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Reminisce UK - SummerFest Reunion & 9th Birthday at The Goose

Reminisce UK - SummerFest Reunion & 9th Birthday

Saturday 22nd August

8:00pm - 2:00am

The Goose, Gravesend

Reminisce UK - SummerFest Reunion & 9th Birthday

The Goose, Gravesend

The Party Continues At The Goose, Gravesend With A loaded Line UP... Get Ready To Reminisce!

UKG Day Party (Over 30's) - Saturday 3rd October 2026 at Casino Rooms

UKG Day Party (Over 30's) - Saturday 3rd October 2026

Saturday 3rd October

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Casino Rooms, Rochester

UKG Day Party (Over 30's) - Saturday 3rd October 2026

Casino Rooms, Rochester

An epic and super friendly day party for anyone over 30 years old - playing all your UK Garage favourites and you can still be home by 9pm!

Day Disco (Over 30's) - Saturday 25th July 2026 at Casino Rooms

Day Disco (Over 30's) - Saturday 25th July 2026

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Day Disco (Over 30's) - Saturday 25th July 2026

Casino Rooms, Rochester

At Day Disco, we believe that everyone Over 30 deserves to escape their stressful lives, have fun like the old days and still be home by 9pm!

Casino Rooms Nightclub - Friday 24th July 2026 at Casino Rooms

Casino Rooms Nightclub - Friday 24th July 2026

Friday 24th July

11:00pm - 4:00am

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Casino Rooms Nightclub - Friday 24th July 2026

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Kent's BIGGEST, Best & Most Well Attended Nightclub doing it's thing!

Tropicana Nights - The Ultimate 80s Party Night - Canvey Island! at The Paddocks

Tropicana Nights - The Ultimate 80s Party Night - Canvey Island!

Friday 11th September

7:30pm - 12:00am

The Paddocks, Canvey Island

Tropicana Nights - The Ultimate 80s Party Night - Canvey Island!

The Paddocks, Canvey Island

The Ultimate 80's Party Night in Essex! Nothing but 80's Dance Floor Fillers, All Night Long!

UK Garage & RnB Night at LORD HILL BEXLEYHEATH

UK Garage & RnB Night

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 1:00am

LORD HILL BEXLEYHEATH, Bexleyheath

UK Garage & RnB Night

LORD HILL BEXLEYHEATH, Bexleyheath

Get ready for R&B vibes, and pure Garage energy! Join DJs M4rk, Brookie, EV5, Jake Power & MC Scottie B at The Lord Hill, Bexleyheath from 7PM-1AM.

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!

ONDA Open Air // Joss Dean + Gigsta // Canterbury at The Venue Canterbury

ONDA Open Air // Joss Dean + Gigsta // Canterbury

Saturday 1st August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Venue Canterbury

ONDA Open Air // Joss Dean + Gigsta // Canterbury

The Venue Canterbury

Rising house music stars JOSS DEAN + GIGSTA are coming to Canterbury for a huge OPEN AIR day party at The Venue on Sat 1st Aug!

Gigs

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Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Becky Hill brings her euphoric catalogue of hits to Canterbury on Saturday 8th August, headlining a huge open-air show at St Lawrence Ground.

Canterbury Live presents: JLS at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live presents: JLS

Friday 7th August

3:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live presents: JLS

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

With support from The Wanted 2.0 and special guest Pixie Lott!

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - Live in Southend at Garon Park

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - Live in Southend

Sunday 30th August

2:30pm - 10:30pm

Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - Live in Southend

Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea

Get ready for an unforgettable day-to-night event as UB40 featuring Ali Campbell returns to Southend.

Country & Western Event The Star Sidcup at The Star Sidcup

Country & Western Event The Star Sidcup

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Star Sidcup, Chislehurst

Country & Western Event The Star Sidcup

The Star Sidcup, Chislehurst

Its time to Boot Scootin' & Boogie as we bring our live country music event to The Star in Sidcup. Read our description for full details.

The Definitive Goldmine Reunion at The Paddocks

The Definitive Goldmine Reunion

Saturday 14th November

4:00pm - 12:00am

The Paddocks, Canvey Island

The Definitive Goldmine Reunion

The Paddocks, Canvey Island

Featuring original Goldmine djs and special guest performers who have appeared live on its celebrated stage this is 'The Definitive Goldmine Reunion!

