Join Kent and East Sussex Railway for a three-day weekend event dedicated to the Coronation. The celebrations include a fancy dress competition of your favourite royal, a children’s funfair, a British car display, endless royal-themed decorations and activity sheets to keep everyone entertained. The Tea Room serves up a British classic each day including Sausage […]
Be part of the historical celebrations this Coronation weekend at the Rochester Castle grounds! Medway is coming together to put on an exciting family-friendly celebration. Head over to the gardens and enjoy the Coronation live on the big screen, as well as Punch and Judy, a bubble show, fairground rides, live entertainment and other children's […]
Come along for a three-day weekend celebration at The Cliffe Lounge Bar & Kitchen! Featuring a live broadcast of the Coronation, afternoon tea, outdoor BBQs, live entertainment, a themed menu and special cocktails, the fun doesn’t stop. The King's Coronation Music Festival is also a part of the celebrations with Folkestone's own Nic Bennett performing […]
Discover a weekend of celebrations to commemorate the King’s Coronation as part of the annual Hythe Community Festival! The three-day weekend features music and entertainment from the bandstand, Oaklands Park fun day with live music, bouncy castles and kids activities and music at St Leaonard’s Church. The community are also hosting a boot fair at […]
Head down to the golden sands of Margate to celebrate the Coronation over the three-day weekend with multiple events. The Saturday, events take place along Marine Drive, including a Coronation Conga and a firework display on the main sands. On Monday, Margate is taking part in the Big Help Out with a beach clean.
Experience a family-friendly day out with an outdoor screening of The Coronation. Toast glasses of pink fizz, enjoy classic British cream teas and the assortment of picnic food available to celebrate the momentous occasion. Tickets allow access to the barn all day. Camping options are available on the farm and need to be booked separately […]
Experience the Coronation live with a picnic in Rochester Cathedral. Pack your favourite food and sit to see our King being crowned. The Nave inside will be emptied, allowing groups to gather in the Cathedral. The famous Jubilee Oak Table will be a unique opportunity for visitors to eat around the ‘Table of The Nation’. […]
Watch the Coronation ceremony live from Victoria Park with family and friends. The live screening is followed by entertainment to celebrate the royal event. Bring along your favourite foods, drinks, chairs and rugs and enjoy the party.
Open to all villagers, it’s time to gather your family and friends and celebrate the Coronation together. Pack a lunch and your favourite drinks or treat yourself to the many food options on offer from fish and chips, and ice cream to alcoholic beverages. The event features live music from Pzazz, activities for children, stalls […]
Stock up your favourite picnic basket and head over to Canterbury Cathedral grounds for an afternoon of entertainment. Featuring live music from The Salvation Army Band in the Prencincts, enjoy your lunch and have a dance with your family to celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime occasion.
Watch the Coronation Concert live on the big screen at the Goods Yard. Enjoy the celebration with music, dance and spoken-word performances from contemporary stars to musical icons. The Goods Yard offers an array of food and drink options to keep you fulfilled as the show goes on.
Celebrate the King’s Coronation with a series of six royal activities. Designed for kids of all ages, the mission is to complete as many royal tasks and creations as possible around the centre grounds. From making a nature crown, and building a stick thrown to drawing precious crown jewels, it’s an opportunity for kids to […]
Get your dancing shoes ready for this exciting dance fest! This free event is an opportunity for everyone to join in and take part unofficially in beating the world record. You’ll learn the dance moves from the fun team at East Coast Entertains and embrace the power of dance.
Celebrate the Coronation the British way with a vintage and royal-inspired afternoon tea. Enjoy an afternoon with a delicious spread of sandwiches, delicious cakes and treats, plus entertainment from the incredible Lelia Domenico and The Cafe Society Swing Band. Held in the Town Hall, choose either the 12.30 pm or 3 pm sitting for your […]
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.
Spend your Saturday crafting with jewellery maker Yuka Jourdain at this free workshop, crafting felted brooches, inspired by birds on the Kent marshes. The event takes inspiration from Carol Donaldson's book 'On the Marshes', with many of the birds described in this book as ‘Red list’. You can put your stamp on the brooch with […]
Experience throwback tunes and a trip down memory lane with an exciting brunch. Featuring a special DJ guest playing music ranging from Usher, Nelly to Ne-Yo, Snoop Dog, TLC and many more. The brunch includes bottomless drinks from cocktails to prosecco, bottomless pizza and endless entertainment. With tables of up to 7 available, enjoy music […]
Celebrate the Eurovision with friends and family at The Goods Yard. Streamed on the big screen, sing and dance along to the fantastic and eccentric live music Eurovision offers. The free event provides endless entertainment with a diverse range of food and drinks available from various vendors.
Join the biggest vintage sale coming to Canterbury this May! Take your pick at the endless racks of handpicked vintage and preowned stock and fill your biodegradable bag with new picks for your wardrobe. It’s £20 a kilo for as many items that fit. The idea of the event is to discover new pieces of […]
Join NBE Fitness for an exciting and eye-opening boxing movement session on the beach. The 40-minute long session includes learning new steps on how to box, house and 80s style music and the opportunity to dance along. It’s a fun, inclusive event to experience the beach air as you work out.
