Events and Festivals 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. You can filter the events by: Animals and Conservation (1), Art and Museums (1), Childrens or Family Event (14), Community (19), Education (2), Exhibitions and Shows (3), Fetes and Festivals (3), Food and Drink (9), History and Heritage (12), Hobbies (2), Music (1), Sport and Exercise, Walks (9), .
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Events this week
Mar
Coffee morning 10:00 to 12:00
Coffee morning for Alzheimer's Society charity. Easter themed homemade cakes. Art and crafts for sale. ...At Swanage in Community events
Mar
Coffee morning 10:00 to 12:00
Coffee morning for Alzheimer's Society charity. Easter themed homemade cakes. Art and crafts for sale. ...At Swanage in Community events
Mar
Coffee morning 10:00 to 12:00
Coffee morning for Alzheimer's Society charity. Easter themed homemade cakes. Art and crafts for sale. ...At Swanage in Community events
Mar
Spring Steam Gala Various times
Our Spring Steam Gala makes a welcome return for 2025 and is taking place between Friday the 28th and Sunday the 30th of March. Our Steam Galas are the best chance to see our home fleet of steam locomotives ...At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Coffee morning 10:00 to 12:00
Coffee morning for Alzheimer's Society charity. Easter themed homemade cakes. Art and crafts for sale. ...At Swanage in Community events
Mar
Spring Steam Gala Various times
Our Spring Steam Gala makes a welcome return for 2025 and is taking place between Friday the 28th and Sunday the 30th of March. Our Steam Galas are the best chance to see our home fleet of steam locomotives ...At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Coffee morning 10:00 to 12:00
Coffee morning for Alzheimer's Society charity. Easter themed homemade cakes. Art and crafts for sale. ...At Swanage in Community events
Mar
Spring Steam Gala Various times
Our Spring Steam Gala makes a welcome return for 2025 and is taking place between Friday the 28th and Sunday the 30th of March. Our Steam Galas are the best chance to see our home fleet of steam locomotives ...At Swanage in History and Heritage events
Coffee morning 10:00 to 12:00
Coffee morning for Alzheimer's Society charity. Easter themed homemade cakes. Art and crafts for sale. ...At Swanage in Community events
Mother's Day Sunday Carvery 12:00 to 13:30
Mother's Day Sunday Carvery We are now taking bookings for our delicious Carvery on Mothering Sunday (30th March). Sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning views across Swanage Bay.Mother’s Day is ...At Swanage in Food and Drink events
Mar
Coffee morning 10:00 to 12:00
Coffee morning for Alzheimer's Society charity. Easter themed homemade cakes. Art and crafts for sale. ...At Swanage in Community events
Festivals
Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals
24th May 2025 to 8th June 2025
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.
26th July 2025 to 2nd August 2025
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.
14th August 2025 to 17th August 2025
The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
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