New Year’s Eve Events in Kent

The New Year has arrived  – we will be back next year for another great  guide to events for New Year’s Eve in Kent later this year!
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From lively parties to memorable evenings out, discover what’s happening across the county as the countdown to midnight begins.

If fireworks are part of your plans, don’t forget to check out our Dogs & Fireworks – How To Keep Pets Calm guide for helpful tips on keeping your furry friends comfortable during the celebrations of fireworks and parties.

Updated 29th December 2025

PARTY AT THE PANTILES

See in the New Year at The Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells for a night to remember for all ages. New Year’s Eve Events in Kent include this celebratory night with live music, DJs, and displays! Family tickets are available, so everyone can welcome the New Year together.
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DEAL DROP

Time to count down to the New Year in Kent with one of the most extraordinary annual events, and the Deal Timeball Tower and museum drops its Timeball. Don’t miss the world-famous midnight floodlit Timeball drop! There are sometimes fireworks being held on the Deal Pier (weather permitting) to celebrate the arrival of the New Year – this is to be confirmed!
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KID’S PARTY & ALPACAS

At the Children’s New Year’s Eve Party at Reuthe’s The Lost Gardens of Sevenoaks, there will be a mock countdown so little ones can experience a New Year’s celebration for themselves earlier in the day! Lots of fun with dancing, games, and meet and greet the resident alpacas.
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KIDS RAVE

Celebrate the Raver Tots at Ballin’ Maidstone and party at the UK’s number one award-winning, family-friendly rave event, playing the best in House, Garage, Drum and Bass and Old Skool Club Classics! Party with family with the biggest names in dance music with dancers and performers, special effects, laser and light show, face painting and lots more.
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MAIDSTONE EXPERIENCE

See in 2026 with this night to remember at Mu Mu Experience in Maidstone. Enjoy a 3-course meal and wine, burlesque entertainment, and disco at Mu Mu that sees the celebrations go to the early hours. You can also buy a ticket to the bar only.
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PARTY IN MARGATE 

See in 2026 at the New Year at Olby’s with the best in soul, funk, and classic anthems for a night of great music.
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CASTLE PARTY & FIREWORKS

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Enjoy a three-course meal, a party and fireworks at Leeds Castle’s Fairfax Hall and see in 2025 in style. You will start the evening enjoying the breathtaking views towards the 900-year-old plus castle located just across the moat, followed by the food, drinks, and party with a live band culminating in a spectacular fireworks display above the sky of the castle. To make the event last even longer, you can even stay overnight.
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LANTERN PARADE

Join the Ramsgate Winter Festival’s New Year’s Eve Lantern Parade through the town. This year’s theme is Peace, Love and Joy to the World. The parade starts at St George’s Church, led by Samba Ya Wansum, and ends at the Ramsgate Tunnels for hot chocolate and seasonal treats!
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IDEAS & INSPIRATION
Don’t miss our fantastic guides to festive fun, featuring New Year’s Eve and early 2025. From illumination and light trails to pantomimes, theatre shows, concerts, family trails, and ice rink adventures, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. Kent is brimming with activities to enjoy in the final days of 2024 and for the first days of the new year., setting the stage for another amazing year of events and things to do in 2025.

DAZZLING LIGHTS

Lots of light and illumination displays are a great way to start your New Year’s Eve celebrations. See our Illuminations & Light Displays guide here for a range of great light trails that are still running into early 2026.

PANTOMIMES FOR A NEW YEAR

Little ones can start the celebrations early with a Pantomime, and there are still lots on for New Year’s Eve, so they can start early 2026 for those who have missed the pantomime near them. Check out our Pantomimes in Kent round-up, and don’t miss our adults-only panto guide too.

KENT EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS
Don’t miss the many events for the year ahead, be inspired by our Things To Do and What’s On categories, and explore areas in the county – plus, See Kent is adding lots more exciting new features and blogs for 2025 under our Ideas & Inspiration menu.

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