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Ben Portsmouth is bringing rock ‘n’ roll royalty back to life

The King is back in the building! Elvis impersonator Ben Portsmouth is taking his This Is Elvis live show to theatres all over the country.

Be the first to get tickets for the Kent County Show

We’re giving one lucky winner a VIP family ticket to next year’s Kent County Show – before they’ve even gone on sale!

Basement Jaxx to bring first live show in 10 years to Kent

The electronic music duo have announced a huge outdoor headline concert for next summer.

Sex Pistols recruit new frontman for summer concert

The original band members will be joined by punk rock singer Frank Carter to perform their seminal album in full.

Our pick of Kent’s pantos

Get ready for fabulous dames, slapstick jokes and sing-along songs with our bumper guide to Kent’s panto season.

‘It’s the best way to get into the festive spirit’

We went to see if this year’s Christmas at Bedgebury light trail still has its magical touch.

Join Santa’s elves on a mission to save Christmas

An interactive festive experience will train kids to be part of the Elf Academy and help make toys and wrap gifts in time for Christmas.

Nominations are open for this year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards

Our awards are back to help showcase Kent and Medway’s thriving hospitality industry. Who will you nominate this year?

Light up, light up! Kent’s Christmas switch-on events

Kent’s towns will soon be illuminated by thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. Here’s where you can find your local switch-on event.

Artful Dodger headline town’s Christmas lights switch-on

A town’s Christmas lights switch-on featured an appearance by 90s’ legends garage artists Artful Dodger.

Castle celebrates 10 years of Christmas crackers

A historic castle has been putting on magical festive experiences for a decade. Here’s what visitors can expect this year.

Supergrass to headline Kent venue

The ‘90s Britpop band will be joined by Jake Bugg and The Coral for a huge outdoor concert next summer.

Actor to host 25th anniversary horror film screening

The screening is part of a new series which sees classic horror films return to the cinema with a special guest.

‘A pub, diner or restaurant? Either way, the carpets were minging’

Meal deals and cheap beer - Secret Drinker calls in at a venue trying to cater to all tastes.

Festive experience brings light projections and fairytale characters to castle

A historic Kent castle is being transformed for Christmas with twinkling lights, art installations and real-life nutcrackers.

‘Last hurrah’ for airport as it plans first airshow in 10 years

An airport is set to host its first major event in more than a decade before works start to transform it into an international runway.

Win a £150 champagne dinner for two at The Ivy

We’re giving one lucky winner a slap-up meal and a glass of champagne at Kent’s The Ivy restaurants.

Devastating true stories make for a life-affirming show

Award-winning musical Come From Away brought incredible real-life stories to the stage as it opened in Kent.

BAFTA-tipped film shot in Kent comes to cinemas

The blockbuster, starring Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan, debuted at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year.

Experience Christmas through the ages at Kent’s historical houses

From glitzy 1930s parties to Tudor carols and Elizabethan costumes, National Trust is taking visitors on a festive trip through the ages.

Christmas light trail to open with new art installations

A popular light trail is just days away from opening with more than one million twinkling lights and stunning illuminated sculptures.

One week left to visit immersive art exhibition with Picasso paintings

A limited exhibition celebrating artist Ralph Steadman, including his Gonzo work and Picasso-inspired project, is almost over.

David Nicholls and Steven Moffat to appear at book festival

A seaside literary festival is bringing a star-studded line-up of TV writers, bestselling authors and comedians to Kent.

Elf on the Shelf experience to make global debut in Kent

The immersive Christmas experience is the first of its kind and will include theatrical elements, storytelling and festive challenges.

Let it shine: The pub with the golden glow

Secret Drinker revisits a pub that went from dark and dank to warm and welcoming.

Historic building to host second jazz festival

One of England’s oldest cathedrals will be putting on a series of sensational jazz and blues concerts this autumn.

Step into Christmas with Kent’s festive calendar

Want to book panto tickets or find out when your local light switch-on is happening? We’ve got all the need-to-know Christmas dates.

Start feeling festive with a trip to Kent’s Christmas markets

Browse traditional wooden huts, pick up a Bratwurst and mulled wine and say hello to Santa at Kent’s Christmas markets.

Sara Pascoe announces UK tour

The stand-up and sitcom star will take her new show all over the country, including four Kent venues.

Kent’s spectacular fireworks displays

It’s almost time to ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ as Kent’s skies light up with fantastic fireworks displays and bonfire nights.

Fang-tastic family days out in Kent this October

Have a total scream this October half-term with frighteningly fun days out, from Halloween mazes to creepy crawly corners.

It’s raining museums: five indoor attractions for wet weather days

Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean your weekend has to be a washout. Here are five Kent museums you can visit to stay dry.

Satirical stand-up Nish Kumar to visit Kent on tour

The Pod Save the Queen and Late Night Mash host is bringing his new show, Nish Don’t Kill My Vibe, to three Kent venues.

National Trust houses with hauntingly fun Halloween activities

Visit some of Kent’s beautiful historic homes and get stuck into fun, autumnal activities.

Dates revealed for Strictly Come Dancing live tour

The dance competition returned for its launch show last weekend with celeb stars like Toyah Wilcox, Sarah Hadland and JB Gill.

A hopping good time: free beer festival celebrates 35th anniversary

One of Kent’s biggest beer festivals is back, bringing live bands, Morris dancers and local brews to a historic market town.

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