Swanage has a thriving, year-round music scene, covering all genres. There’s classical, jazz and blues festivals, family-friendly charity gigs, and live music in a range of pubs, village halls and theatre venues, bringing fresh new, local bands and established bigger names to Purbeck. Find upcoming concerts, open mic nights and free music sessions on our calendar.
🗓️ Saturday 14th December 2024 Join performer and singing teacher James B Partridge (Primary School Assembly Bangers LIVE) at The Mowlem this December as he brings his UK tour of The Big Christmas Assembly to Swanage. It promises to be a fun-filled evening of nostalgic Christmas songs, magical mash-ups and other festive surprises. Fun for […]
🗓️ Saturday 7th December 2024 Enjoy an evening of food and dancing at this Tom Jones tribute show at Kingston Country Courtyard. Tickets include a three-course meal and rooms are discounted if you want to stay for the night. Find more events at Kingston Country Courtyard online: www.facebook.com/p/Kingston-Country-Courtyard-100038889434635/
🗓️ Saturday 30th November 2024 This year’s Purbeck Arts Choir’s autumn concert showcases a packed programme of songs from a range of composers, including Fauré, Bach, Vaughan Williams and the choir’s musical director David Fawcett. It will be David’s final concert with the choir, before John Watkins takes over the post in January. The choir […]
🗓️ Saturday 2nd November 2024 Enjoy another Spanish flamenco show at The Purbeck Plaza tonight, with Mi Flamenco. There’ll be two dancers accompanied by a Spanish guitarist and singer. Call the Purbeck Plaza to book: 01929 408911 Find out more about Mi Flamenco on their website: https://www.mi-flamenco.com
🗓️ Saturday 12th October 2024 It’s ladies’ night at the Con Club tonight – with a show featuring all-male performers and a special drag act.
🗓️ Saturday 5th October 2024 Come along to St Mary’s Church for the chance to sing with renowned composer and conductor Bob Chilcott. You’ll learn a range of Chilcott favourites including The Song of Harvest and Songs That my Heart Has Taught Me at this one-off workshop. Timings Tickets Find out more about Bob via […]
🗓️ Saturday 5th October 2024 Kingston Country Courtyard is holding a Blues Brothers party night tonight. There’ll be a Blues Brothers tribute band, dancefloor and fully-stocked bar in its 16th Century barn. Tickets include a three-course meal and you can get a 10% discount on drinks by ordering a drinks package in advance. Discounted accommodation […]
🗓️ Thursday 3rd – Sunday 6th October 2024 The biannual Swanage Blues Festival brings the distinctive sounds of blues, roots and soul to Swanage’s pubs, bars and music venues each spring and autumn. This October, enjoy some 60 gigs across 15 great venues in Swanage and Purbeck. This autumn’s event will be the 40th Swanage Blues […]
🗓️ Saturday 28th September 2024 Bournemouth Concert Brass are bringing their annual ‘Last Night of the Proms’ concert to the Mowlem. They’ll be performing a selection of songs, which the audience are encouraged to sing along to – including big band numbers such as Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory.
🗓️ Friday 27th September 2024 The Square & Compass will be buzzing once more with the sounds of ‘sunshine Afro-roots’ tonight with duo TwoManTing. Jah-man Aggrey and Jon Lewis use an upbeat mix of guitar, live loops and percussion to create a full-band sound guaranteed to get you up on your feet. Check out the […]
🗓️ Sunday 22nd September 2024 Get your dancing shoes ready for high-energy ‘hooligans’, The Swamp Stomp String Band. The travelling Americana/Bluegrass group will be taking over the beer garden at The Square this afternoon. Check the band out via their website: https://theswampstompstringband.com
🗓️ Saturday 21st September 2024 Bournemouth-based indie rock band High Shelf Remedy is playing at The Square & Compass pub tonight. Their music is a mesmerising melting pot of indie rock, psychedelic folk, trip hop, blues and dub. Check High Shelf Remedy out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/highshelfremedy/
🗓️ Saturday 21st September 2024 Get your dancing shoes on for The Salamanda Swing Band’s annual Autumn Dance in Studland. Dance the night away to the sounds of Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin and many more big band era favourites, or just sit back and enjoy the music. The Old Harry Bar will be […]
🗓️ Friday 20th September 2024 Musicians Chris Edward and Paul Sundt (Brotherhood of Sound) are playing at The Purbeck Plaza this evening. Come along and enjoy a live acoustic session alongside your tapas.
