6th June 2027

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

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Swanage Jazz Festival

9th July 2027 to 11th July 2027

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024