Swanage Railway Diesel Gala and Beer Festival 2027

Swanage's long running annual diesel gala combined with a beer festival, usually held over a long weekend in early May on the line between Norden and Swanage. The 2026 event ran from 8 to 10 May with a mixed traction preview day, and dates for 2027 are still to be confirmed.

What’s on

• Annual gala with beer festival
• Usually early May
• Purbeck line between Norden and Swanage
• 2027 dates to be announced

The next date has not been confirmed by the organiser yet. This event usually runs in May. We check weekly and will publish the date as soon as it is announced.