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Medieval light show to illuminate Kent landmark

Medieval light show to illuminate Kent landmark

20 September 2024

A stunning display of colourful projections, intricate artwork and immersive music is coming to a historic building this autumn.

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Thousands of waggy tails at one of country’s biggest dog shows

Thousands of waggy tails at one of country’s biggest dog shows

17 September 2024

Dow owners and their four-legged friends enjoyed a two-day canine extravaganza.

Attention! Salute to the ‘40s is back in town

Attention! Salute to the ‘40s is back in town

08 September 2024

One of Kent’s biggest retro festivals returns with jazz music, swing dancers, 1940s fashion and guided tours.

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Huge dog show to get tails wagging

Huge dog show to get tails wagging

05 September 2024

Kent dog owners can treat their pups to fun agility courses, aqua zones, Best in Show contests and more.

River festival set to return as dates for celebration confirmed

River festival set to return as dates for celebration confirmed

04 September 2024

A free festival celebrating a major river running through the county is set to be in full swing for six days this month.

Global festival returns to park

Global festival returns to park

03 September 2024

An extravaganza of international music, food and dance is coming to Kent town this weekend.

‘Devastated’ band cancels Dreamland gig after crew member’s sudden death

‘Devastated’ band cancels Dreamland gig after crew member’s sudden death

03 September 2024

A group set to perform on the Kent coast this week have cancelled their concert following the tragic death of a crew member.

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Popular oyster festival to return as dates finally confirmed

Popular oyster festival to return as dates finally confirmed

28 August 2024

The long-awaited return of a town’s oyster festival has finally been confirmed as organisers insist this year’s event was never in doubt.

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Love Island winner to host book signing

Love Island winner to host book signing

25 August 2024

Influencer and reality TV star Ekin-Su will be signing copies of her debut book, Be Your Own Best Friend, at a Kent bookshop.

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Pride celebrations sweep into towns for Bank Holiday weekend

Pride celebrations sweep into towns for Bank Holiday weekend

21 August 2024

Pride celebrations are set to kick off in two Kent towns this Bank Holiday weekend.

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‘We will continue to champion diversity in the face of those trying to divide’

‘We will continue to champion diversity in the face of those trying to divide’

20 August 2024

Hundreds turned out for a night celebrating dance, music and cultural diversity despite threats of violence in the county.

Battle it out: military festival comes to Kent

Battle it out: military festival comes to Kent

19 August 2024

A living history festival will bring more than 150 wartime re-enactors and almost 2,000 vintage vehicles to the county.

Shopping centre offers free mini-golf

Shopping centre offers free mini-golf

18 August 2024

Shoppers are being invited to play a new nine-hole mini golf course for free at a Kent shopping centre.

Circus sells 1,000 tickets for show - but has no venue

Circus sells 1,000 tickets for show - but has no venue

17 August 2024

A family circus looking for somewhere new to pitch its big top after having to leave its home of 12 years is advertising a new “mystery show”.

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Farming festival to celebrate 10th anniversary

Farming festival to celebrate 10th anniversary

13 August 2024

A festival featuring more than 200 vintage tractors, steam engines and classic cars is marking its 10th birthday this year.

‘Love will always triumph over hate’: Hundreds turn out for Notting Hill-inspired carnival

‘Love will always triumph over hate’: Hundreds turn out for Notting Hill-inspired carnival

08 August 2024

A Caribbean festival featuring carnival music, dance and costumes returned for a fourth year.

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‘Local legends’ honoured in documentary-style movies

‘Local legends’ honoured in documentary-style movies

31 July 2024

Films sharing the stories of community pioneers were screened during a celebration to mark South Asian Heritage Month.

Dive into the history of the Tudors

Dive into the history of the Tudors

30 July 2024

A Kent attraction is hosting a series of events unearthing the hidden lives of some of the queens of the Tudor period.

Find your way back to the ‘50s with retro festival

Find your way back to the ‘50s with retro festival

30 July 2024

A swinging festival filled with dancing, cars and clothes from the 1950s returns for its third year.

‘We started a concert with 46p and are still going 10 years later’

‘We started a concert with 46p and are still going 10 years later’

24 July 2024

A yearly concert dedicated to helping victims of abuse is celebrating a milestone anniversary.

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