What’s On This Weekend in Kent

    Drawing of people at a market for Triple Market Weekend In Faversham for events in Kent

    Find what’s on this weekend for fun in Kent with our guide. Discover the best events and activities across the county – there’s something for everyone. There are a trio of markets in Faversham, a double dose of German-inspired food, drink & music, arts festivals, puppetry, an eco fair, and lots more. Discover the best events in Kent this weekend! Enjoy all the Garden of England has to offer.

    Check out our What’s On listings for lots more events – select by dates, area and lots more options. Or, for ideas on attractions adventures and lots more in Kent see our Things To Do in Kent category, with simple-to-use filters.

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    What’s On This Weekend in Kent
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    TRIO OF MARKETS
    Events in Kent include a trio of Faversham Charter Market, the Best of Faversham Market on Saturday & Faversham Antiques Market on Sunday. Faversham’s Charter Market runs on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays every week, selling a range of local produce, household items, plants, collectables and more. The Best of Faversham offers food and drink products and locally made arts and crafts. – 5th & 6th October 2024. Main picture. Read More

    Pink puppets and one orange one that look like flamingos on mobility scooters. For Festivals in Kent and Tunbridge Wells Puppetry Festival

    PUPPETRY IN TUNBRIDGE WELLS
    This vibrant event offers a range of free and ticketed activities, including a captivating parade, a hilarious comedy show featuring acrobats, dance, and puppetry, and many more exciting events throughout the town, such as at The Pantiles, The Clock Tower, and Calverley Grounds. Don’t miss the additional productions, talks, and workshops at Trinity Theatre and Royal Victoria Place. The Cackle Street Cats enchant audiences with their spellbinding songs, delightful dances, colourful costumes, and adorable cat puppets who concoct potions and fall in love! Macbeth Mute deconstructs Shakespeare’s tragedy using bodies, objects and fake blood  Enjoy the musical talents of the five-piece band Improbable Sessions, joined by special guest puppeteers. Enjoy the musical talents of the five-piece band Improbable Sessions, joined by special guest puppeteers.  From 5th to 12th October 2024. Read More

    LITFEST RETURNS MAIDSTONE
    The Maidstone LitFest is back for its second year, offering something for everyone. A range of events and appearances will be happening at various venues in the heart of the town. Expect talks, readings, comedy, and poetry spanning multiple genres, along with workshops and group sessions. There are also activities for children, including story time, crafting, and much more. 5th to 12th October 2024. Read More

    WUNDERBAR KENT
    Enjoy all things German this weekend with not one but two German-inspired events. Oktoberfest at the Gravesend Borough Market where you can experience Germany’s and the world’s biggest beer festival with food, music, and plenty of beer. In Folkestone enjoy a Bavarian Weekender with the Bettesteiner Footstompers Oompah Band. Celebrate steins, sausages and singalongs at the Wünder Harbour at Folkestone Harbour Arm’s Good Yard. Both events are on the 5th and 6th of October 2024.

    ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL’S HISTORIES
    Catch the last day of Scriptorium: The Illuminated Histories at Rochester Cathedral. The show brings to life the rich tapestry of Anglo-Saxon artefacts and medieval manuscripts in a spectacle that promises to captivate the senses and ignite the imagination. This artwork incorporates iconic images including many from the British Library and the collections of Rochester Cathedral. Created by award-winning artistic collaboration Luxmuralis, Peter Walker Sculptor and David Harper Composer. Until the 5th of October 2024. Read More

    CHRISTMAS IS COMING!
    We’re working hard here at See Kent on the many festive events happening in Kent for Christmas.  Check out our guide to Pantomimes in Kent and secure your seats for family festive fun. The round-up of pantos in Kent includes Aladdin at Tower Theatre in Folkestone. This classic fairytale is filled with magic, laughter, and a touch of genie-us to entertain the whole family. Book Here

