What's On

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

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

Sophie Calle: Something Missing?

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

Margate Arts Club Life Drawing

Seascape Painting

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

Chat Time

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

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

Jazz Nights

Jazz Nights are returning to The House at Ramsgate!

Roller Disco

Birchington Farmers Market

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

Makers Market

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

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

Winter Show

Group show featuring Lido Stores Resident Artists at The Lido Stores in Margate.

Bongo's Bingo (Christmas Special)

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

A Cosy Quex House Christmas

Create a new family Christmas tradition at Quex House this winter

Festive Wreath Workshop

Festive wreath, garland, and table decor workshop

Tom Thumb Theatre Christmas Night Market

A special winter wonderland will be created at the Tom Thumb Theatre in Margate!

Santa's Grotto

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!

Santa’s Grotto Experience

Nothing captures the magic of Christmas like a visit to Santa’s magical Christmas Grotto

Christmas Print Exhibition (28 Nov - 3 Jan)

Christmas Print exhibition in the Margaret Bryan Gallery at the Margate Caves.

Festive Wreathmaking Experience

Create your own beautiful, plastic-free festive wreath with expert guidance in the beautiful setting of Quex Gardens

The Elf Express

This festive family tradition brings the magic of Christmas to Quex Adventure Farm Park

Santa Specials

Journey up the Crampton Tower, through the elve's workshop, to visit Father Christmas in his grotto.

Acceptance | Learning to Remember Forward - A Soundtrack Journey through 'Arrival' (2016)

A guided listening experience exploring language, grief, circular time, and acceptance through Jóhann Jóhannsson's ‘Arrival’ (2016) score at Margate Arts Club

Cadillac Kings

Firm favourites on the blues, r&b, rock & roll & swing dance scenes play the Red Arrows Music Club

Margate Civic Society Christmas event

Christmas event at The Racing Greyhound function room in Ramsgate

Vegas or Bust Christmas Edition

Harry Baker: Harry Christmas

Churchfitters

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

Live Music Quiz with Andy Mack

Think you know about music? Try out this live music quiz with Andy Mack at Ramsgate's Queen's Head

Thanet Arts Leadership Community

Quarterly meet-up at Margate's Marine Studios

Tom Thumb's 1990's Christmas Dance Party

Sip and Paint

Chumpsmas: Chump's Comedy Christmas Special

Chump's Comedy Christmas Special Hall By The Sea, Dreamland Margate

Mathias Kom (of the Burning Hell) introduces Nev Clay

Can't Stop! Nightmare Before X-Mas (EMO x, Rock x Metal)

The Perfect Party People

Ramsgate Eco Market

Ramsgate Eco Market will be a showcase of local Eco conscious makers, designers, vintage curators and food

The Brunch That Stole Christmas

A festive bottomless brunch at Silvers Showbar in Ramsgate

Cinderella (12-31 Dec)

Annual Christmas pantomime at the Sarah Thorne Theatre in Broadstairs

Song in a Day - Festive Edition

Rnb Mania

Coming to Dreamland Margate for the very first time!

Coffee and Craft - Christmas Cross-Stitch

Christmas with The Beverley Big Band

Join Ramsgate Tunnels for a dance and sing-a-long in an afternoon of Christmas Nostalgia with live music

Ramsgate FC vs Welling United

Neon Rush

Jack and The Beanstalk - A Family Pantomime (12-24)

Annual Christmas Pantomime at the Granville Theatre in Ramsgate!

David Rodigan - Decks & Dialogue

A special evening with one of the most important voices in reggae and sound system culture at The Drill Shed in Margate

Marc Eden

Gus Fenton Sharpe

Art Installation

GirlyPop Live’s Short ‘n’ Sweetmas

The Ultimate Christmas Pop Party at Dreamland, Margate!

Slow Sundays: Dissolve with Eleanor Yankah

Extended sound bath with guest massage practitioners at Margate's Turner Contemporary