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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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.
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
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!
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
Food
Hawkhurst Road, Ticehurst
Join us at Birchwood for the April instalment of our monthly Supper Club. An evening menu designed by our chefs Will Devlin & Jake Chappell-Kelly, set on two large communal dining tables. This form of dining is a fantastic way to come together with…
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…
Run / Rally
Margate
Annual car rally with over 1,500 classic, vintage and retro cars and bikes alongside live music, trade stands and autojumble
Heritage & History
Station Road, Tenterden
Guest locos will be operating passenger services between
Tenterden and Bodiam - details will be announced here soon!
Bodiam and Robertsbridge will be linked by a Heritage bus service
(exclusively for K&ESR Freedom ticket holders)
The line between…
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 -…
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…
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…
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…
Food
Station Road, Tenterden
Sunday Lunch New date added for Fathers Day 16th June! Sure to be popular!
A traditional Roast Lunch is served on Sunday afternoons between April & October. Especially popular for birthdays and family celebrations, the Wealden Pullman is available…
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