ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
THE ARTS HOTLIST 2025
STOUR MUSIC FESTIVAL
KENT’ S FESTIVALS
31. Battle of Britain Airshow, Headcorn 28- 29 June With 2025 marking the 10th anniversary of this beloved heritage event, this year’ s Battle of Britain Airshow is set to be a particularly special showcase. Marvel at spectacular flying displays featuring aircraft from the era in the very airspace where the Battle of Britain took place over 80 years ago, take part in the family-friendly attractions and watch upon immersive reenactments. bobairshow. co. uk bobairshow
32. Hever Festival Theatre, Hever Castle, Edenbridge Until 17 October With an extended programme for 2025 that unites both history and magical entertainment, Hever Festival Theatre once again transforms the grounds of Hever Castle for a festival season to remember. Audiences can look forward to dazzling tribute acts, local theatrical groups and historical showcases from castle curator, Dr Owen Emmerson. heverfestival. co. uk heverfestival
33. Deal Music and Arts, Deal 3- 13 July A fine creative showcase that has brought the best in the arts to East Kent for over 40 years. Deal Music and Arts stretches across the coastal towns of Deal, Walmer, Sandwich and Dover, and features an array of world-class classical, jazz and folk concerts, theatrical performances, author talks, guided walks, films and children’ s events. dealmusicandarts. com deal _ music _ arts
34. ASHFOOD!, Elwick Place, Ashford 28 June Elwick Place’ s ASHFOOD! is gearing up for its third year celebrating Kent’ s growing food and drink scene as part of Ashford’ s Food & Drink Festival. A free-to-enter showcase with a vibrant lineup of familyfriendly entertainment, the festival will feature exclusive offerings from Elwick’ s very own Matches Sports Bar and The Ashford Cinema, an array of stalls from brilliant producers and vendors, live entertainment, free children’ s crafts and lots more. elwickplace. com ashfoodfest
35. Stour Music Festival, Boughton Aluph 20- 29 June Taking place across two consecutive weekends against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the medieval church of All Saints’ Boughton Aluph, Stour Music is a wonderful festival of early music. Founded by counter-tenor Alfred Deller in 1962, the festival is known for welcoming renowned musicians from across the globe and its showcases of excellent musicianship. stourmusic. org. uk stour _ music
36. St Edmund’ s Festival, Canterbury 25 June- 1 July St Edmund’ s praised Festival on the Hill will return again this month for another joyous celebration of music, art, drama and sport. This year, renowned tribute band, The Bootleg Beatles and the incredible Ronnie Scott’ s All Stars join the impressive lineup, alongside Sunday sporting sessions, a vibrant art exhibition and an inspiring singing workshop with acclaimed vocal coach, Mark De-Lisser. stedmundsfestival. org. uk stedsfestival
37. Canterbury Medieval Pageant and Trail, Canterbury 5 July Celebrating its 10th anniversary, medieval magic will once again light up Canterbury’ s historic high street with a family-friendly grand parade of knights, regal monarchs and more. Set out on the family trail, learning all about the town’ s rich past along the way, watch sword fighting, musical performances and take part in interactive workshops. Children will also be able to collect five stamps across the city in order to collect a prize from the cathedral. canterburymedievalpageant. co. uk
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