What's On in Kent

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.

In 2025, Kent will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner and his connections to Margate. He came to live here when he was 11, a romantic painter, many of us see him everyday as he has featured on the British £20 note since 2020. A stunning peice of JMW Turner’s work called 'Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate' will go on display from April 2025 at Turner Contemporary, on loan from the Tate, London. With the return of 'Call the Midwife' to our screens, there's no time like the present to take the Call the Midwife Official Location Tour which starts on the 1st March 25 at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. 2025 also see's the commemoration of the 85th Anniversary of Operation Dynamo in Ramsgate, this will include more than 60 'Little Ships' (16th - 26th May 25).

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...

• 7th February 25, Light Up Maidstone, Town Centre & County Hall, Maidstone, Kent (F)
• 8th February 25, Light Up Dover, Pencaster Gardens, Dover, Kent (F)
• 15th February 25, Princess on the Farm, Rare Breed Centre, Ashford, Kent
• 15th - 16th February 25, Be a Nature Detective, The Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden, Kent
• 15th - 16th February 25, Exhibition Opening Weekend, Powell-Cotton Museum, Birchington, Kent
• 15th - 23rd February 25, History Makers, Dover Castle, Dover, Kent
• 15th - 23rd February 25, The Rat Pack and the Lost Shipwreck, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Chatham, Kent
• 1st March - 31st March 25, Wine Tasting Masterclass, Balfour Winery, Tonbridge, Kent
• 2nd - 8th March 25, Dover Film Festival, Dover, Kent
• 6th March 25, Curator Led Centenary Guided Walk, Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Goudhurst, Kent
• 7th March, Dover at Night, Maison Dieu, Dover (F)
• 14th March 25, Spring Fused Glass Workshop, Belmont House and Gardens, Faversham, Kent
• 21st March & 17th April, Cold War Bunker Tour, Woodlands Park, Gravesend, Kent
• 21st - 30th March, Heart of Kent Walking Festival, Maidstone, Kent
• 27th March, Paint a Peacock with The Paint Club, The Carpenter's Arms, Tonbridge, Kent
• 29th - 30th March 25, Mother's Day Afternoon Tea, Balfour Winery, Tonbridge, Kent 
• 8th April 25, Margate Main Sands Great Eggcase and Scavenger Hunt, Margate, Kent
• 21st April 25, Guided Garden Tour, Cobham Hall, Gravesend, Kent 
• 2nd - 5th May 25, Deal Ale & Cider Festival, Deal, Kent

Staying overnight?

If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Kent, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.

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Kent events near me

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.