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Festivals & Events
ME1 1GW
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of ME1 1GW:
Annual Festivals & Events
Whitstable Oyster Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
A celebration of Whitstable’s oyster fishing heritage, with food stalls, entertainment, and oyster-eating competitions.
Kent County Show
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
A major agricultural show featuring livestock, local food, rural crafts, equestrian competitions, and gardening displays.
Southbeats Festival
Annually, during September
Location: Kent
A vibrant festival offering house, drum & bass, and hip-hop music in the Kent countryside.
Rochester Dickensian Christmas
Annually, during December
Location: Kent
A festive celebration of Charles Dickens, with parades, Victorian costumes, and lantern displays.
Canterbury Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Kent
Kent’s international arts festival, offering a mix of music, theatre, comedy, and visual arts in the heart of historic Canterbury.
Faversham Hop Festival
Annually, during September
Location: Kent
A weekend festival celebrating Kent’s hop-picking heritage, with live music, parades, and craft stalls.
Leeds Castle Classical Concert
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
An outdoor classical concert set in the stunning grounds of Leeds Castle, featuring live orchestras and fireworks.
Ramsgate Festival of Sound
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
An immersive sound and arts festival set in the coastal town of Ramsgate, offering performances and sound installations.
Whitstable Oyster Festival
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
A celebration of Whitstable’s oyster fishing heritage, with food stalls, entertainment, and oyster-eating competitions.
Kent County Show
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
A major agricultural show featuring livestock, local food, rural crafts, equestrian competitions, and gardening displays.
Southbeats Festival
Annually, during September
Location: Kent
A vibrant festival offering house, drum & bass, and hip-hop music in the Kent countryside.
Rochester Dickensian Christmas
Annually, during December
Location: Kent
A festive celebration of Charles Dickens, with parades, Victorian costumes, and lantern displays.
Canterbury Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Kent
Kent’s international arts festival, offering a mix of music, theatre, comedy, and visual arts in the heart of historic Canterbury.
Faversham Hop Festival
Annually, during September
Location: Kent
A weekend festival celebrating Kent’s hop-picking heritage, with live music, parades, and craft stalls.
Leeds Castle Classical Concert
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
An outdoor classical concert set in the stunning grounds of Leeds Castle, featuring live orchestras and fireworks.
Ramsgate Festival of Sound
Annually, during July
Location: Kent
An immersive sound and arts festival set in the coastal town of Ramsgate, offering performances and sound installations.
Other Events"
A historical walk from Cobham to Luddesdown
July 20
The Street Cobham, Cobham
The walk will start at Cobham Car Park just off the Street. From the car park we will make our way through the village of Cobham, a place both Charles Dickens and Samuel Pepys knew well.
River Medway to Yalding Loop
July 23
The Railway Pub, Wateringbury
This gentle, mostly flat route meanders through riverside paths and open countryside—perfect for nature lovers and casual hikers.
Route Highlights
📠River Medway Loop – Follow tranquil riverbanks with picturesque views and chances for wildlife spotting.
3rd Annual Southend Ride
July 26
Southend Seafront, Southend-on-sea
Riding to old Leigh on sea before returning to the starting point.
The Ride starts at 12pm.
Higham Loop via Shorne Marshes
July 27
Higham Station, Higham
If you’re after a peaceful day out with wide open views and barely a hill in sight, this 15.5 km circular walk from Higham might be just what you’re looking for.
Bapchild Weekday Evening Walk
July 30
Bapchild Village Hall, Sittingbourne
Starting from Bapchild Village Hall, this 6.34-mile circular route takes in blooming orchards, open farmland, and the historic charm of Lynsted and Rodmersham before looping back to Bapchild.
Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour
September 10
Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
After the success of the 'Material Girl' and 'Much Betta!' tours, Baga Chipz is Back! Bigger, louder and MUCH BETTA than ever!
Join Baga and friends this autumn as she rocks up to a town near you!
Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you'd sing down the pub with the nation's number one tart. Plus a special segment dedicated to her dear friend The Vivienne.
Southend Comedy Club Book A Comedy Night Out
November 7
The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea
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The Official Comedy Club As Seen On TV is one of the most recognised and respected names in the comedy Industry and over 28 years has worked across the UK and Abroad with the best of the best.
Wealden Times Midwinter Fair 2025
November 20
The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood
Join us for three fabulous days of stylish shopping at Wealden Times Midwinter Fair this 20th, 21st and 22nd November at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood. There is no lovelier way to shop for original, handmade and desirable Christmas gifts than browsing amongst 250+ handpicked exhibitors' stands filling seven heated, joined-up marquees.
G4 Christmas 2025 - Rochester Cathedral
November 25
Rochester Cathedral,, Rochester
.
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.
Phantoms of the Popera - Southend
June 12
Palace Theatre, England, Westcliff-on-Sea
.
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer
Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems
Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.
A historical walk from Cobham to Luddesdown
July 20
The Street Cobham, Cobham
The walk will start at Cobham Car Park just off the Street. From the car park we will make our way through the village of Cobham, a place both Charles Dickens and Samuel Pepys knew well.
River Medway to Yalding Loop
July 23
The Railway Pub, Wateringbury
This gentle, mostly flat route meanders through riverside paths and open countryside—perfect for nature lovers and casual hikers. Route Highlights 📠River Medway Loop – Follow tranquil riverbanks with picturesque views and chances for wildlife spotting.
3rd Annual Southend Ride
July 26
Southend Seafront, Southend-on-sea
Riding to old Leigh on sea before returning to the starting point. The Ride starts at 12pm.
Higham Loop via Shorne Marshes
July 27
Higham Station, Higham
If you’re after a peaceful day out with wide open views and barely a hill in sight, this 15.5 km circular walk from Higham might be just what you’re looking for.
Bapchild Weekday Evening Walk
July 30
Bapchild Village Hall, Sittingbourne
Starting from Bapchild Village Hall, this 6.34-mile circular route takes in blooming orchards, open farmland, and the historic charm of Lynsted and Rodmersham before looping back to Bapchild.
Baga Chipz - 'Chip Off The Old Block' Tour
September 10
Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
After the success of the 'Material Girl' and 'Much Betta!' tours, Baga Chipz is Back! Bigger, louder and MUCH BETTA than ever! Join Baga and friends this autumn as she rocks up to a town near you! Expect an evening of live vocals; belting out big band ballads, disco classics and songs you'd sing down the pub with the nation's number one tart. Plus a special segment dedicated to her dear friend The Vivienne.
Southend Comedy Club Book A Comedy Night Out
November 7
The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea
. The Official Comedy Club As Seen On TV is one of the most recognised and respected names in the comedy Industry and over 28 years has worked across the UK and Abroad with the best of the best.
Wealden Times Midwinter Fair 2025
November 20
The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood
Join us for three fabulous days of stylish shopping at Wealden Times Midwinter Fair this 20th, 21st and 22nd November at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood. There is no lovelier way to shop for original, handmade and desirable Christmas gifts than browsing amongst 250+ handpicked exhibitors' stands filling seven heated, joined-up marquees.
G4 Christmas 2025 - Rochester Cathedral
November 25
Rochester Cathedral,, Rochester
. Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.
Phantoms of the Popera - Southend
June 12
Palace Theatre, England, Westcliff-on-Sea
. Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.
