What's On In Kent
There’s always something happening in Kent. From theatre and live music to festivals, fairs, exhibitions, trails, family-friendly events and seasonal celebrations, this is your guide to what’s on across the county, regularly updated to keep you in the know.
Planning around the school holidays or a special occasion? Browse our seasonal events.
Click on filters to search by category, region, who is going and more. For days out all year round, explore Things To Do in Kent, our Kent area guides, or search All Listings. Scroll down to our latest features for ideas and guides to great things to do and events in Kent.
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Seasonal: browse all our seasonal events, from New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day and Easter to Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas.
Who’s going: family-friendly, dog-friendly, accessible and free events.
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Latest guides and ideas
Christmas Markets in Kent 2026: Festive Shopping, Dates & Locations From festive huts in the shadow of Canterbury Cathedral to chalets on the historic Pantiles and stalls beneath the walls of Rochester Castle, and indoor at historic halls and event centres, Kent’s Christmas markets are the perfect place to find unique gifts, tuck into festive […]
Ideas and inspiration for Things To Do in Kent for October Half Term Don’t miss our guide to events and attractions to visit this October half term. We’ve picked some highlights to keep everyone in the family entertained in the Garden of England over the school holidays. Whether you fancy a family trail, a crafting […]
Best Santa’s Grottos In Kent 2026: Where to Meet Father Christmas Nothing beats the look on a child’s face when they finally meet Father Christmas, and Kent is full of magical places to make it happen. From enchanted woodland trails and festive farm visits to cosy grottos tucked away in garden centres and historic houses, […]
Christmas Lights Switch Ons in Kent 2026: Dates, Times & What’s On There’s no better way to kick off the countdown to Christmas than watching your town light up for the festive season. From panto stars and live music on the main stage to lantern parades, Father Christmas, funfairs and festive markets, Kent’s Christmas lights […]
Find new films out now in Kent. Whether you are looking at what’s on at your local cinema or planning a visit to Kent, see our round-up of new and upcoming movies to watch at the cinema in our Films in Kent guide. Stay on top of the hottest new films and plan your next […]
Bonfire & Fireworks Night Events In Kent Discover the top fireworks displays, bonfire burnings and torch-lit processions in 2026 in Kent with our update coming soon. Experience the magic of Guy Fawkes Night in Kent with our ultimate guide to the best fireworks displays. Whether you’re searching for a family-friendly event or a spectacular pyrotechnic […]
Round-ups, seasonal guides and inspiration for days out in Kent. Browse them all in Ideas & Inspiration.
