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Events near Folkestone, Canterbury

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Events near Folkestone, Canterbury

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Clubs

Shy Fx | Margate at The Drill Shed

Shy Fx | Margate

Saturday 25th July

10:00pm - 2:00am

The Drill Shed, Margate

Shy Fx | Margate

The Drill Shed, Margate

The legendary Shy FX comes to The Drill Shed this July!

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The Official Summer Reunion Party 2026 at The Manor House Tunbridge Wells

The Official Summer Reunion Party 2026

Thursday 2nd July

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Manor House Tunbridge Wells

The Official Summer Reunion Party 2026

The Manor House Tunbridge Wells

One huge night. Everyone home. Everyone back together.

SummerSeries - 90s, 00s, Ibiza & Club Classics Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

SummerSeries - 90s, 00s, Ibiza & Club Classics Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 27th June

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

SummerSeries - 90s, 00s, Ibiza & Club Classics Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

Expect iconic throwbacks, euphoric anthems, guilty pleasures & hands-in-the-air moments all day long with Special Guests bringing the ultimate party!

Boujee Boujee - Tidal Vibes at Mermaids Cafe Bar

Boujee Boujee - Tidal Vibes

Saturday 27th June

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Mermaids Cafe Bar, Folkestone

Boujee Boujee - Tidal Vibes

Mermaids Cafe Bar, Folkestone

Dance under the stars with the finest house music from Stretch Silvester plus Special Guest, a great crowd and amazing views of the ocean.

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party at The Jolly Friar

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party

Saturday 4th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Jolly Friar, Basildon

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party

The Jolly Friar, Basildon

Garage Rewind returns to Basildon!

Trevor Nelson's Soul Nation at De La Warr Pavilion

Trevor Nelson's Soul Nation

Saturday 18th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

Trevor Nelson's Soul Nation

De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill-on-Sea

DLWP Presents: TREVOR NELSON'S SOUL NATION + Jus' Neil

Wiley Live Performance plus Meet & Greet at The Loft Clacton at The Loft Nightclub Clacton On Sea

Wiley Live Performance plus Meet & Greet at The Loft Clacton

Saturday 18th July

9:00pm - 2:30am

The Loft Nightclub Clacton On Sea, Clacton-on-Sea

Wiley Live Performance plus Meet & Greet at The Loft Clacton

The Loft Nightclub Clacton On Sea, Clacton-on-Sea

UK Grime legend Wiley comes to The Loft Nightclub, Clacton-on-Sea for an exclusive live performance & meet and greet.

Soul Daze - Maidstone's 80's Soul, Jazz funk & Disco Day Party at BALLIN' Maidstone

Soul Daze - Maidstone's 80's Soul, Jazz funk & Disco Day Party

Saturday 19th September

4:00pm - 9:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Soul Daze - Maidstone's 80's Soul, Jazz funk & Disco Day Party

BALLIN' Maidstone

The vibe of the 80s soul weekenders is coming back to Maidstone! An afternoon of the biggest Soul, Jazz funk & Disco, just like it was back then!

Gigs

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The Vintage Explosion at Northern Stage

The Vintage Explosion

Saturday 16th January 2027

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Northern Stage, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Vintage Explosion

Northern Stage, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Get yourself down for a night of astonishing Rock n roll, Soul & Rhythm and Blues from the amazing Vintage Explosion.

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Nia Archives: B2B DJ SET at NX Newcastle

Nia Archives: B2B DJ SET

Thursday 16th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Nia Archives: B2B DJ SET

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Jacaranda Records presents a B2B DJ set by Nia Archives + support to celebrate the release of her new album 'Emotional Junglist'.

The Park Series presents THE HUMAN LEAGUE at Leazes Park

The Park Series presents THE HUMAN LEAGUE

Sunday 30th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Park Series presents THE HUMAN LEAGUE

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

Electronic pop pioneers The Human League will bring their legendary live show to Leazes Park, Newcastle, for a outdoor show on Sunday 30th August

The Park Series presents MCFLY at Leazes Park

The Park Series presents MCFLY

Friday 28th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Park Series presents MCFLY

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

MCFLY HEADLINE THE PARK SERIES IN Newcastle!

Ariel Posen + Sean Mann + Wendlo at PILGRIM

Ariel Posen + Sean Mann + Wendlo

Friday 12th February 2027

7:30pm - 11:45pm

PILGRIM, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Ariel Posen + Sean Mann + Wendlo

PILGRIM, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Ariel Posen, hailed as "a modern day guitar hero" by Rolling Stone brings his blend of rock & roll, electrified Americana & bluegrass to PILGRIM

Brian Jackson (Gil Scott Heron) + band at PILGRIM

Brian Jackson (Gil Scott Heron) + band

Saturday 29th August

8:30pm - 11:45pm

PILGRIM, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Brian Jackson (Gil Scott Heron) + band