Rochester Rocks Festival at Casino Rooms

Rochester Rocks Festival

Saturday 20th March 2027

12:00pm - 10:45pm

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Rochester Rocks Festival

Casino Rooms, Rochester

An All-Day Festival of ROCK in the heart of Kent, featuring some of the most exciting rock acts in the country, plus an all acoustic Chill Out Room

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness

Sunday 9th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Madness return to Canterbury this summer for a huge outdoor show at the iconic St Lawrence Ground, Kent Cricket on Sunday 9th August.

Soul Night Out UK - KENT at Princes Park Stadium (Dartford FC)

Soul Night Out UK - KENT

Saturday 25th July

7:30pm - 11:45pm

Princes Park Stadium (Dartford FC)

Soul Night Out UK - KENT

Princes Park Stadium (Dartford FC)

THE PRINCES SUITE, DARTFORD FOOTBALL CLUB - 25th JULY 2026 A night of 100% Feelgood Soul Anthems brought to you by the best UK soul dj's!

Festivals

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Maid of Stone 2027 at Mote Park

Maid of Stone 2027

Fri 16th - Sun 18th July 2027

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent

Maid of Stone 2027

Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent

Three unforgettable days of rock, blues rock, southern rock and metal in the heart of Kent. Two stages. No clashes. Pure rock.

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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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New World 2026 ft. Craig David | Chelmsford Central Park at Chelmsford Central Park

New World 2026 ft. Craig David | Chelmsford Central Park

Sunday 30th August

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Chelmsford Central Park

New World 2026 ft. Craig David | Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Central Park

New World Festival returns on Sunday 30th August to a brand new stunning location of Chelmsford Central Park headlined by Craig David.

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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 6 stages, now with camping for the full island escape.

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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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Summer Underground - Breakin Science, Jungle Mania, D&B Classics at Eutopia Warehouse

Summer Underground - Breakin Science, Jungle Mania, D&B Classics

Saturday 5th September

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Summer Underground - Breakin Science, Jungle Mania, D&B Classics

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Eutopia WHS is the destination for London's biggest celebration of underground D&B + Jungle, with an Outdoor Courtyard stage + 3 Warehouse Arenas!

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Maravilosa 5th birthday safari open air at Widford Lodge Playing Field

Maravilosa 5th birthday safari open air

Saturday 1st August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Widford Lodge Playing Field, Chelmsford

Maravilosa 5th birthday safari open air

Widford Lodge Playing Field, Chelmsford

We return to our festival home in our biggest way yet this summer for the 5th anniversary of what we now call the Mara family in safari fashion!

Chelmsford Summer Series 2026: Mcfly at Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series 2026: Mcfly

Saturday 29th August

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series 2026: Mcfly

Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series presents: McFly, who will return to Essex for a special outdoor show in Central Park on Saturday 29th August.

Comedy

Katie Hopkins Live Friday April 30th at Circus Tavern

Katie Hopkins Live Friday April 30th

Friday 30th April 2027

6:30pm - 10:45pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katie Hopkins Live Friday April 30th

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katies Hopkins retruns to the Circus Tavern on Friday April 30th 2027

Stephen K Amos at House of Stand Up at West Faversham Community Centre

Stephen K Amos at House of Stand Up

Saturday 7th November

8:00pm - 10:30pm

West Faversham Community Centre

Stephen K Amos at House of Stand Up

West Faversham Community Centre

House of Stand Up present their very own brand of live comedy each month.

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

Katie Hopkins Live Saturday May 1st at Circus Tavern

Katie Hopkins Live Saturday May 1st

Saturday 1st May 2027

6:30pm - 10:45pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katie Hopkins Live Saturday May 1st

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katies Hopkins retruns to the Circus Tavern on Saturday May 1st 2027

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!

Vision Cinema 2026: SCARY FILM TBC at Greenwich Avery Hill

Vision Cinema 2026: SCARY FILM TBC

Sunday 16th August

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Greenwich Avery Hill, Eltham

Vision Cinema 2026: SCARY FILM TBC

Greenwich Avery Hill, Eltham

Watch your favorite movies at Greenwich Avery Hill Outdoor Cinema!

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

Monday 27th July

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.

