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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 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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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…
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…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Detling
Description The Kent County Show is BACK at the Kent Showground for July 2024
The region's showcase event for farming, agriculture and countryside life. For three days a year, animals, horses, vintage vehicles, retail stands and much more…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lock Ln, Maidstone
The highlight of the event will be visiting Father Christmas in his magical grotto where children can select a gift of choice from the well-stocked toy shop. You can also graduate from elf school, snuggle up in front of some Christmas films, visit…
Arts
Edenbridge
Head to Hever Castle in May for a contemporary spring craft fair organised by Craft In Focus. Over the four days you will be able to discover around 140 exhibitors from the UK's finest designer makers and contemporary artists at this craft fair…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Faversham
We're going on a Bee Safari Hunt! Search and identify different types of pollinators and learn more about the many Bee varieties.
Springtime is one of the most beautiful and exciting times of the year here at Brogdale Collections, not to mention…
Festival
Margate
Margate's longest running and biggest music festival, Margate Soul Festival, returns with a stellar line up of international and homegrown headliners including:
Harold Melvin's Blue Notes / Dexter Wansel / Heatwave / House Gospel Choir and Izo…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Cranbrook
Stuck for things to do this May Half Term?
Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some quality time with friends and family, we have adventure covered. Join us at Bedgebury Pinetum, near Tunbridge Wells for a…
Festivals
Margate
Now in its 21st year, Margate Soul Festival is a massive date on the soul, funk and reggae music calendar. The festival provides a combination of large-scale live shows, DJ-led carnival street parties, beachside programming and an eclectic mix of…
Childrens Events
Ashford
Mark your calendars and join us for our sheeptastic Woolly Week from Monday 27th to Friday 31st May.
Calling all sheep fans! If you enjoyed visiting our lambs at Easter, you won't want to miss Woolly Week! It's our special, sheep-themed week with…
Christmas
Margate
Get in the Christmas spirit at the Margate Christmas Fair!
Arts
Faversham
Artist and educator Robert Lamoon returns to Belmont for a second series of creative drawing workshops exploring the delights of the gardens, each with a different theme.
The course will be intensive but highly rewarding. They are suitable for…
Other
Ramsgate
See displays of trucks, cranes, tractor,tanks and more alongside the chance for rides on a fire engine and tank.
Festival
Maidstone, Kent
Welcome to our Celebrating Life Festival Programme.Running from Friday 21 June to Sunday 30 June 2024, the festival invites the whole community to celebrate life through word, music, entertainment, flowers, prayer and discussion. The invitation to…
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…
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.
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.
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…
Festival
Sittingbourne
Family Music Festival
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!
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