PILGRIM, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Brian returns to our stage after an incredible SOLD-OUT show in 2025. Co-founder of Gil Scott Heron and a renowned artist & social commentator, Brian

Si King & groovetrain unplugged + Propa Pies at PILGRIM

Si King & groovetrain unplugged + Propa Pies

Sunday 12th July

2:00pm - 6:30pm

PILGRIM, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Si King & groovetrain unplugged + Propa Pies

PILGRIM, Newcastle Upon Tyne

TV star and author Si King is back to host another afternoon of music, stories, and PROPA pies

Smoove & Turrell Xmas Show at Gosforth Civic Theatre

Smoove & Turrell Xmas Show

Friday 11th December

7:30pm - 11:45pm

Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Smoove & Turrell Xmas Show

Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Join Smoove & Turrell celerbrate Xmas in style at Gosforth Civic Theatre

Festivals

Maid of Stone 2026 at Mote Park

Maid of Stone 2026

Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent

Maid of Stone 2026

Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent

Maid of Stone Festival returns to Maidstone's Mote Park, Kent in 2026, hosting three days of rock music, great beer, activities and more!

A New Day Festival 2026 at Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

A New Day Festival 2026

Fri 21st - Sun 23rd August

11:30am - 11:00pm

Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

A New Day Festival 2026

Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

3 day outdoor festival, held in the beautiful setting of Mt Ephraim Gardens, featuring the very best in classic and progrock, blues and roots music.

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Park Rock Bexleyheath 2026 at Danson Park, Bexleyheath

Park Rock Bexleyheath 2026

Saturday 8th August

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Danson Park, Bexleyheath

Park Rock Bexleyheath 2026

Danson Park, Bexleyheath

Returning to Bexleyheath for it's third year; Park Rock 2026 brings two stages packed with the UK's top tributes to Danson Park.

Ministry Of Sound Classical - Live at Rochester Castle at Rochester Castle

Ministry Of Sound Classical - Live at Rochester Castle

Friday 3rd July

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Rochester Castle, Kent

Ministry Of Sound Classical - Live at Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle, Kent

Ministry of Sound Classical live at Rochester Castle - iconic dance anthems performed by orchestra and vocalists in a spectacular open-air show

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Rock The Mote 2026 at Mote Park

Rock The Mote 2026

Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent

Rock The Mote 2026

Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent

Rock The Mote returns to Mote Park in 2026 but this time it's back to the summer months, taking place in July with more of the UK's top tributes!

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Sundown Country Festival - Bexleyheath at BEXLEYHEATH Danson Park Lakeside Close DA15 9PW

Sundown Country Festival - Bexleyheath

Sunday 9th August

12:00pm - 8:00pm

BEXLEYHEATH Danson Park Lakeside Close DA15 9PW

Sundown Country Festival - Bexleyheath

BEXLEYHEATH Danson Park Lakeside Close DA15 9PW

Nashville is coming to Danson Park on 9th August! Get ready for Sundown Country Festival, a brand new show from the creators of the Park Rock series!

Secret Island Festival at STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL

Secret Island Festival

Fri 7th - Sun 9th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL, East Mersea

Secret Island Festival

STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL, East Mersea

Secret Island Festival, back on Mersea Island for 3 days of house, disco, DnB & live bands over 4 stages, now with camping for the full island escape.

Symphonica #TheIbizaOrchestra Bexleyheath at Danson Park

Symphonica #TheIbizaOrchestra Bexleyheath

Friday 7th August

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Danson Park, Bexleyheath

Symphonica #TheIbizaOrchestra Bexleyheath

Danson Park, Bexleyheath

Prepare to dance under the stars as the amazing Symphonica #TheIbizaOrchestra comes to Danson Park with a huge new playlist for 2026!

Comedy

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing at Circus Tavern

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Saturday 22nd May 2027

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Gary Delaney is bring his brand now tour " Gary On Laughing" to The Circus Tavern on Saturday 22nd May 2027. Tickets on sale now

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night at Cosy Club Canterbury

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night

Tuesday 7th July

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Cosy Club Canterbury

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night

Cosy Club Canterbury

Dave Watt (aka Captain Breadbeard) hosts his monthly alternative stand-up comedy night in the heart of Canterbury.

Comedy Night Out at The Royal Hotel

Comedy Night Out

Friday 27th November

9:00pm - 11:00pm

The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

Comedy Night Out

The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

Live Comedy Club Show. 3 Top Comedians as Seen on TV

Tommy Cooper - Have I Got Time For More? at Central Theatre

Tommy Cooper - Have I Got Time For More?

Friday 5th March 2027

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Central Theatre, Kent

Tommy Cooper - Have I Got Time For More?

Central Theatre, Kent

A wonderfully funny tribute to one of the UK's iconic comedians!

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Medway 12/09/26 at Buzz Bingo Medway

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Medway 12/09/26

Saturday 12th September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Medway 12/09/26

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Do you think you can Beat the Beast? Join us for bingo follwed by a quiz hosted by the legendary Mark Labbett!

