What's On

Field Guide:Future Edition

Reconsider our relationship with the natural world in this new immersive exhibition

Turner’s 'Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate'

A special display of JMW Turner’s Margate painting at Turner Contemporary in Margate

Visions of Margate II: Josh Sykes Photography

Analogue photography exhibition by Josh Sykes at The Walpole Bay Hotel in Margate

Small Wonders: Exhibition

The first Small Works Exhibition at the Margaret Bryan Gallery, Margate Caves, includes 57 artists

Alex Morante & Enrique López Llamas: Sugar, We're Going Down

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.

Brogan Bertie — No moon tonight (just the light from other people's windows)

Art exhibition by Brogan Bertie at TKE Studios in Margate.

Halloween Cats

Spooky cat paintings exhibition at Job Muscroft Gallery in Margate.

Lures

Solo exhibition by Scottish‑Iraqi artist Emii Alrai at Margate's Carl Freedman Gallery

The Space Between: A Photography Exhibition

Visit Westgate Galleria for this photographic exhibition exploring colour, land and seascapes, and how they affect us as people...

A Post Card from Ramsgate: Exhibition at Ramsgate Community Art Gallery

Local artists showcase their work in this month-long exhibition

A Dead Good Festival

A month-long, death-positive Samhain celebration of over 35 events presented by The Samhain Society, centered primarily in Margate

Sophie Calle: Something Missing?

A major exhibition by the internationally renowned French artist Sophie Calle at Turner Contemporary

David Hockney: Sunley Window

The first time a major work by the artist will be exhibited in Margate in the Turner's Sunley Gallery

PAUSE

Guided tours of The Grange with the Landmark Trust

Margate Arts Club Life Drawing

Seascape Painting

The Pearly Cow in Margate is offering guests a wonder-filled afternoon on the coast.

Chat Time

Women’s Workshop

Tea Time Social

Margate Pride

Marbling Xmas Decorations Workshop

Learn one of ceramics' most satisfying techniques at Pik Ceramics Studios just outside Margate

Quiz Night

SEANCES by RIEKO: In Residence

Join multidisciplinary artist RIEKO for a four-part ritual writing programme culminating in a public performance at Turner Contemporary in Margate

Introduction to Handbuilt Pottery

Learn how to make a cup, vase, jug or tea light at this beginner's class, at Go Create in Margate.

PCT100 Then & Now

A special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Powell-Cotton Trust at the Powell-Cotton Museum in Birchington

Rings of Septa: Cuttlefish Casting Workshop with Smith & Sun

Broadstairs Farmers Market

An exciting new chapter for the market at its' new site of Pierremont Hall

Whisky and Vinyl Nights

Taste Whisky from all around the world at The Pearly Cow in Margate

Wosappnin?

Open mic and poetry night at ARK, Cliftonville's Cultural Space

Margot Bandola - Entangled

Exhibition at the Pie Factory

Trees Are Good: Archives of Environmental Direct Action and Eco-Defence

A Mayday Rooms take-over of the Crab Museum for a dive into environmental activism and resistance in the 1990s...

Jazz Nights

Jazz Nights are returning to The House at Ramsgate!

Trick or Treat Trail

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

Winging It

Solo exhibition by Zena Blackwell at Liminal Gallery in Margate

Roller Disco

Birchington Farmers Market

A joyful celebration of food, flavour and community at Dog Acre in Birchington

Margate Fiction Writers

A welcoming, engaging and encouraging atmosphere at this monthly meet-up for enquiring minds at Margate's Marine Studios

Wreath Workshop

A fun evening of seasonal wreath making at Riparo Lounge at Westwood Cross

Cut. Stick. Press.

A welcoming, engaging and encouraging atmosphere at this monthly meet-up at Margate's Marine Studios

Ramsgate Autumn Festival

Bringing together ten days to experience the town’s remarkable heritage, creativity and independent businesses for a celebration of all things autumnal, atmospheric and just a little bit Gothic

Nocturnal Adventures

This October autumn half term, experience the Powell-Cotton Museum’s famous animal dioramas as nocturnal animals would – through specially designed lighting that creates a day-night cycle around the museum

Halloween Fest!

Step into the spirit of the season at Quex Adventure Farm Park’s Halloween Fest!

Workshops and performance with Eve Stainton

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

Makers Market

A vibrant mix of amazing makers & creators at Dame Janet Primary Academy in Ramsgate

Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing (drop-in)

Meditation in movement at Monkton Nature Reserve

Skate & Scoot Camps

Join in for a day, or book for a week's skating, scooting, climbing, and more...

Honouring those who opened the door

Laugh. Breathe. Connect.

Ready to laugh like nobody is watching?

life drawing

Margate Scavenger Hunt with BeachArt

Join the hunt looking for clues of our marine life along the shore, and look out for shark and ray egg cases, on this activity that includes sand/beach art at the end!

Halloween Pumpkin Carving Sessions

Spook-tacular Pumpkin Carving Sessions at Westwood Cross!

Boxcrazy

Crafty Sue’s Morning Make & Create Sessions at the Ramsgate Tunnels

Blood On The Clocktower

Queenz: Battle of The Divas

The sequins are sharper, the vocals are higher, and the competition is fierce!

FDF: The Archivist + The Weavers

Good Good Film Club #12

If you like Halloween… If you like Shaun of the Dead… If you like Panic Room… you'll love this low-budget comedy-horror and the ultimate contemporary Halloween film screening at Margate Arts Club

Broadstairs Scavenger Hunt with BeachArt

Join the hunt looking for clues of our marine life along the shore, and look out for shark and ray egg cases, on this activity that includes sand/beach art at the end!

