The Margate Winter Gardens is set to reopen in Winter 2026/Spring 2027 following a renovation led by Westwood One Theatre, the operators behind The Granville Theatre in Ramsgate. The refurbished venue will offer two performance spaces: the Main Hall, with a proposed capacity of 3,000 standing or 1,100 seated, and the Queens Hall, with a capacity of 600 standing or seated.

About Margate Winter Gardens
The venue has a long history as a hub for entertainment on Margate's seafront, drawing performers of local, national, and international standing. It first opened its doors in 1911 and quickly became a go-to stop for touring shows as well as homegrown productions. Its story took a dramatic turn during the Second World War, when it served as a reception point for troops evacuated from Dunkirk - Margate alone received around 46,000 soldiers. For much of the war, though, the building sat unused as a leisure venue, since the Isle of Thanet (covering Broadstairs, Ramsgate, and Margate) was designated a restricted zone due to concerns it could be a landing site for invasion. Despite sustaining wartime damage, the Winter Gardens reopened officially in 1946 and has continued to host audiences in the decades since, before its closure in August 2022.
What's On at Margate Winter Gardens
See our Margate Winter Gardens What's On listing for more details or click on Events under the main image below

Discover Margate
Discover attractions and events with our Thanet Area Guide - covering Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate - for local information under our Area Guides menu.

Accessibility
The company works with Nimbus Disability, where you can apply for a FREE Digital Access Pass specifically for use with Westwood One Theatre Group, or apply for a full Access Card for broader recognition. Offers essential companion tickets, wheelchair spaces, accessible seating, step-free access and more.

Travel & Parking Details

Train
Margate – around 15-20 minutes.
Bus
Margate's main town centre bus stop - 5 minutes.
Parking
Pay & Display around the town, see Thanet Council's Parking Page.

Picture Credit: © Westwood One Theatre.

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