A quick look at what's happening across Thanet today and this week
30 Nov – 6 Dec 2026
Mon 30 Nov – Sun 6 Dec 2026
A special display of JMW Turner’s Margate painting at Turner Contemporary in Margate
A major exhibition by the internationally renowned French artist Sophie Calle at Turner Contemporary
The Pearly Cow in Margate is offering guests a wonder-filled afternoon on the coast.
Join multidisciplinary artist RIEKO for a four-part ritual writing programme culminating in a public performance at Turner Contemporary in Margate
Learn how to make a cup, vase, jug or tea light at this beginner's class, at Go Create in Margate.
Taste Whisky from all around the world at The Pearly Cow in Margate
Open mic and poetry night at ARK, Cliftonville's Cultural Space
Jazz Nights are returning to The House at Ramsgate!
A joyful celebration of food, flavour and community at Dog Acre in Birchington
A vibrant mix of amazing makers & creators at Dame Janet Primary Academy in Ramsgate
Join Turner Contemporary in Margate for a free morning of creative fun, exploring a range of crafting activities to learn with your child
This workshop at Margate's Windmill Community Gardens is aimed at anyone interested in fermented/pickled food and drink
A monthly all-are-welcome collaboration featuring multi-directional freedom music from Robert Stillman and friends at the Margate Arts Club
Unwind with an evening of creativity, laughter & great company at Riparo Lounge at Westwood Cross
Group show featuring Lido Stores Resident Artists at The Lido Stores in Margate.
Bongo's Bingo is coming to the Drill Shed Margate!
Create a new family Christmas tradition at Quex House this winter
Festive wreath, garland, and table decor workshop
A special winter wonderland will be created at the Tom Thumb Theatre in Margate!
Step into a world of magic this festive season and get ready to send your Christmas gift requests straight to the man himself… because Santa’s Grotto is returning to Westwood Cross!
An exhibition celebrating motherhood, memory and the ways we connect to inherited wisdom at Joseph Wales Studio in Margate
Nothing captures the magic of Christmas like a visit to Santa’s magical Christmas Grotto
Create your own beautiful, plastic-free festive wreath with expert guidance in the beautiful setting of Quex Gardens
Christmas Print exhibition in the Margaret Bryan Gallery at the Margate Caves.
A guided listening experience exploring identity, memory, empathy, and mortality through Vangelis's ‘Blade Runner’ (1982) score at Margate Arts Club
An evening of experimental music and listening at St Lawrence Industrial Estate
Chump's Comedy Club presents award-winning Larry Dean with his lively adult stand-up show
The Margate Operatic Society brings their spectacular production of Sleeping Beauty to Margate's Dreamland
Join this beach clean to help stop harmful litter from reaching the ocean and collect vital data that the Marine Conservation Society can use to bring about positive change for our seas
Craft a beautiful, shell-encrusted bauble for your Christmas tree, at the Shell Grotto in Margate!
A welcoming, engaging and encouraging atmosphere at this monthly meet-up for enquiring minds at Margate's Marine Studios
Quality music, from swing to rhythm & blues, rock n roll to boogaloo, with some ska & 60s soul at Olby's Soul Cafe in Margate
Get ready to Step Into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year, at The Granville Theatre in Ramsgate.
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Late night karaoke at Where Else? in Margate
Take a trip to RAF Manston History Museum to visit Santa in his 'heli-grotto'
This festive family tradition brings the magic of Christmas to Quex Adventure Farm Park
Join Brighter Days Markets for a weekend of shopping from local talent at Dreamland in Margate
Escape the cold and step into a winter wonderland of creativity and cheer at this indoor market of local crafts and delights at Queens Road Baptist Church
Journey up the Crampton Tower, through the elve's workshop, to visit Father Christmas in his grotto.
A daytime clubbing experience featuring classic 80s and 90s hits tailored for an older crowd at The Drill Shed in Margate
The UK’s best Stone Roses Tribute return to the stage at the Ramsgate Music Hall
After popular demand, he's back for 2026!
Bringing their show to you celebrating the music of one of the best and most loved bands at The Centre in Birchington