Kulture Lab at Hypha Studios, 2 Walter Burke Way, Chatham, ME4 4RQ

Monday 22nd June + 5 other dates

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Hypha Studios, 2 Walter Burke Way, Chatham, ME4 4RQ

Hypha Studios, 2 Walter Burke Way, Chatham, ME4 4RQ

Kulture Lab is a weekly Class, Workshop & Creative Lab designed for dancers and performers who want to go beyond choreography.

Spirit Of The Blitz - Remembrance Sunday Special at West Cliff Theatre

Spirit Of The Blitz - Remembrance Sunday Special

Sunday 8th November

2:30pm - 5:00pm

West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea

Spirit Of The Blitz - Remembrance Sunday Special

West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea

To mark Remembrance Sunday, we open the 1940s songbook and remember the stars who kept us smiling through our darkest days.

Come From Away at Dartford Open Air Theatre

Tue 21st - Sat 25th July

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Dartford Open Air Theatre

Dartford Open Air Theatre

After 38 planes land in Gander. 7,000 people are stranded. Locals offer shelter and care, forging unexpected friendships, love and hope

Experiences & Attractions

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 11th July

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

High-energy brunch with buff Viking hosts, party games, anthems and bottomless drinks. Loud, wild and unforgettable.

90s vs 00s Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

90s vs 00s Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 27th June

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

90s vs 00s Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Step back in time and relive the ultimate 90s vs 00s showdown with a brunch packed full of throwback anthems, iconic hits and non-stop nostalgia.

Ibiza Classics Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Ibiza Classics Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 4th July

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Ibiza Classics Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Relive the golden era of Ibiza with Ibiza Classics Bottomless Brunch Expect iconic anthems and feel-good vibes!

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Maidstone // Saturday 18th July at The Bier Keller

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Maidstone // Saturday 18th July

Saturday 18th July

4:30pm - 9:00pm

The Bier Keller, Maidstone

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Maidstone // Saturday 18th July

The Bier Keller, Maidstone

This isn't just bingo. It's something completely different - designed with you in mind, and packed with surprises from start to finish.

Food & Drink

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Medway at Buzz Bingo Medway

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Medway

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Medway

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath at Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Oktoberfest - Tonbridge at Tonbridge Race Course

Oktoberfest - Tonbridge

Fri 2nd - Sat 3rd October

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Tonbridge Race Course

Oktoberfest - Tonbridge

Tonbridge Race Course

Join us for the world's most iconic beer festival, where tradition meets fun in a vibrant explosion of music, food, and festivities.

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Maidstone at Buzz Bingo Maidstone

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Maidstone

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Sport

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Ghana at BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Ghana

Tuesday 23rd June

6:00pm - 12:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Ghana

BALLIN' Maidstone

Second Group Game at Kent's Largest World Cup Fan Park with Kent's Largest Screen & 22 Additional Screens, Pre & Post Match Party & Surprises!

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Panama at BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Panama

Saturday 27th June

6:00pm - 1:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Panama

BALLIN' Maidstone

England's Final Group Game! Kent's Largest World Cup Fan Park with Kent's Largest Screen & 22 Additional Screens, Pre & Post Match Party & Surprises!

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England vs Ghana at Papà Bianco

England vs Ghana

Tuesday 23rd June

8:00pm - 11:30pm

Papà Bianco, Faversham

England vs Ghana

Papà Bianco, Faversham

Join us as we kick off the England World Cup Campaign

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England v Ghana: World Cup Fan Zone | Tunbridge Wells at The Manor House Tunbridge Wells

England v Ghana: World Cup Fan Zone | Tunbridge Wells

Tuesday 23rd June

3:00pm - 1:00am

The Manor House Tunbridge Wells

England v Ghana: World Cup Fan Zone | Tunbridge Wells

The Manor House Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells' biggest World Cup Fan Zone! Indoor & outdoor screens, stadium sound, football, food, drinks & big match atmosphere.

Family Days Out

Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh at The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh

Sunday 13th September

1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Kids K-Pop Party is the ultimate event for all young K-Pop fans!

Wrestling in Southend, Shoeburyness! at Thorpe Hall School

Wrestling in Southend, Shoeburyness!

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Thorpe Hall School, Southend-on-Sea

Wrestling in Southend, Shoeburyness!

Thorpe Hall School, Southend-on-Sea

Get ready Southend! Live professional wrestling is back at the Thorpe Hall school on Wakering Road!

Seasonal

Aura Tunbridge wells World Cup Fanzone at Aura Nightclub Tunbridge Wells

Aura Tunbridge wells World Cup Fanzone

Saturday 27th June

9:00pm - 4:00am

Aura Nightclub Tunbridge Wells

Aura Tunbridge wells World Cup Fanzone

Aura Nightclub Tunbridge Wells

Watch England take on the World Cup at Aura! Big screens, drink deals and food!

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