Light Up Maidstone | 6th February 2026

Light Up Maidstone

6th February 2026

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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 2025 and get into the festival spirit with a visit to one of the many free events (F) happening across the county.

In 2025, Kent will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner and his connections to Margate. He came to live here when he was 11, a romantic painter, many of us see him everyday as he has featured on the British £20 note since 2020. A stunning peice of JMW Turner’s work called 'Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate' has just arrived at Turner Contemporary, on loan from the Tate, London and is expected to be on loan until April 2026. 

What's on in Kent today?

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 in 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 traditional 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. 

What's on in Kent?

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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Kent events near me

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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  1. Light Up Maidstone 2025
    OneMaidstone BID are delighted to be working in…
    1. 6 Feb 2026

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  1. Folkestone Half Marathon

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    Sporting Events

    Folkestone

    This accurately-measured course starts outside The Grand on The Leas, passes through the coastal park before and an out and back to Hythe. The event has fantastic support from local community groups and has a friendly race day vibe. If you are new…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2026
  2. Light Up Maidstone

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    Free Event

    OneMaidstone BID are delighted to be working in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council and Cohesion Plus to deliver Light Up Maidstone. This free community event will welcome the light during the darkest months of the year with plenty of…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Feb 2026
  3. Romney Marsh 10k

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    Sporting Events

    New Romney

    The Romney Marsh 10K is organised by Nice Work on behalf of the Romney Marsh Rotary Club. The course uses the flat tarmac country lanes around the pretty Kent town of New Romney. You won't be disappointed by the views as you explore this stunning…

    Dates

    From:
    12 July 2026
  4. Wine Tasting Masterclass at Balfour Winery

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    Indoor

    Tonbridge

    Balfour Winery knowledgeable tour guides will lead you in a fun and relaxed tasting of six, where you can learn the technique of wine tasting without the bravado.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
  5. Wassailing

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Faversham

    Join us on 17 January at Brogdale Farm for our first-ever Wassailing celebration! This ancient tradition is held to bless the orchards, ward off bad spirits, and encourage a bountiful apple and fruit harvest for the coming year. A wonderful and…

    Dates

    From:
    17 Jan 2026Open 16:00 - 18:30
  6. Folkestone Coastal 10k

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    Sporting Events

    Folkestone

    This event is an exhilarating, fast and flat race along the seafront. In recent years, we have included an elite wave to the race so that runners of all abilities can enjoy the wonderful race-day buzz of Folkestone Coastal. The chance of a fast time…

    Dates

    From:
    31 May 2026
  7. Skate into Quex this Christmas

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    Christmas

    Birchington

    Back for 2025, our even bigger and better Real Ice Rink is back to let you skate your way into the Christmas spirit!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2025
  8. Christmas at Bedgebury

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    Christmas

    Goudhurst,

    Step into a winter wonderland like no other as Christmas at Bedgebury returns for 2025!

    Immerse yourself in a new, reimagined trail at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, created by the award-winning light trail producers behind events such as…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 16:30 - 20:00
  9. Curious About Rochester

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    Walking

    High Street, Rochester

    Have fun (re-)discovering Rochester, 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, whilst discovering more about this fascinating town. Curious…

    Dates

    From:
    3 May 2025to3 May 2026
  10. Hever Castle is the perfect place to explore early spring

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    Gardens

    Edenbridge

    A celebration of the glories of the early spring season will be taking place at Hever Castle in February 2026.

    'First Signs of Spring' is launching to coincide with Hever reopening its gates, following a short winter break, on Wednesday 11 February…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30
  11. Snowdrop Walk at Hever Castle

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    Gardens

    Hever

    Celebrate the beauty of early spring at Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent as the grounds emerge back into life for First Signs of Spring, opening on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 16:30
  12. The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle

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    Festival

    Edenbridge

    The Festival Theatre events run throughout the year in our gorgeous locations at: Hever Castle – including our flagship stunning theatre re-built in 2024, Chiddingstone Castle and Penshurst Place & Gardens.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
  13. An Evening with Jack the Ripper

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    Theatre

    Maidstone

    Whitechapel. 1888. Between August and November a series of women are brutally murdered. The identity of the killer remains a mystery. Until now..?
    It's the greatest unsolved case in criminal history. One that continues to confuse and confound.…

    Dates

    From:
    19 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 21:20
  14. Tunbridge Wells Half Marathon

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    Sporting Events

    Tunbridge Wells

    This famous race is much loved for its scenic and challenging route. It is steeped in local history and thanks to meticulous organisation, value for money and friendly marshals, entries are highly coveted. It was voted the No.2 Half Marathon in the…

    Dates

    From:
    22 Feb 2026
  15. Rye 10 & 5 Mile

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    Sporting Events

    Peasmarsh near Rye

    This exciting event will be organised in conjuction with the Peasmarsh Memorial Hall Committee to help raise funds for the Village Hall. The race follows a challenging and scenic course on the quiet country lanes surrounding the pretty village of…

    Dates

    From:
    17 May 2026
  16. Girlings Ashford & District 10 & 5 Mile

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    Type:

    Sporting Events

    Kennington, Ashford

    This exciting new race invites runners to take to the tarmac around the charming country lanes surrounding the village of Westwell. Offering a flawless fusion of rolling hills, open countryside and fast tarmac stretches, this February fixture is…

    Dates

    From:
    15 Feb 2026
  17. East Peckham 10k &5k

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    Type:

    Sporting Events

    East Peckham

    This beautiful summer race offers a pacey, fast and flat 10k and 5k through the quiet lanes around East Peckham - a genuine pb event not to be missed! Delivered by the Paddock Wood & District Lions Club, this well-marshalled race will, once again,…

    Dates

    From:
    2 Aug 2026
  18. Follow the Yellow Brick Road at Hever Castle & Gardens

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    Type:

    Christmas

    Edenbridge

    Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Hever Castle this Christmas!

    From 21 November 2025 – 2 January 2026, Hever Castle & Gardens is bringing the magic of Oz to life.

    Begin your journey in Dorothy's Kansas farmhouse before being swept along the yellow…

    Dates

    From:
    21 Nov 2025to2 Jan 2026Open 11:30 - 18:30
  19. Dick Whittington

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    Type:

    Childrens Events

    Broadstairs

    Sarah Thorne's traditional pantomime, now in it's 14th year, returns. The full professional company includes live music and members of the Masque
    Theatre School.

    See website for show dates and times

    Dates

    From:
    13 Dec 2025to31 Dec 2025
  20. Curious About Canterbury

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 16:00