Brushes & Brunch

Treat yourself to a relaxing & creative morning at Riparo Lounge, Westwood Cross

Thanet Youth Chamber Choir - 'A Patchwork Requiem' Concert

Hollow Hand

Live music at Where Else? in Margate!

Culty Film Club: Creature from the Black Lagoon (in 3D)

Care Leavers Christmas Lunch: Volunteer Session

George & Heart Quiz

A regular fixture on the pub quiz circuit is back at Margate's George & Heart

Ancient History at 101: Prehistoric Britain, Ritual Landscape & Bog Mummies

Something Borrowed Season Finale Ft David Larbi

World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker brings his beloved podcast to life at ARK, Cliftonville's Cultural Space

Oyster Ghouls (29 & 30 Oct)

Halloween crafts at the Shell Grotto in Margate!

Ramsgate Scavenger Hunt with BeachArt

Join the hunt looking for clues of our marine life along the shore, and look out for shark and ray egg cases, on this activity that includes sand/beach art at the end!

Turnips: Free Family Workshops for 0 - 5 Years

Join Turner Contemporary in Margate for a free morning of creative fun, exploring a range of crafting activities to learn with your child

Laugh. Breathe. Connect.

Ready to laugh like nobody is watching?

Paint & Sip Ramsgate

What has Ramsgate's Royal Heritage Harbour ever done for us?

Meet The Winemaker: Ham Street

Simon Kempston

Folk/blues/world music live at Rosslyn Court in Cliftonville, Margate!

Dr Friday's - Behind The Prison Gates

Here’s your chance to find out how serial killers cope with capture, and what it's like on death row at the Tom Thumb Theatre in Margate

Halloween - In Concert

Celebrate the magic of Halloween with this atmospheric live concert

The Woolverstones

Folk Duo

Kamperfest

Three days of camping, live entertainment, family fun, street food and laid-back festival spirit at Manston Raceway Park

Kylie Wears Berghaus

Debut of a two-hour set featuring exclusive house, breaks, acid, trance and techno edits of Kylie Minogue tracks at Margate's Faith In Strangers

Digger

Bongo's Bingo - Halloween Special

Bongo's Bingo is coming to the Drill Shed Margate!

Hexed - Halloween Vampire Ball (Goth/EBM/Post-Punk/Metal)

Hexed is back for Halloween 2026 at The Margate Arts Club!

Fruit Bowl: Painting, Cracked Lime, Lulu

Disco Bingo

Coastal Community Learning Quiz Night

The Manfreds: Get Your Kicks on Tour '26

Experience a thrilling two-hour performance packed with iconic hits, dynamic jazz, and powerful blues, at The Granville Theatre in Ramsgate!

Black History at Olby’s – The People’s Big Reggae Night Out

Celebrate the music, culture and sound-system tradition that has helped shape generations of British music at Olby's Soul Cafe in Margate

Rock 'N' Roll with Ricky Fontayne

Halloween at the Old Kent Market Asylum

Celebrate Halloween in Margate's Old Kent Market, if you dare...

Lush Halloween Special: Reggae Dancehall Afrobeats Amapiano

The Meadow Market

A new monthly community market at Bell Meadow Pavilion in St Nicholas At Wade

Totally Wired: Halloween

Halloween 80s Party - Black Lace

The ultimate 80s cheese party this Halloween at Silvers Showbar in Ramsgate

Ramsgate Northern Soul

Listen and dance to the fast paced Northern beat at Ramsgate Small Boat Owners Association

Manston Drag Racing: Halloween Showdown Trick or Treat

Event at Manston Raceway Park... Grass roots heads up drag racing at its' very best!

Model Railway Exhibition

Various model railway layouts and sales stalls for modelling enthusiasts and collectors at Crampton Tower Museum in Broadstairs

Silvers Kids Halloween Party

Join Silvers this Halloween for a spooky kids party like no other at Silvers Showbar in Ramsgate

The Meadow Market

A new monthly community market at Bell Meadow Pavilion in St Nicholas At Wade

Under 18s – Boo Bash

Children's Halloween party at Pierremont Hall in Broadstairs.

Tiny Roastery Concert: Sophie Stirling

Intimate, live and accessible daytime gig at We Are Here in Margate

Halloween Party

Kelly's Cafe annual family Halloween Party in Westgate!

cockles and muscles halloween party

Ghoulfriends, the time has come... the spookiest, silliest, night of the year is crawling out of the crypt at Margate Arts Club

Under 18s – Halloween Film Night

Showing the classic Hocus Pocus at Pierremont Hall in Broadstairs.

Halloween Emo Party

Join Riparo Lounge this Halloween where there’ll be giving you the best tunes all night!

Halloween Bash

Atomica presents a spooky special night at Ramsgate Arts Club

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

The international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise of Simon & Garfunkel

An Evening with Kristin Hersh

Ramsgate Music Hall present the heralded queen of the alternative release with a special show at the historic St. George's Church in Ramsgate

Halloween Treat: Nadja

The Alter Eagles Tribute To The Eagles

Experienced, authentic Eagles tribute band playing live at The Pavilion in Broadstairs

Nip Slip Halloween

Shake your pumpkins and party again at The Drill Shed in Margate

Nathan Fake x Gold Panda Halloween Special

Helloween party

Impossible Dream

Storytelling. Spoken-Word, Songs and Book Launch

Writing the Tides: Seasonal Workshops by the Sea

A creative writing workshop exploring our relationship with the sea throughout the seasons at Turner Contemporary in Margate

Still Sunday

Monthly still life drawing workshop at Emma O Studio in Broadstairs.

Raw Odoni

London quartet creating immersive, free-flowing music that moves between hypnotic grooves, spoken word, spiritual jazz, afrobeat and avant-garde soundscapes at the Margate Arts Club