Events in Swanage

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 13 June 2026

Swanage Fish and Food Festival
Sat 13th Jun

Swanage Fish and Food Festival

Festivals

We are extremely pleased, proud and relieved to announce the dates of the next Swanage Fish Festival! So get your fishy heads ...

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Sat 13th Jun
08:00 to 08:45

Yoga on the Beach

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 ...

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Sat 13th Jun
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 ...

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Sat 13th Jun
08:00 to 09:00

Intermediate Yoga on Swanage Pier

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Yoga on the Pier returns this summer for its eighth year. These sessions offer a joyful start to the day, a chance to connect ...

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Sat 13th Jun
08:15 to 10:15

Wakey, Wakey, Paddle and Brekkie

Studland Watersports, Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Enjoy a guided group kayak out to Old Harry Rocks on a summer's morning with time allowed to explore the bottom of the ...

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Sat 13th Jun
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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Sat 13th Jun
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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Sat 13th Jun
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 ...

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Sat 13th Jun
10:00 to 16:30

The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

Are you ready for an adventure worthy of the New Famous Five? Whether you arrive with a team of budding explorers or a family ...

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Sat 13th Jun
10:30 to 16:30

On Dorset’s Edge Exhibition

Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage

Art and Museums events

Three Dorset artists combine three different mediums - printing, stone carving and painting - to depict visual, spiritual ...

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Sat 13th Jun
10:00 to 16:30

Life in the Middle Ages

The Square, Corfe Castle

History and Heritage events

Journey back to the Middle Ages at Corfe Castle with this immersive Medieval Life weekend.Meet Nichodemus the physician and ...

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Sat 13th Jun
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 13th Jun
20:00 to 22:30

Night Wildlife & Nightjar Guided Walk at RSPB Arne

RSPB Arne,, Wareham

Animals and Conservation events

Experience RSPB Arne in the evening as the sun sets and twilight takes over.   An exclusive opportunity to see and ...

Swanage Fish and Food Festival
Sun 14th Jun

Swanage Fish and Food Festival

Festivals

We are extremely pleased, proud and relieved to announce the dates of the next Swanage Fish Festival! So get your fishy heads ...

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Sun 14th Jun
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 ...

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Sun 14th Jun
08:00 to 09:00

Intermediate Yoga on Swanage Pier

Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage

Sport and Exercise, Walks events

Yoga on the Pier returns this summer for its eighth year. These sessions offer a joyful start to the day, a chance to connect ...

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Sun 14th Jun
10:00 to 12:00

All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour

Knoll Beach, Ferry Road, Studland

Education events

Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles ...

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Sun 14th Jun
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 ...

Image for The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure
Sun 14th Jun
10:00 to 16:30

The New Famous Five and the Forgotten Treasure

The Square, Corfe Castle

Childrens or Family Event events

Are you ready for an adventure worthy of the New Famous Five? Whether you arrive with a team of budding explorers or a family ...

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Sun 14th Jun
10:30 to 16:30

On Dorset’s Edge Exhibition

Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage

Art and Museums events

Three Dorset artists combine three different mediums - printing, stone carving and painting - to depict visual, spiritual ...

Image for Life in the Middle Ages
Sun 14th Jun
10:00 to 16:30

Life in the Middle Ages

The Square, Corfe Castle

History and Heritage events

Journey back to the Middle Ages at Corfe Castle with this immersive Medieval Life weekend.Meet Nichodemus the physician and ...

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Sun 14th Jun
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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Sun 14th Jun
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, ...


Festivals

details for Swanage Fish and Food Festival

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.

details for Swanage Jazz Festival

Swanage Jazz Festival

10th July 2026 to 12th July 2026

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

details for Swanage Carnival Week

Swanage Carnival Week

25th July 2026 to 1st 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.

details for Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

20th August 2026 to 23rd August 2026

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival