Funfair Westgate
July 3-5 and July 10-12. Opening Friday 4pm-8pm, Saturday 1pm-8pm and Sunday 1pm to 6pm.
Saturday – meet and greet with Bluey
Based at The Gardens on Sea Road (near the Pavilion)
Free entry, all rides £2
Skagate 2026
3rd July – 4th July, from 6pm, Olby’s Soul Cafe
This year the Friday will be headlined by The Specials LTD, with Saturday night headlined by Death Of Guitar Pop.
Expect 8 live acts across 2 days including: Dakka Skanks, Rookie Numbers, Cian Downing, Madame Claude, Lucca Mae and Ska Shack DJs.
18+ Event
Pre-event Soul Cafe Menu available on the night (tables not reserved in event space.) If you would like to dine, you will need to book a table separately. Click here to book a table
Click here to find out more about Olby’s Soul Cafe
Friday night £30, Saturday night £35 (weekend tickets also available from £50) plus booking fee Book now
Light Puzzle
3rd July – 31st August
An exhibition of work by Caroline List at The House at Ramsgate
Open daily
The highly talented artist will be showcasing her paintings and prints with a solo exhibition.
Disclosure Day 12A
July 3-7, Palace Cenema
Steven Spielberg looks to the skies and asks us, f you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colin Firth bring in the Summer. Details here
Girls on Film
3rd July, 7pm, Ramsgate Community Cinema at Paragon Works in Albert Street
Ramsgate’s Community Cinema host Sabina Desir and Jessica Lauren for an intimate evening of live music, film stories and conversation
A celebration of women in film, in front of and behind the camera.
Presented by Ramsgate Community Cinema and Kent Film Foundation and Ramsgate Town Council.
Tickets £10 plus booking fee Book now
Jackass: Best and Last 18
Carlton Cinema Westgate, July 3-9
Johnny Knoxville and the gang return for one final fling at the big screen. Featuring all-new stunts and stupidity along with the greatest hits and biggest laughs from the past, jackass: best and last is a joyously raucous celebration of all the mischievous camaraderie that you’ve come to love and expect from these idiots over the past 25 years. Details here
Broadstairs Bandstand
03/07/2026 Friday 1–4pm Robbo Performing Classics From Across the Decades
04/07/2026 Saturday 2–4pm Ian Ingles
05/07/2026 Sunday 2–4pm Crystal Palace Band
Terraza @ Louie On Sea – Jack Hancock
3rd July – 4th July, Turner Contemporary
Chef Jack Hancock of Hearth returns to Louie on Sea at Turner Contemporary, Margate for two nights of feasting
6pm – 10.30pm (courses begin at 6.30pm)
Music by Shirley Ottou & Tim Garatt of Margate Radio (Friday) and Soft Rocks (Saturday).
MENU…
Thanet Earth Tomatoes, Charentais Melon & Szechuan Pepper / Chilli Crab Bun / Aged Pork Collar, Passionfruit & Mint with Baked Jollof Rice / Oolong Tea Mousse, Lemon Verbena & Peach
Tickets £49 per person Book now
Rituals of Repair
Now until August 16, Thursday-Saturday, 7pm until late, Ramsgate Arts Club, Old Wine Warehouse, Charlotte Court
Rituals of Repair presents works by London-based mixed media artist Amelia Mullins.
Her practice embraces the language of play and the radical potential of innocence as a means of navigating the complexities of adulthood.
Drawing upon archetypes, deities and symbolic forms, Mullins reflects on feminine strength, fertility and the cyclical nature of existence. Vessels, flowers and organic forms emerge as emblems of holding and releasing, grief and renewal, death and rebirth.
The Royal College of Art graduate and tutor has previously had work published in Vogue and displayed alongside Grayson Perry at The Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.
Caring From The Edge
2nd July – 6th July, 11am to 6pm, Projects Kavel Rafferty, Cecil Square, Margate
Drinks: Saturday 4th July, 5pm – 8pm – All welcome
A range of new work (including the new ‘Studio Romance Rags’ series of postcards) in artist Meera Palia’s home town… her first time doing a full solo exhibition in a Margate gallery… and such a beautiful light-filled space in the heart of Margate, which is always buzzing with summer energy at this time.
The show will draw together many personal themes that influence her work.
Writer’s Space
3rd July, 9.30am, Marine Studios, Albert Terrace, Margate
A focused three hours of peaceful writing alongside like-minded writers in the sea-view meeting room.
