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Kent is known as the Garden of England, a county with a glorious natural landscape, stunning heritage coastline, award-winning attractions, offering an array of top-quality outdoor events all year round. Featuring a UNESCO World Heritage Site, numerous Blue Flag Beaches, historical, TV and film links and a whole host of seasonal events, ensures you'll find something different and something to love on every visit. Head to Kent in 2024 and get into the festival spirit with a visit to one of the many free events happening across the county.
Don't miss the annual Leeds Castle Concert (13th July 2024), an iconic event that is a highlight of the summer season or if you're looking for a something a bit more rural then look no further than Kent region's showcase event for farming, agriculture and countryside life - Kent County Show (5th - 7th July 2024).
To find out what's on in Kent today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date. Kent is a popular destination for day trips from London and for European travellers arriving into the UK by sea so events celebrating culture, food and music are never far away.
The family-friendly coastal seaside resorts such as Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate have events calendars geared for keeping kids entertained whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break. Historic Dover, medieval Sandwich and maritime Deal provide destinations ideal for a seaside getaway, a walking holiday or a cultural break by the sea. Whilst Maidstone, the event's capital of Kent, makes for an ideal base for festival goers, adventure weekenders or for exploring this beautiful county.
Take a look at our snapshot of events in Kent below, or head on down to the bottom of the page to see more...
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Kent. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button or by scrolling through the events listing.
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Show / Display
Dover
Dover's most popular and anticipated event will return to the seafront this July!
Countryside
Maidstone
The Kent County Show on 5, 6, 7 July 2024 is the region's showcase event for farming, agriculture and countryside life. For three days a year, animals, horses, vintage vehicles, retail stands and much more converge on the stunning surroundings of…
Childrens Events
Ashford
Mark your calendars and join us for our sheeptastic Woolly Week from Monday 27th to Friday 31st May.
Calling all sheep fans! If you enjoyed visiting our lambs at Easter, you won't want to miss Woolly Week! It's our special, sheep-themed week with…
Heritage & History
Chatham
Prepare for a dazzling voyage back to the 1940s at The Historic Dockyard Chatham in Kent. Mark your calendars for the most enthralling vintage festival on 14th and 15th September 2024, promising a weekend brimming with nostalgia, joy, and endless…
Water Based Activities
Ramsgate
Ramsgate's Royal Harbour plays host to a full programme of racing and is recognised as 'the friendly regatta' and an alternative to Cowes Week. Welcoming visiting sailors from across France, Holland, Belgium and the UK.
Childrens Events
Station Road, Tenterden
Why not start your Easter Holiday with some fun at Bodiam Station!
29th, 30th, 31st March and 1st April only!
This year, we are pleased to welcome for the first time, Scotty's Circus Workshop.
We will be running FREE circus workshops throughout the…
Walking
Sun Street, Canterbury
Have fun (re-)discovering Canterbury, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air.
Curious About Canterbury visits not just the obvious places, but…
Other
Ramsgate
See displays of trucks, cranes, tractor,tanks and more alongside the chance for rides on a fire engine and tank.
Other
Faversham
Paper artist Nicola Chatten has added folded textiles to her product range and is delighted to bring to Belmont a workshop where participants can learn to make a textile necklace and cuff from recycled cotton.
All attendees will choose their own…
Heritage & History
Dover
The memorial parade and service will take place on 8th June in Dover starting at Tommy Memorial statue and moving onto Marina Curve for service - all welcome
Festival
Maidstone, Kent
Welcome to our Celebrating Life Festival Programme.Running from Friday 21 June to Sunday 30 June 2024, the festival invites the whole community to celebrate life through word, music, entertainment, flowers, prayer and discussion. The invitation to…
Shopping
Rolvenden, Cranbrook
There's no better way to enjoy the Summer than a day out at Hole Park!
Returning on 6th - 8th June 2024, the Midsummer Fair will have over 250 hand-picked exhibitors with something for everyone and plenty of places to enjoy a coffee or a glass of…
Festival
Dover
Kids Zone, bar, food vendors, local market stalls, live music, raffle, tombola and more.
Carnival
Deal
With a packed programme of event including live music and colourful carnival, don't miss Deal Carnival and Regatta week.
Events for Deal Carnival & Regatta week
Arts
Edenbridge
Head to Hever Castle in May for a contemporary spring craft fair organised by Craft In Focus. Over the four days you will be able to discover around 140 exhibitors from the UK's finest designer makers and contemporary artists at this craft fair…
Childrens Events
Edenbridge
Unleash your artistic side during May half term at Hever Castle & Gardens.
Become an artist for the day and depict the Castle or gardens in any style or take part in a free art challenge. Vote for your favourite artwork depicted by members of Hever…
Theatre
Sevenoaks
Join The HandleBards at Riverhill for a bicycle-powered, laugh-out-loud production of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.
Other
Faversham
Paint brush in one hand, cuppa in the other, relax and enjoy – it's a step by step follow the artist teacher to a finished wall ready painting on canvas. Although there will be plenty of instruction, you are more than welcome to go off-piste and add…
Walking
Dover
2024 White Cliffs Ramblers will be holding a walking week from 15th - 21st July and include a featured walk along the Via Francigena.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Faversham
Come along to see Joe and the team flying a variety of birds on the front lawn, you will be in for a real treat. From seeing Hopper, their vulture, soar above the parkland, to delving into the depths of their intelligent Caracaras from the Falkland…
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