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Lukewarm

22nd August - 2nd September 2026

Lukewarm

Exhibition by 13 Slade sculpture artists at The Romantic of Margate

Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries, Frost Editions, Margate

6th August - 6th September 2026

Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries

The inaugural exhibition at Frost Editions Gallery, a new creative space located on Fort Hill in Margate

Hulda Guzmán Drawing Tour

4th September 2026

Hulda Guzmán - Drawing Tour

Experience 'Please awake – asked Nature kindly' through an interactive tour designed to encourage deep looking and drawing at Turner Contemporary in Margate

Hulda Guzmán Family Tour

5th September 2026

Hulda Guzmán - Free Family Highlight Tour

Discover the stories behind the works of art during these fun, hands-on tours at Turner Contemporary in Margate

THEO GORST

15th August - 12th September 2026

Leisure - Theo Gorst

AOAP Projects presents Leisure, a solo exhibition of paintings by Theo Gorst at Liminal Gallery, Margate.

Art Rebels (2)

5th September 2026

Art Rebels - Window into Nature

Discover the natural world at this drop-in workshop at Turner Contemporary

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11th July - 13th September 2026

The Lido Open: Calling

The Lido Open: Calling marks five years of the open call painting prize, presenting works by past winners alongside those by the painters who selected them at The Lido Stores in Margate.

Meaningful Traces

3rd September - 13th September 2026

Meaningful Traces (Sep 2026)

An exhibition by Roy Eastland at Joseph Wales Studio in Margate

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23rd May - 13th September 2026

Hulda Guzmán: 'Please awake – asked Nature kindly'

Dominican artist Hulda Guzmán's first major European showcase for her surreal and vibrant landscapes, at Turner Contemporary in Margate

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4th September - 13th September 2026

Disclosure

Group exhibition by Bev Howard and David Nettleingham at Margate's Pie Factory

Heritage Open Days 2MW

11th September - 19th September 2026

Heritage Open Days: Call The Heritage Hotline

Pay a visit to Margate Pride's Heritage Hotline phone booth in Ramsgate

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11th September - 20th September 2026

Heritage Open Days: The Walpole Bay Hotel, Museum and Napery Gallery

Historical Talk and Tour of the Walpole Bay Hotel, Museum and Napery Gallery in Margate.

Holy Trinity Church

12th September - 20th September 2026

Heritage Open Days: Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church in Ramsgate will be open for Heritage Open Days

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11th June - 20th September 2026

The Big Bike Revival 2026

Free bike fix and cycling events around the Isle Of Thanet, funded by Cycling UK.

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11th September - 20th September 2026

Heritage Open Days: St John's Church (11-20)

St John's, Margate, are delighted to welcome visitors to this historic church again this year as part of Heritage Open Days.

Railway Tunnels Tour

11th September - 20th September 2026

Heritage Open Days: Ramsgate Tunnels- Tracks, Trams and Town: Life in Ramsgate

A free exhibition displaying over 100 years of Ramsgate Tunnels

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11th September - 20th September 2026

Heritage Open Days: Shrine of St Augustine & The National Pugin Centre

Education, research, and visitor centre, around two themes: Augustus Pugin and St Augustine in Ramsgate.

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11th September - 20th September 2026

Heritage Open Days: Sailor’s Church

A chance to visit the grade 2 listed Sailor's Church and former Sailor’s home in Ramsgate.

Heritage Open Days 2MW

11th September - 20th September 2026

Heritage Open Days: Westgate-on-Sea’s High Street Stories

Discover the rich heritage of Westgate-on-Sea through this unique High Street Stories Trail.

CHLOE BONFIELD STRANGE DREAMS

17th September - 27th September 2026

Strange Dreams

A solo exhibition of paintings by Chloe Bonfield at Liminal Gallery in Margate

Scribblers World Book Day (1)

2nd September - 30th September 2026

Scribblers (Sept 2026)

After School Drawing Club for children to take part in various drawing activities at Turner Contemporary, Margate

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4th July - 30th September 2026

Margo in Margate: Artist in Resident

This summer view the vibrant works of Margo in Margate at No. 42 Margate GuestHouse Hotel

Kate Boxer

10th September - 4th October 2026

(End of) Summer Exhibition

A wonderful selection of artists, not just from Margate but from far and wide, encapsulating that end of Summer feeling at Frost Editions Gallery, a new creative space located on Fort Hill in Margate

Where Is My Mind

29th August - 11th October 2026

Where Is My Mind?

A group exhibition bringing together artists with lived experience of mental health challenges at Margate's Quench Gallery

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19th September - 17th October 2026

The Long Memory

A solo presentation by Robin Dixon of enigmatic and emotive paintings at The Lido Stores in Margate.

