The date has been confirmed for 2027, but no details yet. We will update the listing as soon as events are confirmed.

2026 Maidstone River Festival Details
Enjoy the many events at this annual free festival in Kent. Discover a day of water-based fun, displays, and entertainment, with dance and music performances at Coronation Square at Lockmeadow Entertainment Centre. Watch raft races, with Town Quay activities throughout the day.  The Carriage Museum will be open for visitors, plus activities and fun at Archbishop's Palace Gardens, a perfect spot for a picnic. Plus, visit the All Saints Church bell tower, an all-day craft market, and the day ends with the Firmin Family Fireworks Spectacular at Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre.

Highlights
Raft Races • Live Music • Carriage Museum • Craft Market • Firmin Family Fireworks Spectacular

Price
Festival: Free
All Saints Church Bell Tower: TBC
Carriage Museum: Free - donations welcome.

Runtime
TBC - times on our calendar are provisional
All Saints Church Bell Tower:
Carriage Museum:
Entertainment at Lockmeadown:
Craft Market
Raft race
Firework Finale from the roof of Fremlin Walk:

Picture Credit: © Maidstone River Festival.