Swanage Carnival

The South Coast's premier carnival event for the whole family to enjoy - Sat 25th July to Sat 1st August 2026

Welcome

The South’s Premier Carnival

Swanage Carnival is an annual eight day event held in the picturesque coastal town of Swanage, Dorset. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse entertainment, and community spirit, the carnival attracts visitors from near and far, offering something for everyone to enjoy and supported by voluntary contributions.
Swanage Carnival is run entirely by volunteers with no paid staff and is funded mainly by sponsorship and donations. Once all the costs are covered, any additional money raised is distributed to local charities and good causes.

What a Week !!

A Huge THANK YOU!

To everyone who came out and made Swanage Carnival 2025 so special – from the vibrant parade and dazzling fireworks to the live music, competitions, and unforgettable community moments – thank you for being part of a truly memorable week!

We also want to give a MASSIVE thank you to all our Sponsors, Advertisers, and Supporters, and to the many businesses, clubs, and organisations who generously gave their time and resources to help bring this incredible event to life.

We hope you had the best time, made unforgettable memories, and enjoyed everything the Carnival had to offer.

If you haven’t already, don’t forget – you can still donate via the Swanage Carnival App or our website. Every penny goes towards supporting fantastic local charities and helps us make next year’s Carnival even better!

www.swanagecarnival.com/donate

Until next time… THANK YOU SWANAGE !

Raising thousands of pounds each year for our chosen charities and good causes

In 2025 Swanage Carnival celebrated another successful year, giving away a staggering £41,600 to 23 selected organisations. The donations were awarded at our annual presentation night and we have been delighted to learn how these hard raised funds have been put to great use in our community.

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