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2026 Faversham Hop Festival Details
Kent's festival calendar includes the ever-popular Faversham Hop Festival. Two days packed with entertainment, featuring live music on five stages, dedicated dance stages, and a family area with rides, kids' activities and entertainment for younger visitors. Enjoy performances from Morris dancers, jugglers, balloon artists and other entertainers, with daily parades running from Preston Street to Court Street, plus additional parades within the family area.
With something for everyone during the two days, the event also offers a Festival Village for those wanting to camp.

Price
Festival: Free.

Runtime
5th and 6th September 2026
Times TBC - provisional on our calendar.

Travel Details

Train
Faversham - 2 minutes.

Parking
Official parking
Abbey School, London Road, Faversham. ME13 8RZ: £5 - 10 minutes to the town
9am to 9pm

Good to Know
Need some quiet? Faversham Creekside and the Parish Church are both close to the festival area.

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Picture Credit: © Faversham Hop Festival/area51photography.co.uk

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