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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Music
Deal
Enjoy this years annual Deal Music and Arts Festival which takes over the town of Deal in Kent for ten days.
Special Events
Tenterden
A whole weekend of pure nostalgia recreating the sights, sounds and fashions of the 1940s
Festival
Birchington
Sausage & Cider Festival arrives in Thanet for the first time in 2024! The line up is headed by Scouting For Girls, incredible tribute acts, street food vendors and now up to 30 different ciders available on site!
Childrens Events
Edenbridge
July: 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29 & 30
August: 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 25 – 28
The annual Summer Jousting Tournaments will begin at Hever Castle on 15 and 16 July.
This summer the Knights of Royal England will be entertaining visitors with exhilarating…
Festival
Broadstairs
For one glorious week in August, Broadstairs is filled with the sound of folk music. A huge event on the Isle's calendar, Broadstairs Folk Week welcomes hundreds of musicians playing in beer gardens, church halls or on stage. With over 400 events…
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…
Food
Walmer
The Best of Kent Food, Drink and Craft Festival arranged by Walmer Town Council on Walmer Green.
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.
Lamoon is an experienced teacher, who will encourage your creativity and…
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…
Gardens
Faversham
Local Herbalist, Mandy Rickard of AR Botanical will be holding a workshop on distilling aromatic hydrosols for herbal healing.
Many herbs have aromatic properties we can use in skincare, household products and natural medicine. Rosewater…
Heritage & History
Station Road, Tenterden
1940s Weekend
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2024
A whole weekend of pure nostalgia recreating the sights, sounds and fashions of the 1940s
Early booking is recommended for this popular event!
Trains will be departing every 45mins from 10.30am -…
Heritage & History
Edenbridge
Celebrate the King's Coronation at the home of two former queens of England.
Bring along a picnic and revel in the royal atmosphere of the historic Castle and stunning gardens or purchase mouth-watering treats from the Moat Café.
Your little ones…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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