ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
18 - 20 APRIL EASTER FOOD FESTIVAL Victoria Gardens , Broadstairs www . broadstairsfoodfestival . org . uk Time : 10am - 6pm ( 10am - 5pm on Sunday ) Price : Free
Bringing together the very best Kent producers , this three-day Easter extravaganza will showcase a fantastic array of artisan treats , preserves , fresh produce , high-quality crafts and more . Esteemed chefs from across the county will be offering unmissable live cooking demonstrations and the festival will also showcase exclusive tasting sessions and free Easter-themed children ’ s activities . The full programme of chefs , producers and exhibitors are due to be announced soon .
1 MAY CHRIS MCCAUSLAND : YONKS ! The Central Theatre , Chatham www . medwayticketslive . co . uk Time : 8pm Price : £ 30
Due to phenomenal demand , Chris McCausland has added over 100 more dates to his sellout Yonks ! tour , with The Central Theatre excitedly joining the lineup . Beloved for his sharp wit , Chris was the winner of BBC One ’ s Strictly Come Dancing and makes a regular appearance on shows such as Would I Lie to You ?, QI and The Last Leg . Please note this show is suitable for ages 16 + only . Chris is also set to return to The Central Theatre again in January 2026 for another night of cracking comedy you won ’ t want to miss .
7 JUNE WINE GARDEN OF ENGLAND SUMMER CELEBRATION Chilham Castle , Chilham www . winegardenofengland . co . uk Time : 12pm - 9pm Price : £ 40 * adult , £ 10 * children 13-17 , under 13s free (* booking fees apply )
Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual Wine Garden of England Summer Celebration held by the lake at Chilham Castle . Meet Kent ’ s heralded producers and taste glorious wines from Balfour , Biddenden , Chapel Down , Domaine Evremond , Gusbourne , Simpsons , Squerryes , Westwell and Yotes Court . Ticketholders will be given a Wine Garden of England tasting glass and tote bag , together with a book of tasting vouchers . After 6pm guests will enjoy a wide choice of food producers , a bar and a live band .
24 MAY GOT THE LOVE FESTIVAL 2025 Quex Park , Birchington www . gotthelovefestival . com Time : 12pm Price : TBC
15 - 19 JULY THE LION , THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE The Marlowe Theatre , Canterbury www . marlowetheatre . com Time : 2pm , 7pm Price : £ 17 - £ 72
Promising a stellar lineup of 90 ’ s and 00 ’ s tunes and an experience brimming with feel-good nostalgia , Got The Love Festival will transform Birchington ’ s Quex Park with an array of headlining acts , gourmet street food vendors , retro stalls and bars , vintage clothing , a secret cinema , VR gaming , rides and lots more . Be sure to stay tuned as the event ’ s top headliners are announced very soon . Exclusive VIP packages will also be available for premium access .
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Based on the beloved novel by C . S Lewis , The Lion , the Witch and the Wardrobe will come to life on stage once again as the smash-hit West End musical makes its return . Audiences will be taken on a whirlwind adventure as Lucy , Edmund , Susan and Peter step through the wardrobe into the magic kingdom of Narnia . Meeting new friends , facing dangerous foes and learning lessons of courage , sacrifice , and the power of love along the way . Recommended for ages six and above .
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