The punk live music event has returned to Chambers for a third edition with an all-day concert, packed with many brilliant artists. The line-up is made up of the best and up-and-coming women-fronted, alt/garage rock and post/electro-punk live acts from Kent and beyond. The line-up includes London queer punk Quartet Dream Nails, Manchester post-punk powerhouse […]
Join the UK’s No.1 classical-crossover vocal quartet for their UK tour! Rising to fame in 2004 on The X Factor, G4 continues to share their love of music with audiences across the country with their unique take on harmonies. Be a part of the joyous musical night with family and friends.
Now in its 7th year, join the community with the Tenterden Food and Drink Festival. A popular favourite with locals, the event offers a wide selection of national and international stalls. From the wonders of Mexican street food to scrumptious homemade cakes, and various arts and crafts stalls, you’re spoilt with choice. With the combination […]
Come along for an evening of laughter and comedy with The Official Comedy Club. Featuring four top professional comedians on the stage, experience a vast range of comedy in the medieval setting. The comedy ends at 9.30 pm and is followed by music until closing time.
Join fellow Star Wars fans with a weekend dedicated to the film franchise. The local event features a toy fair, face painting, retro gaming area and the opportunity to dress up as your favourite character. With plenty of toys and activities for kids, it’s an event which keeps on giving to everyone.
Experience the classic tunes from ABBA and the musical sensation of Mamma Mia at this iconic bottomless brunch. You will enjoy bottomless drinks and delicious food for 90 minutes. The event features live performances, a live DJ and party-central energy for the fun-filled brunch.
Sip and celebrate Kent’s multi-award-winning vineyards at Westgate Hall’s Wine Festival. Featuring the Master of Wine, Clive Barlow and over 35 wines from many of Kent’s esteemed vineyards, including Biddenden Vineyards and Woolton Farm. The event involves learning more about Kent’s wine and discovering many variants and sampling local food, in the heart of Canterbury. […]
Returning to Ashford this week is the renowned Rumble Wrestling. Watch winners of Ashford’s last event, Sid Manelli and Tate Mayfairs, the All Nations Champion as they go head to head to become the new champion. The action-packed night is not to be missed with a wealth of wrestling talent.
Are you ready to shop the sales? Join the late-night shopping event for 20% off brands you love. Ranging in brands from Coach, Ted Baker to All Saints and 50 more, treat yourself to find a bargain for your holiday shop.
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.
Reminisce about Mod Culture and the sixties era at this jam-packed event over the bank holiday weekend. The lineup features live music from a diverse list of artists, DJ club nights and the famous scooter run. With a market across the weekend and taking place in Olby’s, you’re spoilt for choice with food options.
Experience Kent’s best at this year’s Garden Show. Featuring 300 exhibitors, discover endless gardening goods and admire the many floral displays in the floral marques. The colourful event includes a craft pavilion, food hall, entertainment from a brass band and children’s rides. Special guests including Jacqueline Aviolet and Jim Buttress will feature across the weekend. […]
Join the annual Flower Festival in Biddenden this year with the theme ‘A Moment in Time.’ Held during the late May Bank Holiday weekend, the event features stunning floral displays, plant stalls, locally baked goods and music entertainment. Open to all visitors, it’s a lovely family-friendly event!
Experience the action and atmosphere of the 1940s with the educational WWII weekend this bank holiday. Watch the intense battle between the Allies and German forces with real-life army vehicles and pyrotechnics. The event features what life was like on the homefront and the blitz and includes getting a victory roll hairdo at the 1940s […]
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 […]
The Summer Love Festival returns to Mote Park with a diverse range of Reggae and Ska music for everyone to enjoy. Featuring many acts including David Rodican, Maxi Priest and Gentleman’s Dub Club, the list of talent is huge. With worldwide street food, a beer, cider and ale corner, gin and prosecco bars, funfair rides, […]
Prepare for an evening of fun and laughter with a one-off comedy performance at Leas Cliff Hall. Starring four headline comedians, you’ll experience a diverse range of humour and excitement. The charitable event donates all profits towards the restoration of the Leas Cliff Hall Lift. It’s a night not to miss in Folkestone!
Join a room full of creatives at open mic night. As an ongoing event on the last Saturday of every month, it’s an opportunity to showcase your talent. Whether it’s music, spoken text, mini drag opera, video art, a PowerPoint presentation or multimedia mashup, all types of shows are welcomed. Work-in-progress pieces are also encouraged. […]
Taking the stage across the weekend, join Kool & the Gang for a unique musical performance. Sharing their musical genius with a blend of blues, disco, jazz and funk for more than half a century, it’s a festival not to be missed at Dreamland. Many other acts are included in the exciting line up such […]
Go back in time to an era of renowned music at this 80s festival. Enjoy a diverse range of the biggest hits from the decade and celebrate everything the 1980s offered. Join artists, Tony Hadley, Go West and much more.
Disney fanatics, join the magical Encanto on the big screen at the Harbour Arm. The film Encanto follows the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in the Columbian mountains in Encanto. Encanto’s magic has blessed every child with a magical gift except Mirabel. She may be the family’s last hope as she discovers the magic is […]
A day of dance is coming to Folkestone with the Platinum Capers event, celebrating East Kent Morris’ 70th anniversary. The event showcases nine Morris teams from across the country, performing their traditional routines at the Harbour Arm and other sites in the town.
Come along for The Red Bull’s 2nd beer and gin festival for an exciting day of artisan drinks. This event features a diverse range of beers and gins from local sources and across the world. Showcasing live music, a summer kitchen serving up BBQ foods, pizza and more, it's not to be missed.