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4 - 14 JULY JAM ON THE MARSH Various Locations , Romney Marsh www . jamconcert . org Time : Various Price : TBC
An extraordinary multi-arts festival attracting many fans year on year to the medieval churches of Kent ’ s Romney Marsh . Promising to be just as thrilling as 2023 ’ s success , the festival - now entering its 11th year - will welcome acts including the return of the Holst Singers with Stephen Layton making his festival debut and a spectacular concert finale from the JAM Sinfonia which features Cameron Biles- Liddell ’ s Concerto for Flute and Chamber Orchestra with Daniel Shao . As well as three performances from the acclaimed London Mozart Players . Keep an eye out for performance times as tickets are expected to sell out fast .
19 - 21 JULY L U L L I N G S T O N E Q U I LT & C R A F T F E S T I V A L Lullingstone Castle & The World Garden , Dartford www . lullingstonecastle . co . uk Time : 10.30am - 4.30pm Price : £ 14
One of England ’ s oldest family estates , Lullingstone is partnering again with The Quilters ’ Guild of the British Isles to celebrate and showcase the wonderful achievements of craftsmanship from across Kent , Surrey and Sussex . There will be interesting demonstrations of lacemaking , spinning and weaving , and many craft stalls selling patchwork quilts and crafting supplies . Children under 16 have free admission and Guild members can enter for a discounted price .
20 JULY - 24 AUGUST MAIDSTONE SUMMER SERIES Maidstone Town Centre , Maidstone www . visitmaidstone . com Time : 10am - 2pm Price : Free
Street entertainers including magicians , jugglers and acrobats ( many usually seen in Covent Garden ), local bands and artists will be taking to the streets of Maidstone town centre throughout the summer months for a whole host of captivating entertainment . For six weeks , locations such as Jubilee Square and Week Street will come alive with talent and be completely free for crowds to enjoy . Visit the website for more information on other community events popping up across the town this year .
7 AUGUST J U R A S S I C E A RT H Orchard West , Dartford www . trafalgartickets . com / orchardtheatre-dartford Time : 12pm , 3pm Price : From £ 24.50
Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as the ultimate dinosaur family adventure takes over the Orchard West theatre this August . Take Ranger Danger ’ s masterclass to become an official Dinosaur Ranger – gaining the skills you need come face-toface with the world ’ s largest walking T Rex , brontosaurus , triceratops and more - even watch a dinosaur egg hatch in front of your eyes ! Using state-of-the-art technology , this enchanting family show is packed with interactive and educational storytelling .
25 AUGUST J A M E S A RT H U R Dreamland , Margate www . dreamland . co . uk Time : 5:30pm Price : From £ 47.50
X Factor and Brit nominee singersongwriter James Arthur , known for his unique voice and captivating lyrics , will be joining the other confirmed chart-topping artists performing as a part of Dreamland ’ s Margate Summer Series this season . Take a trip down to the seaside for James ’ s incredibly powerful vocals showcased throughout favourite tracks including , Say You Won ’ t Let Go and Impossible , as well as his new album , Bitter Sweet Love , which recently reached number one in the official charts .
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