6th July
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.
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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: 79
, currently showing 21 to 40.
Run / Rally
Margate
Annual car rally with over 1,500 classic, vintage and retro cars and bikes alongside live music, trade stands and autojumble
Childrens Events
Hever
Celebrate May Day at Hever Castle & Gardens with a weekend of fun family activities and traditional May Day customs.
Dance around the Maypole with brightly coloured ribbons intertwined and take part in an interactive traditional May Day play on the…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lock Ln, Maidstone
Calling all Bluey fans! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable event Get ready to meet Bluey, the lovable and adventurous dog in person! This is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, meeting Bluey is…
Music
Lock Ln, Maidstone
Kent Life Pavilion Event:
Are you a die-hard fan of The Beatles? Do you long for the days when their music was alive and captivating audiences around the world? Well, look no further because The Fab4 are here to bring back that classic Beatles…
Food
Station Road, Tenterden
Spend a lovely evening travelling with a fish and chipsupper through the picturesque Rother Valley in a train hauled by a classic diesel heritage Locomotive. Various dates available
Festival
Maidstone
Europe's largest food & drink festival dedicated to Caribbean food is coming to Maidstone!
Festivals
Sandwich
Born out of a desire to celebrate our proximity to France and our appreciation of all things French, Le Weekend has become a much loved family friendly festival.
Heritage & History
Station Road, Tenterden
Come join the fun and splendid madness at the K&ESR Steampunk Weekend!
Steampunk dives into the world of Victorian Science Fiction, looking back through history and the fantastical works of H.G. Wells, Mary Shelley and Jules Verne (to name a few!)…
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…
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
Maidstone
FOSTival is a charitable fun day jam packed with live music, activities and entertainment for the whole family whilst raising money for three regional children's charities; Young Lives Foundation, Rockinghorse and Rainbow Trust Children's Charity.…
Other
Faversham
Discover the wonderful world of glass fusing. This session will give you a great introduction to working with glass. You will create two items during the session which will include either a 10cm coaster/light catcher or garden stake/ornament.
The…
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…
Festival
A weekend of free entertainment in the town centre and on the Quay Green.
Special Events
Tenterden
A whole weekend of pure nostalgia recreating the sights, sounds and fashions of the 1940s
Heritage & History
Station Road, Tenterden
Tenterden Town Station will be the setting for a rally featuring more than a dozen vintage buses, with some offering free rides to a number of local destinations! This includes a service to connect with trains from both Headcorn and Ashford railway…
Countryside
Cranbrook
A riot of Spring colour awaits visitors to our private gardens on April 1st, when we open our gates for your enjoyment for 2024. We are often described as a hidden gem and a tranquil escape!
Our private gardens will open to the public on Easter…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lock Ln, Maidstone
The highlight of the event will be visiting Father Christmas in his magical grotto where children can select a gift of choice from the well-stocked toy shop. You can also graduate from elf school, snuggle up in front of some Christmas films, visit…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Maidstone
Visit Leeds Castle over the late May bank holiday for an exciting weekend of exhilarating displays of combat and action, elegant and unusual equestrian, and medieval living and feasting.
Gasp at the first crash of lances, cheer as your favourite…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lock Ln, Maidstone
Get stuck into science, with the return of our Science Fair this year. Perfect for budding scientists everywhere, guests can build a rocket, take part in a crime scene investigation, watch chemistry shows in the Big Top and create their own fossils.…
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