What’s On 2026!
Chef Demonstrations
Across the weekend, our cookery stage will be alive with flavour as a fantastic line-up of talented chefs take to the stage. From inspiring demonstrations to expert tips and delicious ideas to try at home, sessions run throughout Saturday and Sunday, offering something for every food lover. This year’s programme features a diverse mix of chefs and styles, all following the schedule outlined below:.
Saturday 13th June 2026
11.00am Fish Filleting with Julia Noone, Master Fishmonger of Swanage Bay Fish joined by James from Bride Valley Wines
12.00pm Eric Olinet from The Black Swan, Swanage
1.00pm Ollie Ford from Algee
2.00pm Giuseppe Sinaguglia from The Olive Tree Cookery School
3.00pm David from Weymouth 51
4.00pm Caroline Gray of The Friendly Food Club, Community Engagement for the Purbeck area
Sunday 14th June 2026
11.00am All things fish with Julia Noone, Master Fishmonger, of Swanage Bay Fish
12.00pm Christian Orner, award winning speciality chef at Salt Co Private Chef & Chocolatier
1.00pm Chris Fry and Luke Puntorno from The Narrows, Swanage
2.00pm Claire Burnett from Chococo, Swanage
Please note that this programme is subject to change. We will endeavour to update the website with any changes which we are made aware of in advance of the festival. Otherwise changes during the festival weekend will be announced on the day.
Musical Entertainment
Throughout the weekend, enjoy a vibrant live music programme featuring our talented musicians, led by the ever-popular Andrew Cannon. Performances run continuously from the festival’s opening on Saturday through to Sunday afternoon, creating the perfect soundtrack to your visit.
This year’s line-up showcases fifteen fantastic acts, following the schedule outlined below:
Saturday 13th June Sunday 14th June
11.00am Bruce 11.00am Chris Edward
11.30am Andrew 12.00pm Keith & Andy
12.00pm Chris Edward 1.00pm Charlie Goodwin
1.45pm Swanage Jazz Machine 2.00pm Zephyrae Trio
3.30pm Bruce 3.00pm Jim Irving
4.00pm Andrew & Ali 3.30pm Keith
4.30pm Swing Easy Too
6.00pm Tony Gilmore
6.30pm Jam Session
Please note, this schedule is subject to change and all times are approximate.
Festival Window Displays!
Calling all creative Swanage businesses!
The countdown to the Swanage Fish & Food Festival is on, and we’d love to see the town dressed to impress once again!
From Pirate Festival and Carnival displays to fairy-themed fun and RNLI Week, Swanage businesses always go above and beyond with their amazing window displays, bringing colour, creativity and community spirit to our town all year round.
Now it’s time to turn your talents to all things fish, food and the seaside!
Whether it’s quirky, colourful, nautical, foodie-inspired or simply fun, we’d love for you to decorate your shop window in support of the festival taking place on 13–14 June at Sandpit Field. It doesn’t need to be elaborate — just something that makes people smile and shows your support for this fantastic community event.
We also have festival posters available if you’d like to include one in your display — just send us a message and we’ll happily deliver them to your business.
A prize will be awarded for our favourite window display, with judging taking place on Friday 12 June.
As always, the festival is all about supporting great causes, with proceeds donated to RNLI Swanage Lifeboat Station, National Coastwatch Institution Swanage and The Fishermen’s Mission — while celebrating the very best local food and drink our area has to offer.
Thank you for supporting the festival and helping make Swanage look fantastic — we can’t wait to see your wonderful creations!
