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 16 May 2026
Various times
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. ...
08:30 to 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Stalls At The Hall at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
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 ...
08:30 to 13:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Stalls At The Hall at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: ...
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 11:00
Quiet Morning at The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum, Wool
History and Heritage events
Join us for a quiet morning aimed at anyone who would appreciate a calmer visit to The Tank Museum. From 9am-11am all ...
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 16:30
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 ...
10:30 to 14:00
Volunteer Recruitment on Swanage Peir
Swanage Pier, Pier Approach, Swanage
Community events
Love Swanage Pier? Enjoy meeting people? Want to make a real difference to a much loved local landmark? Volunteers are ...
12:00 to 17:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Parkinsons Afternoon Tea 2026 at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village ...
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, ...
19:00 to 20:30
Swanage Town Band Free Spring Concert
Swanage Methodist Church, 105 High Street, Swanage
Music events
Swanage Town Band Spring Concert Enjoy some great music with the Swanage Town Band's FREE concert with a retiring collection ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
17:00 to 20:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Church Service at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details.Venue: Harmans Cross Village HallWeb: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
17:00 to 20:00
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross
Community events
Church Service 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, ...
19:00 to 21:00
Will McNicol Acoustic Guitar Concert
Sandy Hill Arts, Sandy Hill Lane,, Corfe Castle
Music events
Multi-award-winning acoustic fingerstyle guitarist, Will McNicol, 'one of the best acoustic players on the planet right now' ...
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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.
