16th - 18th June 23
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 2023 and experience the fantastic free Dickens Festival (June), the tasty Sandwich Folk and Ale Festival (June/July), the colourful Deal Pride (July), the spectacular Leeds Castle classical concert (July) or the musical Margate Soul Festival (August), all giving another great reason to visit Kent this summer.
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.
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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Exhibitions
Maidstone
The Hooden Horse can be seen snapping its teeth and causing havoc at many folk festivals, but where did it come from and how does it relate to other animal disguises around the UK?
This exhibition unites Maidstone Museum's two old Hooden Horses…
Exhibitions
Maidstone
Have you ever found anything buried or buried something yourself? Take a closer look at the Bronze Age Hoard discovered at Boughton Malherbe. We take an in depth look at what makes it 'treasure', where it came from, what the pieces are and possible…
Heritage & History
Edenbridge
For centuries Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn have been pitted against each other as love rivals with their differences celebrated. Hever Castle's new exhibition (which runs from 8 February 2023 to 10 November 2023), showcases the similarities…
Guided Walk
Rochester
Footsteps in Time are offering their costumed guided tours to the general public on a "turn up and go" basis.
Outdoor Event / Activities
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 About…
Outdoor Event / Activities
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…
Guided Walk
Cranbrook
Often described as one of the best places to see bluebells in the country, Hole Park Gardens in Rolvenden, Kent, is also renowned for its mature rhododendrons and magnificent standard wisterias.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Dengemarsh Road, Lydd
Exclusive use of the complete lake for Stand-Up Paddle boarding, between 9am and 10.30am every Monday.
1 hour sessions.
Heritage & History
Maidstone
The Hooden Horse can be seen snapping its teeth and causing havoc at many folk festivals, but where did it come from and how does it relate to other animal disguises around the UK?
This exhibition unites Maidstone Museum's two old Hooden Horses…
Heritage & History
Maidstone
Have you ever found anything buried or buried something yourself? Take a closer look at the Bronze Age Hoard discovered at Boughton Malherbe. We take an in depth look at what makes it 'treasure', where it came from, what the pieces are and possible…
Childrens Events
Sandling, Maidstone
Get up close and personal with nature this May Half Term and join us for a weekend of outdoorsy fun!
Take a visit to our critter cuddle corner, try some nature crafts, have a go at orienteering or visit Forest School.
If you're all bugged out –…
Music
Manston Road
A Family Music Festival with something for everybody.
Arts
Faversham
A mindful and immersive 3 day intensive drawing workshop.
This course is loosely based on Bauhaus principles where you will work in an expressive and gestural fashion. Over the three days a series of short and longer drawing tasks will be set, plus…
Shopping
Rolvenden, Cranbrook
There's no better way to enjoy the Summer than a day out at Hole Park!
Returning on 8th - 10th June 2023, 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…
Festivals
Sandwich
Born out of a desire to celebrate our proximity to France and our appreciation of all things French, Le Weekend has become a much loved family friendly festival.
Festival
Birchington
Festability is a live music festival where everyone is welcome and included, with their needs met, whatever they may be. We have accessibility at the core of our values. We want everyone, regardless of age or ability, to have the opportunity to…
Special Events
Staplehurst
We are excited to announce we will be hosting this year's Wine Garden of England Summer Celebration.
All seven producers will be together to meet you and celebrate the fabulous wines from Kent. Make the most of the day by booking onto a tour of our…
Other
Detling
The Kent Wellness Festival is a 2 day celebration of all aspects of the wellness industry: fitness, nutrition, medicine, yoga, mindfulness, spirituality, and self improvement. Aiming to inspire, educate, challenge, innovate, support, enrich and…
Arts
Detling
Crafterama is the ultimate inspiration and shopping experience for crafters. From art stamps, mixed media, die-cutting, journalling, decoupage, beading, resin art, needle felting and so much more to see, learn and buy. Watch demonstrations, join a…
Talks
Canterbury
Unleash your wild side…
Join us for an evening celebrating adventure from some of the most spectacular places on earth, brought to you by the world's biggest mountain Festival - Kendal Mountain Festival.
A chance to watch a selection of…
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