    Poster for Aladdin with the name of the show in yellow and a golden genie lamp in the middle and dates and other information. For Aladdin at Tower Theatre in Folkestone in Kent
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    HALLOWEEN IN CANTERBURY
    The Halloween-themed annual spooktacular fundraiser is a new interactive trail, The Beaney for Fright at the Museum: Prisms & Potions at The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge. The evil alchemist, Blanche The Bland, is trying to drain all the colour and fun from The Beaney! Help the museum and solve puzzles, pick up clues and discover treasures from the museum collection. Complete the trail for a tasty treat and enter a competition for an even bigger prize! For Halloween in Canterbury and October half-term ideas, this is one of many events in the city. From the 5th of October to 3rd of November 2024. Read More

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    Fireworks in the night sky for Bonfire & Fireworks Night In Kent guide to what's on where in the county

    FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS
    We’ve been busy updating our Bonfire & Fireworks Night in Kent blog feature full of spectacular celebrations for Guy Fawkes night. For those who have pets disturbed by the fireworks see our Dogs, Pets & Fireworks – How To Keep Pets Calm feature full of tips.

    SEE KENT FEATURES
    Explore our guides to many more activities in Kent through our Ideas and Inspiration blogs. We also feature highlights of the county’s animal attractions, an adventure feature full of ideas and lots more.

    NEW AT THE MOVIES

    Catch the latest movies for the weekend in Kent with our film blog.

    Headshots of a man with a joker painted face and a woman looking at each other. For the new film release of Folie À Deux in Kent at the movies

    Joker: Folie À Deux: Warner Bros. Certificate 15. The highly anticipated follow-up to the 2019 Oscar-winning Joker is here. Arthur Fleck is institutionalized at Arkham State Hospital, awaiting trial for his Joker crimes when he meets the love of his life. Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga.

    A man sitting on a sofa and a woman sitting above him and as man with a disfigured face by his side. For A Different Man from Universal Pictures for new movies out in Kent at the cinema

    A Different Man: Universal Pictures. Certificate 15. An aspiring actor undergoes a life-changing procedure to transform his appearance, but his new face quickly turns his dream into a nightmare.

    FAVERSHAM FRINGE
    Described as the friendliest fringe festival the the Faversham Fringe’s performing arts programme includes theatre, comedy, magic, mentalism, dance, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, improv, and hypnotism. There’s Kitty Cassis’ Hiya!, Pineapple Princess, Astroballs- A Work in Progress (pictured), Bald Man Sings Rihanna and lots. lots more. At various venues in the town including The Alexander Centre, The Arden Theatre and The Guildhall. From the 4th to 27th October 2024. Read More

    DEAL’S DOGFEST
    See Kent are heading to PawFest, at Betteshanger Country Park in Deal, this weekend. There are lots of canine capers – dog shows, races, live demonstrations, a supersized dog ball pit, trails, dog trials and lots more. There are also children’s activities too with a kidzone with a funfair, face painting and a bouncy castle. Plus a shopping village for dog delights and more. On the 5th to 6th October 2024. Read More

    ECO FAIR
    The Sunken Garden Eco Fair focuses on wildlife, ecology, conservation, tree care, gardening and sustainability, with workshops and information points by 30 representatives of local and national organisations sharing their important environmental work, including Pegwell Bay Nature Reserve, Birdwise, Trees for Cities and Windmill Community. Events include bee-keeping to bird watching, mushrooms to hops, growing edible plants and using less plastic and much more, there will be plenty to discover and discuss. One of many events in Margate for 2024, it also features BBC Gardener’s World’s Frances Tophill opens the programme of talks, sharing her experience of sustainable and productive gardening. Ecologist Hugh Warwick follows bringing his knowledge and love of hedgehogs and Keith Sacre of Barcham Trees talks about the importance of tree diversity. Other discussions and presentations will cover design, composting and foraging. On the 6th of October 2024. Read More

     We have the latest festivals in Kent round-ups for families, music lovers, food & drink enthusiasts, and a round-up of free festivals in Kent. 



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