A quick look at what's happening across Thanet today and this week
This week
12 Oct – 18 Oct 2026
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Reconsider our relationship with the natural world in this new immersive exhibition
A special display of JMW Turner’s Margate painting at Turner Contemporary in Margate
Analogue photography exhibition by Josh Sykes at The Walpole Bay Hotel in Margate
The first Small Works Exhibition at the Margaret Bryan Gallery, Margate Caves, includes 57 artists
Art exhibition by Brogan Bertie at TKE Studios in Margate.
Sugar, We're Going Down is an exhibition that embraces the weird, comforting feeling of knowing that, from now on, everything might only go downhill, at TKE Studios in Margate.
Three distinct voices come together to navigate presence and perspective at Margate's Pharmacy Gallery
Spooky cat paintings exhibition at Job Muscroft Gallery in Margate.
A solo presentation by Robin Dixon of enigmatic and emotive paintings at The Lido Stores in Margate.
Solo exhibition by Scottish‑Iraqi artist Emii Alrai at Margate's Carl Freedman Gallery
Visit Westgate Galleria for this photographic exhibition exploring colour, land and seascapes, and how they affect us as people...
Local artists showcase their work in this month-long exhibition
A month-long, death-positive Samhain celebration of over 35 events presented by The Samhain Society, centered primarily in Margate
A major exhibition by the internationally renowned French artist Sophie Calle at Turner Contemporary
The first time a major work by the artist will be exhibited in Margate in the Turner's Sunley Gallery
The Pearly Cow in Margate is offering guests a wonder-filled afternoon on the coast.
Margate Pride
Learn one of ceramics' most satisfying techniques at Pik Ceramics Studios just outside Margate
Join multidisciplinary artist RIEKO for a four-part ritual writing programme culminating in a public performance at Turner Contemporary in Margate
Drop the kids off... to release their inner potter for a creative session working with real clay at Clayspace in Cliftonville, Margate!
Learn how to make a cup, vase, jug or tea light at this beginner's class, at Go Create in Margate.
Artists' houses and studios open on the October weekends, 11am–5pm
A special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Powell-Cotton Trust at the Powell-Cotton Museum in Birchington
An exciting new chapter for the market at its' new site of Pierremont Hall
Taste Whisky from all around the world at The Pearly Cow in Margate
Guided dusk walk to listen for local bat species on Margate's seafront
Thu 15 Oct – Sun 18 Oct 2026
An unforgettable night of introspective beauty through delicate songwriting & jazz at Ramsgate Arts Club
Expect bold ideas, big laughs, and the chance to see jokes being born, twisted, and unleashed live on stage at Margate's Tom Thumb Theatre!
Open mic and poetry night at ARK, Cliftonville's Cultural Space
Exhibition at the Pie Factory
An exhibition by Twinkle Troughton at Joseph Wales Studio in Margate
Live music at Where Else? in Margate!
A special night with Simona and Aaryn, their resident American, who will team up this October for a Italian-American feast at Cantina Caruso in Margate
Folk/blues/world music live at Rosslyn Court in Cliftonville, Margate!
Thanet's mushroom festival comes to the ARK in Cliftonville
San Clu's first ever soul & motown weekend in Ramsgate
The friendly litfest by the sea, Margate Bookie is set to return to Turner Contemporary for its eleventh edition
A Mayday Rooms take-over of the Crab Museum for a dive into environmental activism and resistance in the 1990s...
Get ready for a day of fun at the Powell-Cotton Museum’s Family Hub Event for under-5s!
Enjoy a stunning lantern procession with handmade lanterns by local school children and community members at Newington Community Centre
Launch night for this special MayDay Rooms take-over exhibition
Jazz Nights are returning to The House at Ramsgate!
The Fierce and the Dead will be performing live at Ramsgate Music Hall.
A brand new show with all new jokes, coming to The Granville Theatre in Ramsgate!
The solo project of James Baron comes to Margate's Faith In Strangers
With special guest Wrekin Havoc at Margate Arts Club
A spooktacular family friendly trip through the spooky woods at Quex, blasting the ghosts on the Slime Blaster Express and winning trick or treat surprises
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year at Margate's Dreamland
Solo exhibition by Zena Blackwell at Liminal Gallery in Margate
A Margate Pride walk with the Thanet Coast Project
Release your inner potters as you make the pots or sculptures of your dreams in a professional studio space at Clayspace in Cliftonville
Annual celebration of Autumn held in the beautiful garden setting of the Garden Gate Project
Learn the role of balancing your blood sugar at EVOM Pilates in Margate.
Get ready for an afternoon of feel-good music as The Day Disco takes over The Pavilion in Broadstairs
Step back into the glitz, gossip and glamour of the 1950s at Margate's Le Keux Vintage
For anyone who needs an inner re-tune, at Margate Yoga Studio
Join The Yarrow Hotel in Broadstairs for this sumptuous Murder Mystery and discover WHODUNIT!
The UK's most celebrated Smiths tribute... not karaoke – proper musicianship, proper emotion, proper singalong at The Drill Shed at Cliftonville's Lido
An unforgettable night of reggae, dancehall, dub and sound system culture as the legendary UK MC and recording artist appears live at Olby's Soul Cafe in Margate
A variety show at the Sarah Thorne Theatre in Broadstairs
Fusion of Irish dance and urban tap at the Granville Theatre in Ramsgate.
Tom McRae will be performing live at Ramsgate Music Hall!
The 'missing link' between David Bowie and The Sex Pistols comes to Margate's Tom Thumb Theatre!
All night long at Ramsgate Arts Club
Coco Maria with Robbie Redway supporting at Margate's Faith In Strangers
Drag show event taking place at the Margate Beach Club
A week long show of paintings, performances, talks, books, and music at the Walpole Bay Hotel in Margate
Once every month between April and October, RAF Manston History Museum is hosting a Psychic Fayre with other companies coming in to display their speciality!
A joyful celebration of food, flavour and community at Dog Acre in Birchington
Join Nicci at Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop in St Peters for a cosy Book Club
Warming, joy-filled yoga, followed by wreath making & snacks at the Margate Yoga Studio
A 90s throwback musical tone poem with Tom and Danny at ARK in Cliftonville
The only UK touring show dedicated to the Maestro and Legend Barry White at The Granville Theatre in Ramsgate!
