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Eid al-Fitr: Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan
10 April 2024Thousands of members of a mosque have broken their month-long fast as they celebrate Eid Al-Fitr and the end of Ramadan.
Colourful Indian festival to celebrate spring season
10 April 2024A new festival is set to welcome spring with traditional Indian music, Bollywood dancing, colour powder and street food.
Tesco marks Sikh festival for first time
04 April 2024The supermarket giant is marking the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi for the first time and kicked off its celebrations at a Kent place of worship.
African and Caribbean society to welcome TV soap star to mark 40 years
02 April 2024A charity representing Kent's African and Caribbean community has kicked off its 40th anniversary celebrations.
Thousands turn out for Kent’s largest festival of colours
02 April 2024Nearly 4000 people threw coloured powders at each other and danced to music at a religious festival held in a town park.
Holi 2024: Where to celebrate the Hindu festival in Kent
20 March 2024Hindus everywhere are preparing to celebrate Holi, the vibrant festival of colour. Here’s everything you need to know about the festivities.
Competition seeks to discover new voice of science
12 March 2024A major competition is being held to try to find talented young science presenters.
Popular Kent music festival to return after five years
29 February 2024International stars, local bands and DJs are being lined up for the return of a Kent music festival after an absence of five years.
The Primark Busker takes to the stage
24 February 2024From the streets, a cathedral, and now a theatre – The Primark Busker takes central stage at a town centre venue.
10 unmissable events for your 2024 calendar
02 January 2024From tasty food and drink festivals to must-see live music, we’ve got 10 of Kent’s top events to look forward to next year.
Make a splash with a Christmas Eve swim
16 December 2023Dress up in your favourite festive costume and brave the cold water for a refreshing Christmas Eve dip.
Rudolph race to raise money for charity
13 December 2023Runners are set to dress up in a pair of antlers and a red nose to take part in a festive fun run for charity.
Get tails wagging with dog-friendly Christmas walk
11 December 2023The seaside stroll will encourage dog owners and their pups to dress up in Christmas jumpers for a brisk winter walk.
Christmas Jumper Day 2023: Dates, donations and how to take part
05 December 2023Dig out your favourite festive jumper and take part in this year’s annual charity event.
Christmas events to get you in the festive spirit
01 December 2023We’ve rounded up a number of festive events taking place during December for children, families and adults to enjoy.
‘This is the place to beat this year’
18 November 2023Our reporter looks at one of the county’s most hypnotising Christmas light shows – as people far and wide get into the holiday spirit.
Huge Christmas lights switch-on sees countdown to celebrations begin
16 November 2023Excitement and anticipation for a town’s festive light switch-on has reached its crescendo as lights officially turned on. .
Sikh temple set to celebrate Diwali with huge fireworks display
07 November 2023The biggest gurdwara in Europe is hosting its annual Bandi Chhor Diwas and Diwali celebrations again with a huge fireworks display.
Pay your respects with Kent’s Remembrance Day events
05 November 2023Pay tribute to those who have given their lives in battle over the years at Remembrance Day services across Kent.
Diwali 2023: Everything you need to know
03 November 2023It will soon be Diwali – find out more about the Hindu festival, why it's celebrated and some of the special events taking place.
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