Whats On in October 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: Animals and Conservation (10), Childrens or Family Event (111), Community (513), Education (9), Exhibitions and Shows (9), History and Heritage (22), Music (60), Sport and Exercise, Walks (32), .

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September

October 2025

November

1^st

Wed

Harmony Rocks

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Harmony Rocks 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 ...

2^nd

Thu

Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting

08:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting 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 ...

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00

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 ...

6^th

Mon

Pins And Needles

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles 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 ...

7^th

Tue

Making Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe

10:00 to 12:00

Community in Swanage

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8^th

Wed

Harmony Rocks

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

9^th

Thu

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00

Music in Swanage

13^th

Mon

Pins And Needles

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

14^th

Tue

Movie Night

17:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Movie Night 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 ...

15^th

Wed

U3a Science And Tech

07:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Science And Tech 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 ...

Harmony Rocks

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

16^th

Thu

Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting

08:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00

Music in Swanage

20^th

Mon

Pins And Needles

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

21^st

Tue

Making Memories Dementia Friendly Cafe

10:00 to 12:00

Community in Swanage

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Purbeck Wi

17:45

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Purbeck Wi 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 ...

22^nd

Wed

Harmony Rocks

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

23^rd

Thu

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00

Music in Swanage

30^th

Thu

Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting

Various times

Community in Harmans Cross

Purbeck Patchwork And Quilting

09:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Festivals

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

Purbeck Film Festival

18^th October 2024 to 3^rd November 2024

Films shown in and around the Isle of Purbeck

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24^th May 2025 to 8^th 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.

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.

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