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: 74
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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!)…
Arts
Faversham
Artist and educator Robert Lamoon returns to Belmont for a second series of creative drawing workshops exploring the delights of the gardens, each with a different theme.
The course will be intensive but highly rewarding. They are suitable for…
Food
Broadstairs
The annual Broadstairs food festival takes place overlooking Viking Bay, with over 100 stalls of local and regional fresh produce to try and buy. A celebration of food and drink with hand-picked exhibitors from Kent and the neighbouring counties.
Childrens Events
Faversham
Local herbalist Mandy Rickard set up Junior Herbalist Club in Kent in 2023 to teach children how to look after their health, the planet, connecting with and enjoying the abundant plants around us.
This will be a taster session to the regular…
Special Events
Dover
Dover Town Council will remember the anniversary of the Dover Patrol’s heroic and historic raid on Zeebrugge on St George’s Day 1918 on 23 April 2024.
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
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…
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…
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…
Festival
Maidstone
Join us in the beer tent to sample up to 50 varieties of beer and cider or pay a visit to the gin bar. See the last coal fired Oast House in Britain and have a go at picking our hops by hand. Enjoy the 'festival' atmosphere with a variety of live…
Festival
Smugglers Festival returns – 2023 tickets on sale now!
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
Celebrate the build-up to May Day at Kent Life and join in with traditional celebrations for this ancient festival. Guests can get involved with traditional crafts and activities including maypole dancing, Big Top Shows, and steam organ.
Adults…
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.…
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.
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…
Other
Faversham
Nicola Chatten from Plant and Paper is a paper artist with a passion for creating beautiful home décor. Join us to learn how to make these attractive paper peonies and eucalyptus.
Don't worry if you are new to paper folding all workshops are…
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
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…
Food
Local Food and drink stalls with street closures and street music add to the atmosphere. Our lovely medieval town centre will be closed to traffic both days.
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