Give those projects, poems and plays the time they deserve, with sea views and a group of like-minded writers.
Limited spaces each month!
Free Book now
First Friday: Something About Trees
3rd July, 6pm, Marine Studios Margate
First Friday (est. 2009) is a monthly evening of inquiry… where artists, writers, musicians, film-makers and technologists showcase new work and present their research to an inquisitive audience.
As always, First Fridays offer a welcoming, engaging and encouraging atmosphere.
This activity is funded by Social Enterprise Kent and the UK Government through the Social Enterprise Boost Fund.
Bring your own drinks and snacks… and curiosity!
SUMMER – Painting – Flowers in Bloom
3rd July, 9.30am, Sarah Thorne Theatre Broadstairs
Painting spring and summer flowers; Capture the essence of blooms using various techniques, colour mixing and experimentation. Find beautiful shapes & textures to create a wonderful floral image.
Acrylics & or pastels on canvas or mixed media paper.
A cosy social creative get together to explore floral wonders.
Tickets £25 Book now
Bayside Cafe’s Summer Nights Pop Up Event
3rd July, 5pm-8pm, Dumpton Gap
Join Bayside Cafe at Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs, after work and school for an evening of great food, cocktails and unbeatable seaside vibes.
DJs Joe Corbani & Rich Rhythms on the bongos
Gourmet burgers & bar
Cocktails and cold drinks
The best sunset spot in Broadstairs
Kitchen open 5pm–7pm
Music & bar until 8pm
Tina Turner Tribute
3rd July, San Clu Bar & Brasserie
9pm show starts (dinner service 5pm – 9pm)
Seating is full however that doesn’t stop you joining the dance floor!
Book Launch Party
July 3,6pm, Book Hotel, The Falstaff, Addington Street, Ramsgate
Books, food and drinks available to purchase. New book from Dress/Art Historian. Lecturer, writer, Jaqui Ansell.
Chewy She
4th July, 7.30pm, Ramsgate Music Hall
CHEWY SHE is an electro-disco-punk band from London, blending glittery disco grooves with punk rock energy.
Tickets £15 Book now
Phantasms & Frequencies
Now- 5th July, Liminal Gallery, Fort Hill, Margate
Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11am – 4pm
Julia Ellen Lancaster is exhibiting an entirely new body of ceramic sculptures
Over recent years, Lancaster has worked across a range of sculptural techniques but always maintaining a consistent focus on clay.
AGE: the multidimensional aspect of time
Now – 12th July, 10am to 4pm, The Margate School
AGE: the multidimensional aspect of time is an exhibition of work by Paul Hazelton, ranging from works in progress, to recent work, to one piece revised in 2017 and 2026 but started over 40 years ago.
Where Elz Karaoke
4th July, 10pm, Where Else? Margate
Late night karaoke at Where Else? in Margate
Entry: 18+. ID must be shown on the day.
I’m Every Whitney – Celebrating Whitney Houston LIVE!
4th July, 8pm, The Pavilion Broadstairs
I’m Every Whitney – Celebrating Whitney Houston starring Kiesha Chun and her Million Dollar Band.
From £24.54 + booking fee Book now
Manston Drag Racing: No Guts, No Glory II
4th July – 5th July, Manston Raceway Park
Gate opens at 8am all days, the track goes live at 10am. Race until done, usually 5/6pm
1/4 mile RWYB (track fee applies, rwyb all day, unlimited runs) featuring the 1/4 mile Flowtech street car shootout and all of the 1/8th mile No-Prep competition classes,
Spectators… Day tickets £20 / Weekend tickets £40
Children under 10 free / Children 10-16 years £10
Chalk Flora & Bumblebees – Foreness Point
4th July, 10.30am, Foreness Point, Margate
Join this guided grassland walk, led by Simon Springate
Discover the wildflowers and wildlife on this guided grassland walk with expert Simon Springate and friends
These walks are suitable for adults (& over 14 years of age)
The tour lasts 2 hours
Donation suggested £5 Book now
A Summer Spectacular
4th July, 6pm, The Oval Bandstand and Lawns
Doors, toilets and concessions open from 5pm
Step into the exciting world of ‘A Summer Spectacular’, a special evening at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns, where Canterbury Musical Theatre Society and Friends present a show that weaves together the most beloved songs from a variety of iconic musicals.
