Swanage Carnival 2026
2026-07-25 - 2026-08-01 | Various Locations in Swanage, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, United Kingdom
Swanage Carnival – The South Coast’s premier carnival event for the whole family to enjoy
When is the Carnival Procession?
The Carnival Procession takes place on the first Sunday of Carnival week starting at 3pm
What time do the fireworks start?
The Fireworks start at 9.45pm
Swanage Carnival 2026 is from Saturday July 25th – Saturday August 01st

Swanage Folk Festival 2026
2026-09-11 - 2026-09-13
The Swanage Folk Festival returns on the 11th-13th September 2026.
A weekend of concerts, dance displays, dance & music workshops, children’s activities, sessions and ceilidh.
Free and ticketed concerts featuring top folk artists. A weekend of fun, for everyone.

Swanage Blues Festival October 2026
2026-10-01 20:00 - 2026-10-04 23:30 (Europe/London)
THE SWANAGE BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL 01st-04th October 2026
The Big Town Blues Party on the South Coast
50 great gigs — 30 great acts — 15 indoor venues — open mic and jam sessions
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 (see link above to buy a wristband).
This times for the October 2026 Festival are:
Thursday 8.30pm-11.00pm
Friday 2pm-11.30pm
Saturday 2pm-11.30pm
Sunday 1pm-11.30pm
