Sat 25th July to Sat 1st August 2026
Whether you’re looking for family fun, live entertainment, or an unforgettable day by the sea, Swanage Carnival Week is the perfect way to experience summer in Dorset.
Events throughout the week
- Art For Fun
- Community Corner: Yoga on the Beach
- Junior Crabbing
- Table Top Sale
- “Our Last Steps” Book signing
- Wacky Races
- Junior Tennis Tournament
- French Boules Singles Tournament
- Food Demonstration by Christian from Salt & Co
- Dinosaur Derby
- Art Auction
- Putting Semi Final
- 4 Mile Fun Run
- Pool Competition
- Art For Fun
- Community Corner: Yoga on the Beach
- Community Corner: Zumba
- Community Corner: Swanage Gymnastics Display
- Carnival Sea Stig Racing
- Scruffs Fun Dog Show
- Senior Tennis Tournament
- Food Demonstration with Chef Gareth
- Silent Disco
- Putting Final
- Biathlon
- Community Pre Firework Entertainment
- Carnival Community Firework Display
- Community Corner: Yoga on the Beach
- Community Corner: Martial Arts (Aikido) Demonstration
- Junior Table Tennis
- Sand Sculpture Competition
- Wacky Pick up and Play Workshop
- Carnivals Got Talent – Auditions
- Beer Pong
- The Cellar Bar Gig Racing Challenge
- Childrens Party and Disco
- Fancy Dress Street Party
- Silent Disco
- Yard of Ale Challenge
- Art For Fun
- Community Corner: Yoga on the Beach
- Senior Table Tennis
- Community Corner: Aerobics and Stretch with Vanessa
- Vintage and Classic Car Show
- Pavement Artist Competition
- Childrens Songs And StoryTime
- Carnival Lunchtime Bingo
- Childrens Painting and Beachcomber Art Prize Presentation
- French Boules Doubles Knockout Tournament
- Carnivals Got Talent – Final
- Wheelbarrow Race -The Ultimate Challenge
- Karaoke Party