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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.

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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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. 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…

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    From:
    11 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026Open 10:30 - 14:30
  2. Blossom Tours

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    Outdoor Event / Activities

    Faversham

    Join us for guided blossom tours for the most stunning spring scenes at Brogdale Farm.

    The National Fruit Collection holds over 400 cherry varieties alone. Along with the cherry trees there will be plenty of other blossoming fruit trees to see…

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    28 Mar 2026to29 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
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    18 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
  3. Snowdrop & Spring Plant Fair

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    Gardens

    Rolvenden, Cranbrook

    Join us for the first Plant Fair Roadshow of the year! Explore a fantastic selection of snowdrops, hellebores, daphnes, aconites, and other winter-flowering plants from top growers across the South East.
    Get insider tips and advice to plan your…

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    From:
    1 Feb 2026Open 11:00 - 15:00
  4. Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition

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    Exhibitions

    Chatham

    Experience the ocean like never before at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, as it hosts the UK debut of the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition.

    Showcasing 116 award-winning photographs, this inspiring exhibition brings together the very best in…

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    From:
    28 Mar 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
  5. Curious About Canterbury

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    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…

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    1 Mar 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:00 - 16:00
  6. Brett Lydd Half Marathon & 20 Mile

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    Sporting Events

    Lydd

    This long-established and highly coveted event takes place on a pancake flat course, using the wide, quiet country lanes surrounding the marsh town of Lydd in Kent. It is the perfect opportunity to test your pace, hydration, and nutrition for…

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    29 Mar 2026
  7. Girlings Ashford & District 10 & 5 Mile

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    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…

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    15 Feb 2026
  8. Bedgebury HM & 10k

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    Sporting Events

    Goudhurst

    Enjoy the epic scenery, the race day buzz and delight in every twist and turn of this traffic free trail. Perfect for novices and experienced athletes alike, the course meanders through the narrow trails of this beautiful woodland. If the weather…

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    From:
    18 Oct 2026
  9. The Paint Club painting party at Sarto Lounge

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    Arts

    Sidcup

    About the Event
    Everything You Need to Paint a Masterpiece

    Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting! One of our friendly artists will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.

    Each artist…

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    5 Feb 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
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    6 Aug 2026Open 19:00 - 21:00
  10. Kent Spring Marathon & Half Marathon

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    Sporting Events

    Ashford

    This popular Kent Spring race sees a two-lap marathon and a single lap half marathon, covering the undulating, quiet, wide lanes outside Ashford in Kent plus a short section on the Pilgrims Way. Both races carry UKA licences and are accurately…

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    From:
    19 Apr 2026
  11. Lampshade Making Workshop

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    Other

    Faversham

    Join us for a relaxed and inspiring workshop to design a lampshade to match your upholstery, curtains, wallpaper or any room theme.

    Using a professional kit, you will make a 30cm Drum Lampshade from the covering of your choice, which can be used as…

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    17 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
  12. 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…

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    From:
    27 Sept 2026
  13. 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…

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    From:
    31 May 2026
  14. Screen Printing Workshop

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    Other

    Faversham

    Take inspiration from the award-winning gardens at Belmont and join us for a day of screen printing outdoors, surrounded by the beauty of the gardens.

    Your day begins with a garden tour led by our Head Gardener. As you explore the colours and…

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    18 May 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
  15. 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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
  16. Dazzling Daffodils at Hever Castle

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    Gardens

    Edenbridge

    Spring arrives at Hever Castle with Dazzling Daffodils, a week-long celebration of one of the season's most uplifting flowers. With close to 120,000 daffodils and 250,000 trumpet blooms flowering across the grounds, visitors can enjoy a spectacular…

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    From:
    16 Mar 2026to22 Mar 2026Open 10:30 - 16:30
  17. Valentine's Day at Leeds Castle

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    Food

    Maidstone

    This Valentine's Day, celebrate your loved one at the most beautiful castle in the world.

    Indulge in a seasonal four-course set menu and toast to love with a glass of local Wildshark Supernova Brut.

    Unfortunately, we will not be able to cater for…

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    14 Feb 2026Open 18:30 - 20:00
  18. Spring Fused Glass Workshop

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    Other

    Faversham

    Discover the wonderful world of glass fusing. This session will give you a great introduction to working with glass. Included in the price is enough specialist fusing glass to make two 10cm coasters/light catchers, a 10 x 5cm hanger and a small 4 x…

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    From:
    6 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 13:00
  19. 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…

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    From:
    6 Feb 2026
  20. Gravesham Light Festival 2026

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    Free Event

    Gravesend

    The popular Gravesham Light Festival is back this January. This years theme is Light and Life and will illuminate our streets on Friday 30 & Saturday 31 January 2026.

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    From:
    30 Jan 2026to31 Jan 2026Open 17:30 - 20:30