ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY JULY 2026
FROM
3 JUL 2026
KENT COUNTY SHOW Kent Showground, Maidstone 3- 5 Jul
Make your way to the Kent County Show for their 95th edition hosted by Kent County Agricultural Society and showcasing the very best of Kent’ s farming, agriculture and rural life. Suitable for all the family, enjoy exploring a wide range of animals, tractors, showcamping, food and flowers, with classes and great entertainment across the weekend including The Lamb National Sheep Race- and say hello to the giant Aldabra tortoises, back by popular demand.
8am- 6pm From £ 23pp kcas. org. uk
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4 JUL 2026
WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION FOR IMPROVERS Tyland Barn, Maidstone
Improve your skills and understanding of botanical keys. Starting in a classroom, take your time studying each plant specimen. The focus will be on simple flowers to help you gain confidence and encourage you to identify flowering plants accurately. While learning botanical terms and flowering classification, you will leave with a deeper insight and confidence in using scientific keys to identify wildflowers.
10am- 4pm £ 42.50pp kentwildlifetrust. org. uk
FROM
8 JUL 2026
JAM ON THE MARSH Romney Marsh 8- 12 Jul
Dive into a unique experience across a number of historic churches located in Romney Marsh; across five days, the calendar will be brimming with events that will take place at St Dunstan’ s Snargate, St. Nicholas’ New Romney and many more historic locations. There will be a number of performers, including pianist Thomas Kelly, Alexander Armstrong with Claire Booth and pianist Andrew Matthews-Owen.
Various times From £ 15pp jamconcert. org
FROM
10
JUL 2026
BLUEY’ S BIG PLAY The Brighton Centre, Brighton 10- 12 July
Back by popular demand, Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are going on tour in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey’ s Big Play. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy ® awardwinning children’ s television series is packed with music, laughter and fun for the whole family. Please note, the performance on Friday 10 July at 1pm will be BSL interpreted and with audio description.
11
JUL 2026
IBIZA POOL PARTY IN KENT Red House Venue, Ashford
The spirit of Ibiza is making its way to Kent with the promise of an unforgettable day of music, disco classics, wellness experiences and unparalleled pool party energy. The lineup will include renowned DJ, broadcaster and entertainment legend Denise Van Outen alongside DJ Louise, a London-based DJ deeply rooted in the Ibiza club scene and La Fiesta, known for their glamorous productions and high-energy performances.
10am, 1pm, 4pm From £ 20.45 brightoncentre. co. uk
ACROSS THE BORDER!
12pm- 10.30pm From £ 47.75pp redhousevenue. co. uk www. insidekent. co. uk • 17