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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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…
Exhibitions
Pratts Bottom, Orpington
A fun event for enthisiasts and families to enjoy. We make a special effort to make our younger visitors most welcome with interactive displays and activities to enjoy.
Orpington and District Model Railway Society would like to welcome you along to…
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…
Festival
Maidstone
Brand new for 2023! A diverse, three day hard rocking all-ages festival bringing rock music back to Mote Park. Featuring Airnourne, ex-Deep Purple legend Glenn Hughes, Skindred, The Hunna and Phil Campbell.
Water Based Activities
Ramsgate
Ramsgate's Royal Harbour plays host to a full programme of racing and is recognised as 'the friendly regatta' and an alternative to Cowes Week. Welcoming visiting sailors from across France, Holland, Belgium and the UK.
Other
Ramsgate
The museum will be opening up a selection of cockpits including Nimrod and English Electric Lightning for you to step inside and take a look from the pilots seat, seeing what it is really like to be in charge of these amazing machines.
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…
Easter
Broadstairs
80+ stalls of produce and hot food at Victoria Gardens over the Easter weekend
Walking
King Street, Maidstone
It's back! Get your walking boots ready for the next Heart of Kent Walking Festival coming this Spring!
Gardens
Hever
With 80,000 daffodil bulbs set to bloom across Hever Castle's gardens this spring, feel uplifted by the cheerfulness of this exquisite bloom which symbolises new beginnings.
Enjoy a self-led tour of the gardens and take in their beauty at your own…
Childrens Events
Hever
Throughout the school holidays enjoy Easter family fun at Hever Castle.
Make some special memories this spring with an egg-cellent Dinosaur themed trail, craft activity and sand dig.
Meet the dinosaur explorers (selected dates only) as they wander…
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.
Childrens Events
Faversham
Step outside this spring with Wild Classroom, where you and your family will be able to cook over fire using fresh produce from our Kitchen Garden.
On arrival, you will be taken to the kitchen garden to collect your produce for the day, while also…
Show / Display
Dover
Dover's most popular and anticipated event will return to the seafront this July!
Antiques
Detling, Maidstone
Head to the Garden of England for a cosmopolitan fair featuring a wealth of antique and vintage choice.
The Detling event has up to 300 stands, with hundreds more outside (weather permitting). With a great selection of jewellery, ceramics,…
Music
Cobham
Saturday 23 March, 4pm
Cobham Church, DA12 3BX
Cobham Choir
Tom Bettley director
Laura West soprano
As Long As I Have Music
Cobham Choir has earnt a reputation for the high standard of its performances and relaxed atmosphere of its concerts. They…
Shopping
Paddock Wood, Tonbrige
Join us for three fabulous days of stylish shopping at Wealden Times Midwinter Fair this 14th, 15th and 16th November at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood. There is no lovelier way to shop for original, handmade and desirable Christmas gifts than browsing…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Faversham
Come along to see Joe and the team flying a variety of birds on the front lawn, you will be in for a real treat. From seeing Hopper, their vulture, soar above the parkland, to delving into the depths of their intelligent Caracaras from the Falkland…
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…
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…