Anna Tuhus

14th September - 18th October 2026

Points For Reference

Three distinct voices come together to navigate presence and perspective at Margate's Pharmacy Gallery

More Than A Snapshot

14th September - 19th October 2026

More than a Snapshot

Creative photography at Violet's in Ramsgate

EKAOH 2026

10th October - 25th October 2026

East Kent Artists Open Houses 2026

A house and studio-based Artists' Trail, spread over 3 weekends in October, across Margate, Broadstairs, and Ramsgate

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3rd April - 30th October 2026

Field Guide - Future Edition at the Powell-Cotton Museum

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

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17th October - 31st October 2026

Winging It

Solo exhibition by Zena Blackwell at Liminal Gallery in Margate

Josh Sykes

20th June - 31st October 2026

Visions of Margate II: Josh Sykes Photography

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

Quex Trick Or Treat

17th October - 31st October 2026

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

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5th September 2026

Margate Old Town Market

Come and browse a great selection of locally produced goods, vintage clothes, gifts and crafts.

Nocturnal Adventures

23rd October - 1st November 2026

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

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1st April - 1st November 2026

David Hockney: Sunley Window

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

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17th July - 1st November 2026

Small Wonders: Exhibition at Margate Caves 18/07 - 01/11/26

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

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6th September - 1st November 2026

BROGAN BERTIE — No moon tonight (just the light from other people's windows)

Art exhibition by Brogan Bertie at TKE Studios in Margate.

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6th September - 1st November 2026

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.

Emii Alrai

27th September - 8th November 2026

Lures

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

Cosy Quex House Christmas

21st November - 13th December 2026

A Cosy Quex House Christmas (2026)

Create a new family Christmas tradition at Quex House this winter

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25th November - 18th December 2026

Tom Thumb Theatre Christmas Night Market

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

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7th November - 23rd December 2026

Winter Show 2026

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

Santas Grotto WWX

27th November - 24th December 2026

Santa's Grotto at Westwood Cross 2027

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!

Ramsgate Grotto

28th November - 24th December 2026

Santa’s Grotto Experience at Ramsgate Garden Centre 2026

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

Jack And The Beanstalk

12th December - 24th December 2026

Jack and The Beanstalk - A Family Pantomime

Annual Christmas Pantomime at the Granville Theatre in Ramsgate!

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12th December - 31st December 2026

Cinderella

Annual Christmas pantomime at the Sarah Thorne Theatre in Broadstairs

Christmas Print Exhibition, Image Credit The Design Dealership

28th November - 3rd January 2027

Christmas Print Exhibition

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

Sophie Calle

3rd October - 24th January 2027

Sophie Calle: Something Missing?

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

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8th April - 31st January 2027

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

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

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6th February - 20th March 2027

Dearer Than All

Alt. Valentines Group Exhibition at The Lido Stores in Margate.

Secret Postcard Auction

1st May - 2nd May 2027

Secret Postcard Auction (May 2027)

Fundraising event at Margate's Marine Studios

The Pomps Of The Subsoil, Leonora Carrington

13th February - 6th June 2027

Natural Magic - Women, Art, Spirit Worlds

An exhibition exploring esotericism, spiritualism and feminism through the work of women artists from the nineteenth century to the present day at Turner Contemporary in Margate

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11th September - 20th September 2027

Heritage Open Days: Everyday histories: Working people of the Isle of Thanet through time

A presentation of historical images of the Isle of Thanet, from the 20th century, at the Thanet Visitor Centre in Margate.

Ongoing Events

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Somatic

Somatic Yoga with Holly Sutcliffe (Sep 2026)

4th September 2026

Join teacher and somatic therapist Holly Sutcliffe for 75 minutes embodied exploration of the body-mind at Margate Yoga Studio

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Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Acrylics Paint & Sip

4th September 2026

Unwind with an evening of creativity, laughter & great company at Riparo Lounge in Broadstairs.

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Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Barry White Tribute Night at the San Clu Hotel 04/09/2026

4th September 2026

Celebrate the music of Barry White at this regular tribute slot evening in Ramsgate

Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Bangers Comedy Club (Sep 2026)

5th September 2026

Get ready for a night of side-splitting laughs and top-tier comedy as Victor Daniels presents Bangers Comedy at Olby’s Creative Hub!

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Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Heritage and Gardens

Trains & Tractions At The Tunnels

5th September - 6th September 2026

Making a welcome return after its successful debut at Ramsgate Tunnels last year

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Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Where Elz Karaoke (Sep 2026)

5th September 2026

Late night karaoke at Where Else? in Margate

Over 30S

Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Over 30s Club (Sep 2026)

5th September 2026

The ultimate Over 30s Summer Party returns to Dreamland's Hall By The Sea for 2026!

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Active and Outdoors

Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Manston Drag Racing: 1/2 Mile Showdown II (Sep)

5th September 2026

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

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Arts, Culture and Entertainment

The Courettes

5th September 2026

The Courettes will be performing live at Ramsgate Music Hall!

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Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Ivan Illich Gathering (Sep 2026)

5th September 2026

Find out more about Ivan Illich over a shared lunch at Margate's Marine Studios

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Active and Outdoors

Nature & Wildlife

The White Cliffs of Kingsgate (Sep 2026)

5th September 2026

Join Richard Hubbard to explore the geology, erosion, fossils and history of the spectacular Kingsgate coastline

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Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Steve Brewer

5th September 2026

Live music at Legends Live Lounge in Broadstairs

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