Tickets are non-refundable. All persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. A fully licensed bar and food is available (alcohol and food is not to be brought into venue, bag searches are in operation).
All tickets include seating on unallocated chairs. Please arrive early to ensure you can sit in your preferred area.
Tickets £11 – £13 adult, £7 – £9 child Book now
Tanzania 2027 fundraiser
July 4, Ramsgate Boating Pool, 11am to 4pm
A great day full of games, stalls and low cost family fun.
A group of students from Royal Harbour Academy are raising money to go on a trip of a lifetime to Tanzania in July 2027 to do four weeks charity work.
The proceeds from the event shall be split between students involved.
Acol Summer Craft Fayre
Saturday 4th July. 12 noon- 4pm, Acol Village Hall.
With a selection of quality arts and crafts. Tea and cake. Children’s activities and more.
Raising funds for Acol Village Hall and local charities.
Broadstairs History Walk
July 4, 2pm, meet at Tourist Information Kiosk (just along from Morellis Ice Cream Parlour)
Enjoy this 75 minute easy walk around the seafront at Broadstairs where you’ll find out about smugglers, ghosts, murder, shipwrecks and historical figures like Charles Dickens and the town’s influence on him.
Donation welcomed
Atomica
4th July, 7pm, Ramsgate Arts Club
A night of Indie music.
Expect an irresistible blend of electro, synth, goth, indie, disco and everything in between.
Free
Life and Work of Dick Hambidge
4th July, Christ Church United Reformed Church Westgate,10.30am (doors open 10am)
James Brazier presents a talk on the life of Westgate’s Dick Hambidge who was a well-known local historian and town resident.
Tea/coffee and scones will be available to buy together with publications about the history of Westgate-on-Sea.
Free to members / Non-members pay just £3 on the door
Serenaders concert
Saturday 4th July, 7.30pm, St. Philips Church, Summerfield Road, Palm Bay Cliftonville
Money raised will benefit the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance. A cash collection for this charity will be held during the concert.
For tickets costing £5 please contact Musical Director Janice Regan, on 01843 220247
Reading Street Village Open Gardens
Saturday 4th July, 10am – 4pm, CT10 3AZ
Tickets £5.00 and accompanied children free
Plants and local produce on sale. Refreshments including fabulous cakes and lunches, eat in or take away.
Gardens range from a small cottage garden to an award winning wildlife garden and all the plants in between!
Visit ten gardens, a Dragon garden for the little ones and Taddy’s Allotments.
All proceeds to St. Andrew’s church funds.
There will be plants and local produce for sale, grown by their gardeners.
Tickets and programmes available from the church office in advance (open Monday – Friday, 10am – noon) or from any participating garden on the day.
Toilets are available – locations will be advised on the day.
Tickets £5 Adults. Accompanied children free
Rumble By The Sea
4th July, 4.30pm, The Drill Shed (Cliftonville Lido)
Pro Wrestling Colossus event featuring a 30 person over the top rope royal rumble!
Also… a man who had his first professional wrestling match in Margate… former WWE and TNA Champion, Welsh wrestling icon, Mark Andrews, will compete in a featured bout!
Expect Lossy faves like Buck Garcia, Pulley Adams, Jordon Breaks and more as well as some unexpected surprises!
Light food and drink refreshments will be available from the bar.
Tickets Adult £15, Child (16 and under), carers and OAPs £9.50 plus booking fee Book now
Saturday Family Friendly Session
4th July, 11am, Clayspace Cliftonville
Release your inner potters as you make the pots or sculptures of your dreams in a professional studio space at Clayspace in Cliftonville
These classes offer an exciting opportunity for adults and children to have a creative session together working with real clay!
Suitable for all ages and abilities and give everyone plenty of time to make something by hand, and also to have a go on the potter’s wheel.
There’s a zero waste policy in the studio, and any pots you don’t want to keep can be completely recycled and the clay will be used again, so you can just choose your best masterpieces for firing at the end of the session.
There is a small charge for all work you wish to be fired which is calculated by weight or volume to cover the cost of clay, glazes and firing.
No unaccompanied children in this session.
Tickets £26 for 1 Adult + 1 child / £32 for 1 Adult + 2 children Book now
Sash window workshop
July 4, 9am-4pm, 7 Paradise, Ramsgate, CT11 9TX
Ross Harris of SPAB will be teaching homeowners to renovate their sash windows this weekend, at the latest in a series of conservation workshops from the Ramsgate Historic Quarter’s Heritage Building Skills School.
