Whats On in May 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 (2), Hobbies (1), Music (1), Sport and Exercise, Walks (1), .

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Thu

1^st

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 ...

Mon

5^th

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 ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Wed

7^th

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 ...

Thu

8^th

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Mon

12^th

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

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 ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Wed

14^th

U3a French

08:30 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Drum Practice P.L

18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Thu

15^th

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Mon

19^th

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

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 ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Wed

21^st

U3a French

08:30 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Drum Practice P.L

18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Thu

22^nd

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Sat

24^th

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025

Festival

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, prints and mosaics, wood work, digital art and m...

Barn Dance Set Up

11:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Barn Dance Set Up 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 ...

Sun

25^th

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025

Festival

Mon

26^th

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025

Festival

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

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 ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Tue

27^th

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025

Festival

Wed

28^th

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025

Festival

U3a French

08:30 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Drum Practice P.L

18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Thu

29^th

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025

Festival

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Fri

30^th

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025

Festival

Sat

31^st

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24/05/2025 to 08/06/2025

Festival

Festivals

Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24^th May 2025 to 8^th June 2025

Swanage Jazz Festival

11^th July 2025 to 13^th July 2025

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

24^th July 2025 to 27^th July 2025

Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.

Swanage Carnival Week

26^th July 2025 to 2^nd 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.

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

14^th August 2025 to 17^th August 2025

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Swanage Fish Festival

21^st August 2025 to 22^nd August 2025

Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.

Swanage Folk Festival

5^th September 2025 to 7^th September 2025

Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.

Purbeck WALX festival

15^th September 2025 to 21^st 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

Swanage Blues Festival

3^rd October 2025 to 5^th October 2025

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in October each year

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