15th - 23rd March 24
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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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…
Carnival
Deal
With a packed programme of event including live music and colourful carnival, don't miss Deal Carnival and Regatta week.
Events for Deal Carnival & Regatta week
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…
Festival
Maidstone
Join us in the beer tent to sample up to 50 varieties of beer and cider or pay a visit to the gin bar. See the last coal fired Oast House in Britain and have a go at picking our hops by hand. Enjoy the 'festival' atmosphere with a variety of live…
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…
Childrens Events
Chatham
Join The Historic Dockyard Chatham this half term for an unforgettable family-fun experience, 'The Brave and The Waves', a theatrical journey of courage and kindness.
Embark on a voyage across time, from 1779 to the present day, guided by three…
Heritage & History
Station Road, Tenterden
Come join the fun and splendid madness at the K&ESR Steampunk Weekend!
Steampunk dives into the world of Victorian Science Fiction, looking back through history and the fantastical works of H.G. Wells, Mary Shelley and Jules Verne (to name a few!)…
Christmas
Margate
Get in the Christmas spirit at the Margate Christmas Fair!
Outdoor Event / Activities
Maidstone
Visit Leeds Castle over the late May bank holiday for an exciting weekend of exhilarating displays of combat and action, elegant and unusual equestrian, and medieval living and feasting.
Gasp at the first crash of lances, cheer as your favourite…
Special Events
Tenterden
A whole weekend of pure nostalgia recreating the sights, sounds and fashions of the 1940s
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…
Heritage & History
Station Road, Tenterden
Tenterden Town Station will be the setting for a rally featuring more than a dozen vintage buses, with some offering free rides to a number of local destinations! This includes a service to connect with trains from both Headcorn and Ashford railway…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Maidstone
Join Leeds Castle for a bank holiday of exhilarating displays of combat and action, elegant and unusual equestrian, and medieval living and feasting.
Gasp at the first crash of lances, cheer as your favourite knight gallops past, and watch as…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lock Ln, Maidstone
For Father's Day how about celebrating a fatherly figure in your life with an afternoon tea with a twist? Come down to Kent Life Heritage Farm for a delicious twist on the traditional afternoon tea with a pint of his favourite drink and an array of…
Christmas
The Grove, Rye
If you enjoyed last year's panto fun, you'll LOVE this year's Christmas Show!
From the same producers who brought you last year's success, Goldilocks and the Three Bears at the Circus come this seasons Christmas extravaganza. Working once again…
Walking
Dover
2024 White Cliffs Ramblers will be holding a walking week from 15th - 21st July and include a featured walk along the Via Francigena.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Lock Ln, Maidstone
Come along and join in with the family friendly Halloween events as Kent Life is transformed for the spooky season. There will be plenty for all to enjoy, from pumpkin carving, trick or treating, creepy bugs and fancy-dress competitions. Guests who…
Gardens
Faversham
This relaxing walk with local Herbalist, Mandy Rickard, will introduce you to some different herbs used throughout history to treat illness and maintain health.
It's a great chance to see, smell and taste the plants in a beautiful garden setting…
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.
Food
Broadstairs
The annual Broadstairs food festival takes place overlooking Viking Bay, with over 100 stalls of local and regional fresh produce to try and buy. A celebration of food and drink with hand-picked exhibitors from Kent and the neighbouring counties.
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