Events and things to do

Draco Roffensis is a magnificent 15m long dragon who will be suspended above the Nave from 1 June, created by artist Wendy Daws. He will be covered in embossed foil scales which are being decorated by members of the community.

Now in its 8th year, the festival enjoys the patronage of international film and TV star Brenda Blethyn. The festival will host the UK premiere of the French-produced film Mr Blake at Your Service! (Complètement Cramé) starring John Malkovich, to be shown at The Palace Cinema in Broadstairs for the opening gala, followed by a celebratory drinks reception at the Royal Albion Hotel.

With the rest of the programme soon to be announced, screenings will take place at the newly opened Ramsgate Community Cinema (run by Kent Film Foundation) and various locations in Ramsgate. Stay tuned for the unveiling of the line-up on their website and social media channels.

Tour the Curious Brewery and try the best of their beers and ciders!

This tour & tasting includes an introduction to Curious Brewing followed by a tour around the brewery hall and a portfolio tasting of 4 beers/ciders.

Meet the captain, chat with the cook, and even take a tour with Nannie the Figurehead!

You never know who you might run into on board Cutty Sark...

Experience world-class music, theatre, film, art and poetry up close on Kent’s Romney Marsh. From an open-air performance of Noël Coward’s comedy Present Laughter, to a celebration of the iconic Derek Jarman and Canterbury Cathedral Choir singing Fauré’s Requiem – JAM on the Marsh offers something for every taste. A festival shuttle bus from Ashford International station takes the audience directly to the venues.

Deal Music and Arts Festival has brought the best in the arts to East Kent for over 40 years. The festival welcomes great musicians, fine actors and distinguished writers to Deal, Walmer, Sandwich and Dover.

Battle Festival is an arts and music festival in Battle, East Sussex. Now in its eleventh year, Battle Festival has quickly become a cultural gem in the South East’s calendar, With its diverse, family-friendly focus, the Festival programmes an eclectic range of events and activities by internationally acclaimed, award-winning artists.

Headlining the music stage at the Riverside Festival, Gravesend, this year is the internationally renowned tribute act The Bootleg Beatles. The band have performed over 400 times since their formation in 1980 and will be headlining the Acoustic stage on the Friday night at this year's Glastonbury Festival.

Get ready for a sizzling summer celebration at Macknade's inaugural Beer & BBQ Fest, in collaboration with Time & Tide and Big Green Egg! The fun-packed day will be filled with craft beer, mouth-watering BBQ demos, and live music that will have you on your feet!

Chatham's community town centre carnival is back this summer after its huge success last year! Throughout the day there will be exhibitions, demonstrations, live music and stalls. Inside the Pentagon Shopping Centre you will be able to make cone hats to celebrate Chatham Icon, Thomas Waghorn!

Legendary rock bands Suede and Manic Street Preachers will be bringing a massive show to Dreamland on Friday 19th July 2024, as part of Margate Summer Series.

Avast ye, Hastings Pirate Weekend returns! The event will be spread over a weekend with pirate fun for everyone in the town’s pubs, venues and attractions. There will be live music at the Stade, side shows, pirate acts, storytelling, games and treasure hunts... and other surprises along the way.

Don’t miss this eagerly anticipated brand new production of the Broadway and UK smash hit musical Sister Act direct from London. All your prayers have been answered with a stunning cast, including Coronation Street and theatre legend Wendi Peters as Mother Superior and West End star Landi Oshinowo as Deloris, everyone’s favourite nun on the run!

Family fun day with beach and water activities, sand castle competition, best beach huts, Teddy Bears, bandstand children’s entertainment, fun fair, stalls on the promenade, and much more.

Join the market for an evening of classic cars and bikes, live rock n roll from Ronnie Ripple and the RipChords, vintage vinyl and live DJs from The Vinyl Countdown, Losers Motorcycle Club tea stall, MOT merch, incredible street food and plenty of dancing!

Sausage & Cider Festival arrives in Thanet for the first time in 2024! With Scouting for Girls headlining, you can also expect a line up of incredible tribute acts, street food vendors and up to 30 different ciders available on site!