Events and things to do

This event promises three days of family fun, nostalgia, and community spirit. From acoustic music and drumming to a huge raffle, there’s plenty to amuse and delight the whole family across the Bank Holiday weekend.

Come along for A Taste of Hop Festival, an evening of live music in support of Faversham’s yearly Hop Festival. Featuring an exciting line-up of local talent, this event promises a night of great performances and festival spirit, hosted by MC Graham TheHat.

Make the most of your extra day off work by coming along to this fun charity dog show on 5 May 2025 (Bank Holiday Monday!), in aid of Happy Endings Rescue, a local charity caring for animals who have been abandoned or neglected.

A special concert that celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, this production revives memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves. It is more than 40 years since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest and they have filled our lives with music ever since. Now it’s your chance to thank them for the music!

Immerse yourself in the world of Kent’s award-winning wines at Canterbury Wine Festival™ on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 May 2025. Meet renowned vineyards including Balfour, Biddenden, Domaine Evremond, and Simpsons Wine Estate, taste over 50 wines then take your favourites home, for an unforgettable summer wine-tasting experience.

This May more than 70 Little Ships will make a return trip to Dunkirk, from Ramsgate, to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo. Commemorative events, exhibitions, services and parades will take place throughout the town and across the Isle.

Step into spring with Maidstone Museum’s annual Spring Craft Market. Explore a variety of small businesses offering unique items, including candles, jewellery, home decor, and knitted goods.

From the suffragettes marching through London’s streets to the mass protest against the Iraq War, photographers have witnessed a century of British resistance. This landmark exhibition, curated by acclaimed artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen, will chronicle how ordinary people fought for change between 1903 and 2003.

Meet colourful characters from Cutty Sark’s past, and hear astonishing stories about life at sea in the age of sail.

Hastings Aquarium is home to over 3500 incredible aquatic animals and reptiles. Embark on an amazing underwater safari exploring the hidden mysteries of our own native waters before dipping beneath the teeming freshwater rivers of South East Asia and the faraway ocean reefs of the South Pacific.

Sadler’s Wells East is a brand new theatre for dance, opening as part of East Bank in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford. The new fourth theatre will be home to everything from hip hop to ballet, rave to rhumba and kathak to krumping, with a flexible auditorium.

Immerse yourself in the charm of Tonbridge, where fresh local flavours and rich history intertwine. Every second Sunday of the month, the town transforms into a haven for food lovers with its bustling Farmer’s Market.

Nestled in the vibrant heart of London, the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park offers a plethora of family-friendly activities and attractions, making it an ideal destination for a memorable day out with your kids. From adrenaline-pumping adventures and expansive green spaces, the Park has something to captivate children of all ages.

While also being home to the world's first suspended concrete bowls, F51 Folkestone has three stacked floors dedicated to all types of skateboarding and BMXing.