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 09 May 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 ...
08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
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 ...
09:00 to 23:30
Diesel Gala and Beer Festival 2026
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage
History and Heritage events
Our much-loved Diesel Gala & Beer Festival returns to the Purbeck line for a long weekend of heritage diesel action and ...
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 ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
An exhibition by land artist Emma Scattergood that explores the impact our landscape has on us - and we have on it. Inspired ...
10:00 to 16:30
Home and Hearth: Archaeological finds exhibition
Visitor Centre, Below Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Delve into the past and discover more about everyday life at Corfe Castle. This exhibition showcases fascinating small finds ...
10:00 to 16:00
Swanage Bowls Club Beach Gardens , Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Bowls Have a Go sessions on 3rd May and 10th May, 10am or 2pm. Beach Gardens Sports Park. Please wear flat shoes. All equipment ...
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, ...
08:50 to 17:40
Sae Seaweed Baths Scrubs and Masks
Sae Seaweed Spa, Beach Hut, Middle Beach Studland Dorset BH19 3AP, Studland
Animals and Conservation events
Located in beautiful Studland Bay, a stunning nature reserve easily reachable from neighbouring Poole and Bournemouth, Sae ...
09:00 to 23:30
Diesel Gala and Beer Festival 2026
Station House, Railway Station Approach, Swanage
History and Heritage events
Our much-loved Diesel Gala & Beer Festival returns to the Purbeck line for a long weekend of heritage diesel action and ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
An exhibition by land artist Emma Scattergood that explores the impact our landscape has on us - and we have on it. Inspired ...
10:00 to 16:30
Home and Hearth: Archaeological finds exhibition
Visitor Centre, Below Corfe Castle, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Delve into the past and discover more about everyday life at Corfe Castle. This exhibition showcases fascinating small finds ...
10:00 to 16:00
Swanage Bowls Club Beach Gardens , Swanage
Sport and Exercise, Walks events
Bowls Have a Go sessions on 3rd May and 10th May, 10am or 2pm. Beach Gardens Sports Park. Please wear flat shoes. All equipment ...
11:00 to 11:30
Durlston Castle, Swanage
Community events
To celebrate World Migratory Bird Day, join a Durlston Ranger for a short introduction to the birds found on the Durlston ...
12:00 to 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Ceilidh Amp Cake at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
11:00 to 11:45
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Listen to artist and writer Emma Scattergood share the personal story behind her exhibition, Grounded. This will including ...
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 ...
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, ...
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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.
