February 2026

2026 Light Up Maidstone Details
Discover a variety of events this February for Light Up Maidstone. Enjoy a month of great family fun, including a parade, a lantern trail and a February Month of Wellbeing programme. The parade features illuminated performances, community groups, dancers and artists in a vibrant celebration. Following this is a finale event at Jubilee Square with entertainment for all ages. There is a self-led Lantern Trail of 10 illuminated lantern displays located across key venues and public spaces to discover local landmarks and businesses in Maidstone town centre.
One Maidstone BID are also running a month of wellbeing activities, highlighting support, services and activities available across Maidstone. Click here for more information.

More About Maidstone
Looking for more things to do and see in the area? Check out our Maidstone Area Guide for local attractions, or visit our What’s On in Kent menu, and filter by location. See our Maidstone Museum main listing for visitor information, parking, accessibility, opening times and lots more.

Price
Most events and activities are free.

Runtime

Parade: 6th February 2026, 5pm to 7.30pm
Lantern Trail: Throughout February 2026
Wellbeing activities: Throughout February 2026

Picture Credit: © One Maidstone BID.

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