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.
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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.
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…
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…
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.
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,…
Run / Rally
Margate
Annual car rally with over 1,500 classic, vintage and retro cars and bikes alongside live music, trade stands and autojumble
Festival
Dover
Kids Zone, bar, food vendors, local market stalls, live music, raffle, tombola and more.
Festival
Sittingbourne
Family Music Festival
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…
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…
Show / Display
Dover
Dover's most popular and anticipated event will return to the seafront this July!
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…
Christmas
The Grove, Rye
If you enjoyed last year's panto fun, you'll LOVE this year's Christmas Show!
From the same producers who brought you last year's success, Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Circus come this seasons Christmas extravaganza. Working once again…
Fireworks
Lock Ln, Maidstone
Be amazed by our fire performers as we countdown our annual spectacular musical firework display. Join us in this momentous celebration in marking the end of our season and the beginning of our winter festivities. The evening will be entertaining…
Gardens
Faversham
Join our Head Gardener, Graeme, for a walking tour around our beautiful gardens to see some of the many species of plants and trees we have at Belmont. He will also tell you about the seasonal work involved in maintaining the gardens.
Throughout…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Cranbrook
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 Bedgebury Pinetum, near Tunbridge Wells for a…
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.
Extreme Sports
Birchington
Get ready for Monsterslam 2024!
Monsterslam, the car-crushing, caravan-smashing extravaganza is BACK in 2024 and is going to be a great day of extreme stunts, massive jumps and explosions! Join us at Quex Park, Birchington, on Sunday, 11th August…
Festivals
Sandwhich
Established in 2010, Sandwich Folk and Ale Festival is a multi-arts festival that highlights traditional and contemporary folk-life and folk arts, in a beautiful medieval town.
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…
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