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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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 ...
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, ...
Festivals
Swanage Carnival Week – Dorset’s Premier Summer Festival Swanage Carnival Week is the largest and most exciting summer ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 16:30
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 ...
10:00 to 17:00
Summer Holidays: Tanks in Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Open daily from 10AM - 5PM, The Tank Museum is running summer holiday activities from 18 July - 31 August 2026 ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Painting with her hands, landscape painter Shelley Perry explores how colour shapes our perception of nature. Colour & ...
10:00 to 17:00
Summer of Play at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Hop into a summer of fun at Corfe Castle and discover a variety of games and activities throughout the ruins.Step back in ...
10:00 to 17:00
Swanage Painting Club Art Exhibit
Catholic Hall, Rempstone Road, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Swanage Painting Club is having our annual Art Exhibition at the Catholic Church Hall on Rempstone Road (To the left of the ...
11:00 to 16:30
Keeper of the Castle - Storytelling Tours
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Step through the gates of Corfe Castle and be welcomed as guests have been for a thousand years. On this lively, interactive ...
11:00 to 16:30
Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling Tours
The Square, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Come not just to see the castle, come to be our guest.Join the Keeper of the Castle on a lively, interactive storytelling ...
19:30 to 21:30
The Square, Corfe Castle
Music events
Get ready to celebrate the 80s in style under the stars at Corfe Castle, as the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) brings ...
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 ...
Festivals
Swanage Carnival Week – Dorset’s Premier Summer Festival Swanage Carnival Week is the largest and most exciting summer ...
04:30 to 06:30
Sunrise Guided Walk at RSPB Arne - 26th July
RSPB Arne,, Wareham
Animals and Conservation events
Immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of beautiful RSPB Arne, while watching the breathtaking spectacle of sunrise over ...
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 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 16:30
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 ...
10:00 to 17:00
Summer Holidays: Tanks in Action
The Tank Museum, Wool
Childrens or Family Event events
Open daily from 10AM - 5PM, The Tank Museum is running summer holiday activities from 18 July - 31 August 2026 ...
10:30 to 16:30
Fine Foundation Gallery, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Painting with her hands, landscape painter Shelley Perry explores how colour shapes our perception of nature. Colour & ...
10:00 to 17:00
Summer of Play at Corfe Castle
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Hop into a summer of fun at Corfe Castle and discover a variety of games and activities throughout the ruins.Step back in ...
10:00 to 17:00
Swanage Painting Club Art Exhibit
Catholic Hall, Rempstone Road, Swanage
Art and Museums events
Swanage Painting Club is having our annual Art Exhibition at the Catholic Church Hall on Rempstone Road (To the left of the ...
11:00 to 16:30
Keeper of the Castle - Storytelling Tours
The Square, Corfe Castle
Childrens or Family Event events
Step through the gates of Corfe Castle and be welcomed as guests have been for a thousand years. On this lively, interactive ...
11:00 to 16:30
Keeper of the Castle: Storytelling Tours
The Square, Corfe Castle
History and Heritage events
Come not just to see the castle, come to be our guest.Join the Keeper of the Castle on a lively, interactive storytelling ...
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 ...
19:30 to 21:30
BSO Curious Creatures & Adventurous Animals
The Square, Corfe Castle
Music events
Embark on a musical journey through the wild with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in Curious Creatures & Adventurous ...
Festivals
Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
25th Jul 2026 to 1st Aug 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.
Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival
3rd Sep 2026 to 6th Sep 2026
The Festival welcomes Natalie Clein and Friends once more to the Isle of Purbeck on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
11th Sep 2026 to 13th Sep 2026
Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.