Events
Our curated list of the most interesting events happening in Kent over the coming months.
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August 2026
🪐 28 - 29 Aug - Professor Brian Cox: Emergence // The space Brian Cox, not the acting one, tours elaborate new show. Central Theatre, Chatham. Tickets from £37.50.
🎸 Sat 29 Aug - Words and Music at the Skep // A day of poetry and independent music in a unique setting. The Skep, Rolvenden Layne. Tickets £22.50.
🚂 29 - 31 Aug - Steam on the Square // Get up close to steam and military machines. Chatham Historic Dockyard. Tickets £29 (includes Dockyard entry).
September 2026
🍺 5 - 6 Sep - Faversham Hop Festival // Two days of live music, street food, parades, Morris dancing and family entertainment celebrating the town’s hop-growing history. Faversham town centre. Free.
🎤 Thu 10 Sep - John Kearns: Tilting at Windmills // Comedian portrays his life, books he hasn't read, and VAT. Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells. Tickets £27. Also at Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury on 16 Sep, and Faversham Assembly Rooms on 9 Oct.
📜 Sun 13 Sep - Jessica Rose: Gold // Award-winning spoken word artist returns to the stage with a collection of new work. Avenue Theatre, Sittingbourne. Tickets £12.
🎤 Wed 16 Sep - Phil Wang: Uh Oh // Comedian tours new stand-up show, now with added moustache. Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells. Tickets from £29.25.
🎤 17 - 20 Sep - Maidstone Improv Festival // Four nights of unscripted comedy. Various locations, Maidstone. Tickets from £10.
🐺 Sat 19 Sep - Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf // Comedian returns to Chatham and tries to unleash his new edgy alter-ego. Central Theatre, Chatham. Tickets £31.
🤼 Sat 26 Sep - UKPW // Wrestling action returns with an even bigger show. Chatham Historic Dockyard. Tickets from £12.
🎤 Sat 26 Sep - Laura Lexx: Yo-Yo // Award-winning comedian back with a brand new show. Marlowe Studio, Canterbury. Tickets £20.
🎸 Mon 28 Sep - The Lemonheads // Cult US alternative rock band. Dreamland, Margate. Tickets £40.
📖 Tue 29 Sep - Enter the Castle with Jon Ronson // Acclaimed author tours his first book in 11 years. Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. Tickets from £34.
🎤 Wed 30 Sep - Maisie Adam: Whatsherface // Recent Taskmaster winner tours brand new show. Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. Tickets £28.
October 2026
🍎 2 - 4 Oct - Broadstairs Autumn Food Festival // Around 100 food and drink stalls alongside live music and children’s activities. Victoria Gardens, Broadstairs. Free.
🎸 Sun 4 Oct - Frances of Delirium // Power pop from Luxembourg. Ramsgate Music Hall. Tickets £12.50.
🎤 8 - 9 Oct - Harriet Kemsley: Floozy // Kent comedian plays Kent show. Marlowe Studio, Canterbury. Tickets £21.
🎤 Fri 9 Oct - Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life // Life advice from popular comedian. Revealation, Ashford. Tickets £25. Also at Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells on 11 Nov.
🎤 Sun 11 Oct - Lemn Sissay: Let the Light Pour In // Evening with the master of the spoken word, author, activist, and performer. Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury. Tickets £31.25.
🎙️ Mon 12 Oct - Jeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire // Former BBC International Editor talks about his career in war zones and the state of the world. Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells. Tickets from £36.75.
📚 12 - 22 Nov - Folkestone Book Festival // Eleven days of talks featuring Sir Tony Robinson, Philippa Perry, Lynda La Plante, Ben Okri, Cory Doctorow and Billy Childish. Various locations, Folkestone. Various ticket prices.
👻 20 - 24 Oct - Paranormal Activity // The long-running film series moves into theatre to find new ways to scare people. Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. Tickets from £19.
🪕 Fri 23 Oct - Alabama 3 Acoustic // Legendary band play stripped-down show. Booking Hall, Dover. Tickets £25. Also at Swale Assembly, Sittingbourne on 24 Oct.
🎤 Sun 25 Oct - Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy // Existential angst and political disquiet from one of the UK's best comedians. Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. Tickets £29. Also at Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells on 22 Nov.
🎸 Sat 31 Oct - Grace Petrie // One of the UK's most urgent songwriters. Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury. Tickets £22.25.
November 2026
🎤 Mon 2 Nov - Richard Ayoade: Afterthoughts // Comedian reflects and shares insights from his new book. Assembly Hall, Tunbridge Wells. Tickets from £33.75.
🎤 Wed 4 Nov - Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand-Up Years // Political comedian celebrates four decades on the mic. Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury. Tickets £21.25.
🎸 Thu 12 Nov - Firestations // Shoegazey alt-pop from London five-piece. Where Else? Margate // Tickets £10.
🎸 Sat 14 Nov - Railcard + Swansea Sound // New indiepop band plays alongside indiepop supergroup. Ramsgate Music Hall. Tickets £14.50.
🪧 21 - 22 Nov - Pussy Riot: Riot Days // Play from Russian punks combining theatre, music, and politics. Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury. Tickets £26.25