6th July
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.
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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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Other
Faversham
Paper artist Nicola Chatten has added folded textiles to her product range and is delighted to bring to Belmont a workshop where participants can learn to make a textile necklace and cuff from recycled cotton.
All attendees will choose their own…
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.
Christmas
Margate
Get in the Christmas spirit at the Margate Christmas Fair!
Music
Margate
The first country festival comes to Margate in Kent on the 20th July 24, delivering nine hours of musical performances from artists including Smokin Mavericks, Taynee Lord and First Time Flyers to name but a few.
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…
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…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lock Ln, Maidstone
Celebrate the build-up to May Day at Kent Life and join in with traditional celebrations for this ancient festival. Guests can get involved with traditional crafts and activities including maypole dancing, Big Top Shows, and steam organ.
Adults…
Childrens Events
Hever
Celebrate May Day at Hever Castle & Gardens with a weekend of fun family activities and traditional May Day customs.
Dance around the Maypole with brightly coloured ribbons intertwined and take part in an interactive traditional May Day play on the…
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…
Heritage & History
Dover
The memorial parade and service will take place on 8th June in Dover starting at Tommy Memorial statue and moving onto Marina Curve for service - all welcome
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…
Run / Rally
Margate
Annual car rally with over 1,500 classic, vintage and retro cars and bikes alongside live music, trade stands and autojumble
Festival
Maidstone
Oktoberfest returns to Maidstone for another Bavarian extraordinaire!
Theatre
Sevenoaks
Join The HandleBards at Riverhill for a bicycle-powered, laugh-out-loud production of Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors.
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…
Other
Faversham
Nicola Chatten from Plant and Paper is a paper artist with a passion for creating beautiful home décor. Join us to learn how to make these attractive paper peonies and eucalyptus.
Don't worry if you are new to paper folding all workshops are…
Festival
Sittingbourne
Family Music Festival
Cycling
Ball Lane, Kennington
Take on an incredible ride alongside veterans, choosing 1 of 3 scenic routes of varying distances (140km/100km/45km), following the historic trail of the Battle of Britain.
Using decades of cycling know-how, each of the three distance routes…
Arts
Ramsgate
Celebrate Ramsgate's town's unique architecture and landscape via a Sonic Trail and a variety of entertainment for all the family to enjoy
Heritage & History
Ramsgate
On May 11th, from 10:00 to 16:30, the Ramsgate Tunnels will host a local history day coinciding with their 10th anniversary celebrations and the Historical Association's Local and Community History Month.
The one-day free event will feature an…
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