The hands-on session will teach participants how to bring this traditional style of window back to life. And whether you’re fixing a stuck window or replacing old cords, the event will equip you with the skills you need to keep your windows working smoothly without the cost of specialist repairs.
Tickets, costing £49, are available from Eventbrite.
Double D’s: Get $leazy – 4th July Frat Party
4th July, 9pm, CAMP Margate, Northdown Rd, Cliftonville
Double D’s is hosting the ultimate 4th July frat party at Camp
Wet T-shirt Contest, Beer Pong, Jello Shots, and so much more…
Expect to hear: Sleazy Pop / Non Stop Pop / Dance / Queer Anthems / of course, Kesha!
Resident Double D’s DJ aka Fox 10pm – late
This is an 18+ event.
Tickets £4 – £5 Book now
TURPS Margate 2026 Show
Now – 5th July, Margate Creative Land Trust, Harold Rd, Cliftonville
Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 4.30pm
Private view Saturday 27th June, 2pm – 6pm
This exhibition marks the end of the inaugural year of the Turps Margate off-site mentoring programme for painters with studios across East Kent.
Exhibition continues at The Romantic, 39-41 Sweyn Road, Margate
Weaving Fun
4th July, 11am, Little Ravens in Ramsgate High Street
Learn the joy of weaving and looming. You will make your loom, create your own woven fluffy friends and more!
This very old craft is wonderful for all ages and can be adopted for different skill sets.
Experiment with different wools and fabrics, there will be examples of different items which can be created with woven wools and fabric, from flat shapes, to 3D vases and bags.
A complete beginners workshop for children aged 5-11+ years.
Ticket includes one adult. £16 plus booking fee Book now
Country Cowgirl & Cowboy Bottomless Brunch
4th July, 4pm-6pm,Coastal Bar in Ramsgate
Click here for drinks & food menu
Click here to find out more about the Coastal Bar
Tickets £35 for 1 main, 2 sides and unlimited cocktails, beers and wine (plus booking fee) Book now
Section 8 Band ‘High-energy ska’: Oval Summer Sundays
5th July, The Oval Bandstand and Lawns
Doors, toilets and concessions open 1pm – 5pm, Concert 2pm – 4pm
This lively live female-fronted band deliver bold, upbeat covers with rhythm, soul and plenty of attitude, perfect for friends, family and music lovers alike.
Suggested donation £2 – £10
Ramsgate Handmade & Vintage Fair
5th July, 11am to 4pm, Harbour Parade
Ramsgate’s regular maker’s market with locally-produced and made goodies galore
Yoakley House Gardens
July 5, 2.30pm to 4.30pm,Yoakley House, Drapers Close, Margate
The stunning gardens of Yoakley will open to visitors for a special Open Gardens Afternoon, offering a rare opportunity to explore beautifully maintained grounds while supporting a local charity.
Visitors can expect colourful borders, mature planting, hidden corners and plenty of inspiration for their own outdoor spaces.
As well as enjoying the grounds, guests will be able to relax with traditional tea and delicious homemade cake, making the afternoon a perfect summer outing for families, friends and garden enthusiasts.
For tickets and further information, visit: www.yoakleycare.co.uk/open-gardens-5th-july-2026/
Academy FM Thanet Fair
Sunday 5th July, 10am until 2pm at The Royal Harbour Academy Upper Site playing field,
Fun-filled day that everyone can enjoy, it’s free entry. Don’t worry if it’s raining because it will still go ahead but indoors.
There’ll be something for all ages, including a fantastic craft fayre, food and refreshments, classic cars, children’s entertainment including Schorcha Skate School, Chair-o-planes, 45ft inflatable assault course, bouncy castle, plus live music from Neon Rush, The Rock Choir and Kirsty Hawkins.
Sunday Book Club: ‘The Teacup’ (For ages 3 – 6)
Sunday, July 5, 8:30am, Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop Broadstairs
Join Nicci for this week’s Sunday Book Club at the Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop celebrating ‘The Teacup’ by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros (’The Suitcase’, ‘Frank and Bert’), a heartwarming and inspiring picture book for children aged 3 – 6. This week’s creative activity will be inspired by the story’s theme of refugees and migration that challenges unconscious bias.
