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...
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Kent, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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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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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…
Theatre
Chatham
Taking to the stage from Thursday 12 December 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025. Following the tremendous success of the smash hit, Aladdin, we're thrilled to present a LARGER-THAN-LIFE adventure!
Join Jack, Dame Trott, and the lovable Clarabelle the…
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
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…
Festivals
Margate
Now in its 21st year, Margate Soul Festival is a massive date on the soul, funk and reggae music calendar. The festival provides a combination of large-scale live shows, DJ-led carnival street parties, beachside programming and an eclectic mix of…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
Gardens
Hever
From blossoms to bluebells, Hever Castle & Gardens have got spring covered this year with a colourful celebration that promises to delight this April.
With thousands of tulips, spring bedding, cherry and apple blossom galore, magnolias, early…
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…
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…
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…
Heritage & History
Ramsgate
On May 11th, from 10:00 to 16:30, the Ramsgate Tunnels will host a local history day coinciding with their 10th anniversary celebrations and the Historical Association's Local and Community History Month.
The one-day free event will feature an…
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…
Cycling
Ball Lane, Kennington
Take on an incredible ride alongside veterans, choosing 1 of 3 scenic routes of varying distances (140km/100km/45km), following the historic trail of the Battle of Britain.
Using decades of cycling know-how, each of the three distance routes…
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!)…
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