Join a beginner's workshop to learn how to manage a small loom and how to use it to produce artistic pieces of textiles. The 4 week-long workshop takes place every Saturday for 2 hours. You’ll learn the key skills from local Rochester artist, Randa Saab.
Are you a big ballet fan? Head to your local cinema and watch an iconic performance of The Sleeping Beauty Ballet live by The Royal Ballet performed at The Royal Opera House. Experience the wonders of the inspiring storyline, talent of the ballerinas, intricate costumes and Tchaikovsky’s astonishing music for one night only.
The annual festival is back, taking place over the bank holiday weekend at the end of May. Featuring a vast range of locally produced foods, international delights and various beverages to try, there’s plenty on offer to tempt your taste buds. The event offers a diverse range of exceptional food stalls, live music for all […]
Join the fun with a celebration of video games, gaming culture and creativity at this year’s Medway Gaming Festival. Suitable for every gamer, whether you’re a beginner or professional, it’s an opportunity to unite with other players and be creative. The event features gaming experiences, competitions and interactive exhibits.
Witness the talent of Medway’s local community with a unique art exhibition you don’t want to miss! Artists from the Kent Association for the Blind Art Groups, Peer Arts and Deaf Peer Arts share their maritime mysteries pieces. This artwork compliments the larger-scale installation located in the No.1 Smithery Forge and is a response to […]
For an exclusive outdoor concert in the beautiful Rochester Castle grounds, join Soft Cell for one night only. Featuring special guests Peter Hook and The Light, the musical evening is an unforgettable one for your diaries.
Join in for the biggest event this July at Chatham Carnival, featuring an international food market crafted by Intra’s many independent restaurants. Throughout the day, enjoy various entertainment including live music, exhibitions, demonstrations and many local stalls to roam around. Organised by the local community, it’s a family-friendly event to get involved. Our opinion on […]
Discover a fulfilling family activity in the summer holidays across Medway, either at Rochester Castle, The Guildhall Museum, Eastgate House, Temple Manor or Upnor Castle, and win a cute button badge. You can collect a different badge at each site and when you’ve completed all five trails, you’ll be granted a voucher. Our opinion on […]
Medway Pride is a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, bringing everyone together. Building on the past success of the previous pride events, Medway’s pride takes place for a week. Featuring creative workshops, exhibitions, talks and guided history tours around Chatham Intra, it's not to be missed. Our opinion on the event Pride is a celebratory […]
The Sandilands Shanty Crew and The Rogue Shanty Buoys are performing live for a night to remember. Showcasing favourite sea shanties, in this first-of-its-kind event, join in with the fun at the Dockyard. Our opinion on the event We love a night of sing-along type music and this event sounds like the ideal, wholesome performance […]
Experience a day of discovering new things and opening your mind to different experiences at the Sticks and Stones Festival. This day provides people with the tools to develop their wellbeing, healthy living and mindfulness with live performances, workshops and stalls to browse. Activities vary from yoga, candle making, carpentry to skating, and an array […]
Local people sharing skills, creating tiny revolutions with the theme ‘Magic Garden’. This celebration of community, art (in all its forms) and science is built by local people for local people. Medway Fun Palace is FREE to attend and suitable for all ages. Come and play! We will have lots of nature inspired activities, including […]