Suitable for children aged 3 – 6
Ticket price: £5 per child (includes a paperback copy of the book, usually £7.99)
Booking is essential — spaces are limited! Book now
Family Film Day: Small World Cinema
5th July, Turner Contemporary, 10.30am – 4pm
Part of a new family film and creative programme with Small World Cinema, bringing imaginative cinema experiences and playful creative activities to children, young people, and families throughout the year.
Bringing together screenings, creative activities, sensory play, and hands-on making, the programme invites young audiences to explore storytelling, colour, light, movement, and sound through playful shared experiences designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Morning Session: Cinemini, 10.30am – 11.45am, Suitable for ages 2–5
A specially designed film event for young children and their grown-ups, featuring short films, sensory play, and creative exploration inspired by the magic of cinema. Cinemini creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for families to discover film together through light, shadow, colour, reflections, movement, and play. Children are encouraged to explore freely, responding to the films and activities in their own way.
Afternoon Session: ‘Arco’ Film Screening and Rainbow Kaleidoscope Making, Creative Activity: 1.30pm, Film Screening: 2.30pm – 4pm, Suitable for ages up to 11
Inspired by the imaginative world of ‘Arco’, this colourful afternoon invites children and families to explore creativity, play, and future worlds through film and making. Before the screening, families are invited to create their own rainbow kaleidoscope and experiment with colour, reflection, and light through a playful drop-in creative activity developed by Small World Cinema for Turner Contemporary.
This project is supported by the BFI Film Audience Network and National Lottery funding.
Children £3.50, Adults £5, Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £15 Book now
Rock The Pav VIII
5th July, noon to 5pm, The Pavilion Broadstairs
The Pavilion Broadstairs hosts Rock the Pav with performances from Musica, The Laurel Canyon Appreciation Society and Get Carter.
Now in its 8th year, this wonderful community event brings people together through live music while raising vital funds for pancreatic cancer research.
Fiona Fouhy: An Adventure with Chalk
5th July, 11,30am, Turner Contemporary
Tracing chalk’s journey from microscopic seaborne phytoplankton to towering cliff rock, Fiona will reveal the material’s rich history while exploring its transformative qualities through rubbing, crushing, smudging, and mixing it onto paper. Using hands, skin, and found objects as mark-making tools, you will be encouraged to experiment freely and connect with chalk in unexpected ways.
Working with simple materials including seawater, chalk, seaweed, and everyday objects, you will observe, play, and create through guided experimentation, leaving with your own unique drawings inspired by the coast.
Tickets £12.50 Book now
Coastal Crafty Crew handmade fair
July 5, 10am-2.30pm, Quex Small Barn Birchington
Homemade crafts from local artisans. Some 28 stalls selling crafts ranging from Cards, Handbags , Jewellery, Glass plus a lot more new stall holders selling for the first time.
Pegwell & West Cliff Gardens
5th July, 10am to 5pm
Visit three distinctly different gardens all found on the west side of Ramsgate town
These coastal properties enjoy the microclimate allowing echiums, bougainvillea, oleander, canna, succulents and aeoniums to thrive throughout the entire year.
31 Pegwell Road has houseplants which connect the house to the garden plus a unique water feature and over 200 pots.
Priory Villa has over 150 roses, a stunning greenhouse and interesting sculptures.
Victoria Lodge has lots of history, beautiful seating areas and Koi Carp.
All three gardens have tree ferns.
Explore the recycling and wonderful history uncovered at Victoria Lodge during the garden restoration, see why the owner of Priory Villa bought the property primarily for its garden and then improved it with a passion for roses.
Home-made teas. Afternoon tea also available.
Pegwell Rd is off London Road / West Cliff Road is a few metres from the roundabout where London Road meets Grange Road
RNLI Fundraiser: Croquet & Afternoon Tea
5th July, 2pm, Ramsgate Croquet Club
Have a go at croquet, with a lovely afternoon tea thrown in… whilst supporting the RNLI at Ramsgate Croquet Club
Ramsgate Croquet Club is situated on Ramsgate’s Westcliff, just down the road from the Boating Pool, in pleasant surroundings overlooking the sea.
The Club was founded in 1983 (at a different venue), and now has four very good lawns and a pavilion.
Tickets £10 – tickets can be purchased from the RNLI shop in Ramsgate
