Whats On in August 2025 events 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: Childrens or Family Event (3), Community (27), Education (1), Exhibitions and Shows (2), History and Heritage (1), Hobbies (1), Music (1), Sport and Exercise, Walks (1), .
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Swanage Carnival Week
26/07/2025 to 02/08/2025
Festival
Once every year at the start of August Swanage comes alive as the carnival comes to town. Visit our Swanage Carnival page for more information ...
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Swanage Carnival Week
26/07/2025 to 02/08/2025
Festival
Once every year at the start of August Swanage comes alive as the carnival comes to town. Visit our Swanage Carnival page for more information ...
4th
U3a Table Tennis
08:30 every Monday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Pins And Needles
13:00 every Monday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
6th
U3a French
08:30 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Drum Practice P.L
18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
7th
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
9th
Model Railway Exhibition All Day
09:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Model Railway Exhibition All Day at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
11th
U3a Table Tennis
08:30 every Monday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Pins And Needles
13:00 every Monday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
13th
U3a French
08:30 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Drum Practice P.L
18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
14th
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
14/08/2025 to 17/08/2025
Festival
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is a small festival set on a farm on the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. We’re a festival that’s loved by everyone because there’s loads for kids to do, loads for parents and loads for the old folkies! It features outstanding, original young folk, roots and world music. ...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
15th
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
14/08/2025 to 17/08/2025
Festival
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is a small festival set on a farm on the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. We’re a festival that’s loved by everyone because there’s loads for kids to do, loads for parents and loads for the old folkies! It features outstanding, original young folk, roots and world music. ...
16th
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
14/08/2025 to 17/08/2025
Festival
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is a small festival set on a farm on the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. We’re a festival that’s loved by everyone because there’s loads for kids to do, loads for parents and loads for the old folkies! It features outstanding, original young folk, roots and world music. ...
17th
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
14/08/2025 to 17/08/2025
Festival
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is a small festival set on a farm on the beautiful Jurassic Coastline. We’re a festival that’s loved by everyone because there’s loads for kids to do, loads for parents and loads for the old folkies! It features outstanding, original young folk, roots and world music. ...
18th
U3a Table Tennis
08:30 every Monday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Pins And Needles
13:00 every Monday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
20th
U3a French
08:30 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Drum Practice P.L
18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
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Swanage Fish Festival
21/08/2025 to 22/08/2025
Festival
We are extremely pleased, proud and relieved to announce the dates of the next Swanage Fish Festival! So get your fishy heads on and get ready for another taste-bud tantalising journey through all things fishy in Swanage! We will be holding monthly get together. Free to attend , the festival in A...
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
Hxvh Fete 2025 Preparation And Clear
23:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hxvh Fete 2025 Preparation And Clear at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Hx Summer Fete
23:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hx Summer Fete at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
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Swanage Fish Festival
21/08/2025 to 22/08/2025
Festival
We are extremely pleased, proud and relieved to announce the dates of the next Swanage Fish Festival! So get your fishy heads on and get ready for another taste-bud tantalising journey through all things fishy in Swanage! We will be holding monthly get together. Free to attend , the festival in A...
25th
U3a Table Tennis
08:30 every Monday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Hx Summer Fete 2025
08:00
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hx Summer Fete 2025 at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Pins And Needles
13:00 every Monday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
27th
U3a French
08:30 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
Drum Practice P.L
18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday
Community in Harmans Cross
Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...
28th
Singing for Pleasure
14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday
Music in Swanage
Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...
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.
24th July 2025 to 27th July 2025
Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.
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
21st August 2025 to 22nd August 2025
Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.
5th September 2025 to 7th September 2025
Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.
15th September 2025 to 21st September 2025
Nordic Walkers of all levels are invited to join the team at Nordic Walking UK for a week of Nordic walking, workshops and social events in the stunning Isle of Purbeck in Dorset
3rd October 2025 to 5th October 2025
Swanage Blues Festivals take place in October each year
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