🗓️ Monday 16th September 2024 Come and try this friendly community choir this autumn. Cantos do Mundo sing folk songs from around the world, led by Pili Lopez. All welcome – no audition necessary. Find out more about the choir via its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2888328521383882
🗓️ Saturday 14th September 2024 There’ll be live music from local favourites Hugh Budden & the Blue Chords at The King’s Arms tonight. Tonight Hugh will be joined by Joe Curtis, David Christopher and James McGarrick to play an acoustic set in the pub garden.
🗓️ Friday 13th – Saturday 14th September 2024 Get the date in your diary for this brand new, two-day festival in Swanage, in aid of local charity #WillDoes. Headliners at the music festival include Toploader and N-Trance, who’ll be playing among a range of other acts over two stages. There’ll also be funfair rides, a […]
🗓️ Friday 13th September 2024 Check out ‘psycheceltic folk fusion’ band Kangaroo Moon at The Square this evening. Their music’s a mix of folk, world, rock and dance, created using a range of instruments including bouzouki & mandolin, keyboard, didges & whistles, trumpet, drums, vocals and more. Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kangaroomoon
🗓️ Friday 13th September 2024 Dorset-based Red Not Chili Peppers are playing at The Anchor Inn tonight. They’re bringing their trademark energy and brand new line-up for a great night of tribute music.
🗓️ Thursday 12th September 2024 Best of Purbeck is back for another evening of local talent and fundraising. Tonight’s musicians are raising money for online community radio station, Purbeck Sounds. Line-Up Tickets
🗓️ Monday 9th September 2024 Local a cappella choir The Mayday Singers are looking for new members as they restart for the autumn term. You’ll be learning Vivaldi’s Gloria ahead of a concert in January (date to be confirmed). Rehearsals are held in Langton Matravers weekly between 12.30pm – 2pm. For full details, including meeting […]
🗓️ Saturday 7th September 2024 Head to The Cellar Bar for a night of live music tonight. Martin Freed plays indie, pop and rock covers from the likes of Oasis, David Bowie, Paul Weller and The Beatles.
🗓️ Saturday 7th September 2024 Head to The Legion tonight for the first of its new variety entertainment shows. Kayleigh’s Diva Legends is a set of three 40-minute tribute gigs to Kylie Minogue, Cher and Madonna.
🗓️ Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September 2024 The annual folk festival in Swanage takes place each September, bringing the town alive with traditional music and colourful dance displays, along with a range of activities to get involved in. It’s a weekend of folk concerts, street performances, music and dance workshops, all topped off with a […]
🗓️ Friday 6th September 2024 Made in Tennessee brings together a collective of some of the UK’s top country musicians to evoke the legendary Nashville sound. The show features songs throughout the decades, from its Southern States’ origins through to modern day country.
🗓️ Friday 6th September 2024 Join the ‘voyage’ of sea-related music at The Fonc Lounge this evening. Local shanty group Kelp! will be joined by The Savage Underdogs, playing a mix of modern and trad folk music. The evening will be raising money for Swanage RNLI.
🗓️ Thursday 5th September 2024 Purbeck Folk Club is back with another night of live music in Langton, featuring Sussex-based Greg Harper, and local singer-songwriter Roxanne Philips. Bring your own drinks (glasses provided) or purchase refreshments, hot drinks and homemade cake from the pop-up café. Find out more about Greg Harper via his website: gregharpermusic.com […]
🗓️ Thursday 5th September 2024 The Purbeck Arts Choir is looking for new singers to join its friendly, Swanage-based choir. Come along this evening for a free try-out – no audition required, and no musical experience necessary; just a love of singing. You’ll learn a range of pieces for Purbeck Art Choir’s next performance in […]
🗓️ Tuesday 3rd September 2024 Come along to a free taster session with Swanage-based choir The Belvedere Singers. The choir is starting back for its autumn term on Tuesday 3rd September, with regular weekly rehearsals continuing for the year during term time. You’ll be rehearsing pieces chosen by the choir’s music director Clive Watkiss for […]
🗓️ Tuesday 3rd September 2024 Swanage’s favourite shanty singers are back at The Square this evening. Kelp! will be joined by other musicians and are raising money for the local RNLI. Check Kelp out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelpshantymen