24th July to 16th August 2026

Festivals in Kent include The Herne Bay Festival 2026 - a whole month dedicated to art, culture, and proper community spirit in this much-loved seaside town. Within the festival, you’ll find standout one-day celebrations including Baytastic, the Herne Bay Carnival Day, and The Herne Bay Folk Festival, each bringing its own unique buzz to the summer calendar.
🎶  🎉 Across the month, expect live music, colourful exhibitions, free arts and crafts, story times, a mini-golf competition, beach-combing adventures, and lots more.
The festival team is currently fundraising to make this year even bigger and better, so keep an eye on their website for the latest updates and ways to get involved - see website link under the main image.

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Discover local information about things to do and see with our Herne Bay Area Guide. For events visite our What's On in Kent menu and filter by location.

Price
Lots of free - some ticketed events.

Runtime
24th July to 16th August 2026
Times of events vary - hours are provisional on our calendar.

Don't miss more with our Festivals in Kent Guide.

Picture Credit: © Herne Bay Festival.

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