Vision Cinema 2026: Mufasa: The Lion King at Greenwich Avery Hill

Vision Cinema 2026: Mufasa: The Lion King

Friday 14th August

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenwich Avery Hill, Eltham

Vision Cinema 2026: Mufasa: The Lion King

Greenwich Avery Hill, Eltham

Watch your favorite movies at Greenwich Avery Hill Outdoor Cinema!

Experiences & Attractions

Kickin' It Country Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Kickin' It Country Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 25th July

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Kickin' It Country Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Boot-stompin country brunch with chart-toppers, throwback hits and bottomless drinks. Big vibes, singalongs and good times.

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!

Throwback RNB & Hiphop at BALLIN' Maidstone

Throwback RNB & Hiphop

Saturday 1st August

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Throwback RNB & Hiphop

BALLIN' Maidstone

Throwback R&B & Hip-Hop brunch bringing nonstop classics, smooth vibes, big anthems and bottomless drinks. Pure nostalgia, all vibes.

WildWest | The Rodeo Romeos - Casino Rooms, Rochester at Casino Rooms Nightclub

WildWest | The Rodeo Romeos - Casino Rooms, Rochester

Saturday 26th September

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Casino Rooms Nightclub, Rochester

WildWest | The Rodeo Romeos - Casino Rooms, Rochester

Casino Rooms Nightclub, Rochester

The UK's hottest country-themed Magic Mike-style show rides into Rochester. Cowboys, cocktails, country party vibes & plenty of audience interaction!

Food & Drink

C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia at Compressor House

C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia

Friday 28th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Compressor House, London

C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia

Compressor House, London

A mythical city appears for one night. Food, drinks, culture with no limits. Ryozen City lives once, then only in memory. Are you READY?

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Medway at Buzz Bingo Medway

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Medway

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Medway

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

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

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Maidstone at Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Buzz Bingo Maidstone

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

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Colchester at Buzz Bingo Colchester

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Colchester

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Colchester

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Colchester

Buzz Bingo Colchester

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

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!

BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market at Falconwood Community Centre

BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market

Saturday 7th November

10:30am - 12:30pm

Falconwood Community Centre, Welling

BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market

Falconwood Community Centre, Welling

Buy top quality second hand baby and children's clothes, toys, books and equipment at our Award Winning pop up market.

Wrestling in Writtle / Chelmsford! at Writtle Sports And Social Club

Wrestling in Writtle / Chelmsford!

Saturday 8th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Writtle Sports And Social Club, Chelmsford

Wrestling in Writtle / Chelmsford!

Writtle Sports And Social Club, Chelmsford

WrestleForce return to Writtle for another 2 hours of Wrestling the whole family can enjoy!

Sport

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George Dennis Memorial Match at Fyfield Sports Academy

George Dennis Memorial Match

Saturday 25th July

1:30pm - 10:00pm

Fyfield Sports Academy, Ongar

George Dennis Memorial Match

Fyfield Sports Academy, Ongar

Join us for the George Dennis Memorial Match, with football, raffle, bar and hot food, raising funds for George's family.

ANTHONY JOSHUA vs KRISTIAN PRENGA Live at BALLIN' Maidstone

ANTHONY JOSHUA vs KRISTIAN PRENGA Live

Saturday 25th July

9:00pm - 11:45pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

ANTHONY JOSHUA vs KRISTIAN PRENGA Live

BALLIN' Maidstone

Anthony Joshua returns to the ring, and there's only ONE place to experience every punch, every roar, and every knockout moment.

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition at Barking Learning Center

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition

Friday 24th July + 7 other dates

10:00am - 4:00pm

Barking Learning Center

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition

Barking Learning Center

sented by London Jersey Gallery, More Than A Shirt celebrates football’s ability to tell stories that transcend sport, connecting people, places, and

Kings Fight Series 36 at Casino Rooms Nightclub

Kings Fight Series 36

Sunday 22nd November

2:30pm - 10:00pm

Casino Rooms Nightclub, Rochester

Kings Fight Series 36

Casino Rooms Nightclub, Rochester

An action packed evening of boxing and kickboxing bouts, perfectly matched! Don't miss out!

Seasonal

Halloween Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch at Papà Bianco

Halloween Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch

Sunday 25th October

12:30pm - 3:00pm

Papà Bianco, Faversham

Halloween Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch

Papà Bianco, Faversham

Delilah Tickles & Anita Wee return with their hugely popular show

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