Festivals and Events
Swanage and Purbeck hosts many festivals and events throughout the year, and there’s something for everyone.
Please click on the following link for a copy of the events list/further details of upcoming events:
- 2024 Events List - this list will be updated regularly, please visit this page again for any updates/additions. Thank you.
Please contact the Swanage Information Centre if you have any queries in the meantime.
Thank you.
To name but a few!...
Swanage Carnival Fireworks Swanage Carnival Procession
Swanage Fish Festival Swanage Jazz Festival
Swanage Folk Festival Purbeck Pirate Festival Purbeck Running Festival
Swanage Railway 'Roads to Rail' Swanage Sea Rowing Club Regattas
Punch & Judy Swanage Regatta & Carnival
If you require any further information about any future event, please do not hesitate to contact Swanage Information Centre who will be pleased to assist you, or visit the Swanage Information Centre and Beach Gardens Facebook pages.
Please also take a look at Visit Dorset, Dorset's official tourism website, for further ideas and inspiration, visitor information, and for a full events selection across Dorset.
If you are an event organiser, please remember to add your event for free to the Visit Dorset website by completing a short form at VisitDorset.com - submit event
If you are considering holding an event on land owned by Swanage Town Council please either contact the Swanage Information Centre, or complete a Stage 1 Application Form. Thank you.
Other local websites you may find useful:
Durlston Country Park
Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre
Swanage Pier
Swanage Railway