Things to do in Swanage

21 upcoming events in Swanage across 4 categories. Top venues: The Mowlem Theatre, Harmans Cross Village Hall, St George's Church. From £5.

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🎭🎭 Theatre

📅Thu 10 Dec19:30

Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers

A quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife.Combining Cally’s comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative,…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £22

🎭 Theatre

📅Thu 10 Dec·19:30

Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £22

Last Night of the Proms With Bournemouth Concert Brass

🎵🎵 Music

📅Sat 26 Sept14:30

Last chance · tomorrow

Last Night of the Proms With Bournemouth Concert Brass

Join Bournemouth Concert Brass for a fun-filled and patriotic afternoon celebrating the much-loved traditions of The Last Night of the Proms.Bring your flags, w…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

Last chance · tomorrow

From £15

🎵 MusicLast chance · tomorrow

📅Sat 26 Sept·14:30

Last Night of the Proms With Bournemouth Concert Brass

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

& Sons

2025 | 15 | 1h 59m A writer tries to reconnect with his sons. Based on the novel by David Gilbert. Starring Dominic West, Bill Nighy and George MacKay

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

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From £8

🎬 Film & CinemaNew

📅Mon 5 Oct·14:30

& Sons

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

The History of Soul

The History of Soul is a celebration of Soul music through the decades. A night transporting you through the greatest eras of Soul.

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

New

From £27

🎵 MusicNew

📅Fri 26 Mar·19:30

The History of Soul

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £27

🎵🎵 Music

📅Sat 21 Aug19:00

Legends Of Motown

Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown’s biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band, celebrating the music…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

Price not specified

🎵 Music

📅Sat 21 Aug·19:00

Legends Of Motown

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

Price not specified

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

🎭🎭 Theatre

📅Fri 9 Oct19:30

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Revive Theatre brings Mark Haddon's beloved story to the stage with a bold, heartfelt new production.When a neighbour's dog is found dead, 15-year-old Christoph…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £18

🎭 Theatre

📅Fri 9 Oct·19:30

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

My Spirit Sang All Day

The orlando singers chamber choir choir will be performing beautiful music by monteverdi, bach, finzi, shepherd, hassler Sullivan and others.

St George's Church, Swanage

New

From £5

🎵 MusicNew

📅Sat 10 Oct·19:00

My Spirit Sang All Day

St George's Church, Swanage

Tony

A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the cou…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

New

From £8

🎬 Film & CinemaNew

📅Mon 12 Oct·14:30

Tony

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope

The Misanthropeby Martin Crimp after Molire directed by Indhu RubasinghamAward-winner Sandra Oh ( Killing Eve ) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagi…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

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📅Thu 15 Oct·19:00

National Theatre Live: The Misanthrope

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

Churchfitters at Hxvh 2026

The legendary Churchfitters are back in Harmans Cross with their unique blend of music, vocals and astonishing instruments

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Swanage

New

From £16

🎵 MusicNew

📅Fri 6 Nov·19:00

Churchfitters at Hxvh 2026

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Swanage

From £16

🎭🎭 Theatre

📅Sat 7 Nov11:00

The Tale of The Loneliest Whale

Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole ocean?

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £9

🎭 Theatre

📅Sat 7 Nov·11:00

The Tale of The Loneliest Whale

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

Hadestown: The Musical

Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album, Hadestown: The Musical is the genre-defying musical blending…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

New

From £15

🎬 Film & CinemaNew

📅Mon 9 Nov·14:00

Hadestown: The Musical

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £15

Duane Andrews and the Hot Club of Conception Bay

🎵🎵 Music

📅Sat 21 Nov19:30

Duane Andrews and the Hot Club of Conception Bay

Duane Andrews casts a wide net in the musical ocean. Uniting what would seem to be impossible - traditional Newfoundland music with the swing jazz of the legend…

Studland Village Hall, Swanage

From £6

🎵 Music

📅Sat 21 Nov·19:30

Duane Andrews and the Hot Club of Conception Bay

Studland Village Hall, Swanage

From £6

📚📚 Books & Literature

📅Fri 27 Nov19:30

Simon Yates - My Mountain Life

A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike! On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mo…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £23

📚 Books & Literature

📅Fri 27 Nov·19:30

Simon Yates - My Mountain Life

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

Giant - The Play

The 5-star critically acclaimed Tony Award nominated and Olivier Award-winning play starring John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Crown) as Roald Dahl,…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

New

From £8

🎬 Film & CinemaNew

📅Thu 3 Dec·19:00

Giant - The Play

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £8

🎵🎵 Music

📅Fri 4 Dec19:30

Artsreach Presents: Opera Cocktail

By OperaUpCloseJoin us for a delicious cocktail of classics by Puccini, Mozart, Verdi and more, sung in sparkling English translations with a contemporary twist…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £15

🎵 Music

📅Fri 4 Dec·19:30

Artsreach Presents: Opera Cocktail

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

André Rieu: Let It Snow

André Rieu’s 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It Snow

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

New

From £8

🎬 Film & CinemaNew

📅Fri 11 Dec·19:00

André Rieu: Let It Snow

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £8

🎵🎵 Music

📅Sat 12 Dec14:30

Bcb - a Christmas Singalong

Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Singalong Concert at the Mowlem! Whether you're a seasoned caroller or just love a good tune, this is your chance…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £15

🎵 Music

📅Sat 12 Dec·14:30

Bcb - a Christmas Singalong

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £15

🎭🎭 Theatre

📅Tue 22 Dec14:00

Scrooge

Whether you're gathering the family for a magical Christmas treat or escaping for a festive night out with friends, a glass of wine and a mince pie in hand, Scr…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £15

🎭 Theatre

📅Tue 22 Dec·14:00

Scrooge

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £15

🎭🎭 Theatre

📅Fri 15 Jan19:30

Robinson Crusoe

Join Swanage Drama Company for their annual pantomime, full of fun and laughter for all the family.

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £10

🎭 Theatre

📅Fri 15 Jan·19:30

Robinson Crusoe

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £10

🎵🎵 Music

📅Tue 17 Aug19:30

Som26 Sounds Of The 60S With The Zoots

Experience THE Sixties show with multiple award winning band The Zoots featuring award winning band members Charlie T Gregory on drums, Jamie Goddard on vocals…

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £24

🎵 Music

📅Tue 17 Aug·19:30

Som26 Sounds Of The 60S With The Zoots

The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage

From £24

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