15th - 23rd March 24
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.
Number of results: 82
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Heritage & History
Station Road, Tenterden
Guest locos will be operating passenger services between
Tenterden and Bodiam - details will be announced here soon!
Bodiam and Robertsbridge will be linked by a Heritage bus service
(exclusively for K&ESR Freedom ticket holders)
The line between…
Arts
Ramsgate
Celebrate Ramsgate's town's unique architecture and landscape via a Sonic Trail and a variety of entertainment for all the family to enjoy
Outdoor Event / Activities
Maidstone
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Leeds Castle, Maidstone for a day out in the…
Music
Maidstone
This iconic event is a highlight of the summer season, set in the most spectacular location and natural amphitheatre in front of the beautiful Leeds Castle, said to be the loveliest castle in the world. People in their thousands have attended the…
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…
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…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lock Ln, Maidstone
For Father's Day how about celebrating a fatherly figure in your life with an afternoon tea with a twist? Come down to Kent Life Heritage Farm for a delicious twist on the traditional afternoon tea with a pint of his favourite drink and an array of…
Christmas
Lock Ln, Maidstone
There's still a whole host of festive fun, join in with games on the green, take a fun farm ride or get creative in the paint-a-pot studio. There's also indoor and outdoor play to enjoy or take the time to explore our range of historic buildings all…
Festival
Margate
Margate's longest running and biggest music festival, Margate Soul Festival, returns with a stellar line up of international and homegrown headliners including:
Harold Melvin's Blue Notes / Dexter Wansel / Heatwave / House Gospel Choir and Izo…
Christmas
Margate
Get in the Christmas spirit at the Margate Christmas Fair!
Music
Margate
The first country festival comes to Margate in Kent on the 20th July 24, delivering nine hours of musical performances from artists including Smokin Mavericks, Taynee Lord and First Time Flyers to name but a few.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lock Ln, Maidstone
Come along and join in with the family friendly Halloween events as Kent Life is transformed for the spooky season. There will be plenty for all to enjoy, from pumpkin carving, trick or treating, creepy bugs and fancy-dress competitions. Guests who…
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…
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…
Festival
Sittingbourne
Family Music Festival
Run / Rally
Station Road, Tenterden
We are delighted to welcome back the Austin Counties Car Rally 2024!
A wide variety of these amazing classic cars will be parked across the Tenterden Town Station site and are well worth a visit.
Free entry with Train Tickets.
£1 Platform Tickets…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Detling
Description The Kent County Show is BACK at the Kent Showground for July 2024
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…
Gardens
Faversham
Artist and educator Robert Lamoon continues his 2024 series of creative drawing workshops at Belmont, exploring the delights of the gardens.
In this drawing workshop we will be looking intensely at the diverse range of the garden plants. Lamoon is…
Special Events
Edenbridge
Show your dad just how much you love him with a wonderful family day out to Hever Castle on Father's Day Weekend for our Cars at the Castle event.
Come and see a variety of cars through the ages over the weekend including Alfa Romeo, MG, Morgan,…
Festival
Maidstone
Maid of Stone is a 3 day hard rocking music festival in Mote Park, Maidstone featuring three stages and 37 of the best internationally reowned bands combined with the best of up and coming British rock artists.
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