Events

A full programme of quality bands throughout the Swanage Blues Festival. This independent festival depends on the sale of support wristbands to keep it going. 25th anniversary of the Swanage Blues Festival

The Purbeck Film Festival was founded in 1996 by a group of cinema enthusiasts working with Purbeck District Council and the Rex Cinema, to mark the centenary of cinema. What began with 21 screenings and an audience of 1,700 has grown into one of the UK’s most cherished rural film festivals. Today, the Festival presents […]

Sparkle and Shine Fashion Show at the Grand Hotel, Swanage Join us for a fabulous evening of fashion, fun, and community spirit in support of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care. The Grand Hotel, Swanage Thursday 5th November 2026 Doors open: 6:30pm Fashion show begins: 7:00pm Tickets: £15 per person Includes a complimentary drink on arrival. Gather your […]

The Mowlem theatre is the main venue for the Festival. As well as its stunning seafront location it creates a welcoming environment, providing space for informal discussions in addition to the main presentations.