ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY DECEMBER 2025
FROM
5 JAN 2026
THE SOUTH COTTAGE 1936 Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Sissinghurst | 5 Jan- 25 Feb
FROM
2 JAN 2026
CLOSE UP MAGIC IN THE STUDIO The Studio at Churchill Theatre, Bromley | 2 & 9 Jan
Sissinghurst Castle’ s beloved South Cottage will reopen on select dates this January and February for an immersive‘ living museum’ experience. Visitors can look forward to being immersed in a day in the life of celebrated poet and writer Vita Sackville-West and her diplomat and author husband Harold Nicolson in 1936- all set against the backdrop of the Abdication Crisis, significant 20th-century politics, Sissinghurst’ s renowned garden design and personal loss.
11am- 3.30pm Included with general admission nationaltrust. org. uk
© National Trust Images James Dobson
Churchill’ s long-running and much-loved evenings of close-up magic in the studio offer the unique opportunity to witness extraordinary tricks from some of the finest magicians direct from The Magic Circle. Guaranteed to enthral and amaze, these studio showcases will allow guests to experience top-class magic in an intimate setting, with performances even often offering the chance for audiences to take part themselves. Performers vary with each show. This event is suitable for ages 11 and above.
8pm From £ 23 trafalgartickets. com / churchill-theatre-bromley
8 JAN 2026
DRY JANUARY ALCOHOL-FREE TASTING EXPERIENCE Happy & Glorious, Canterbury
Looking for some alcohol-free inspiration this Dry January? Join Maria, The Midnight Muddler, at Happy & Glorious this month for a guided journey through the world of alcohol-free drinks, exploring carefully curated products across beer, wine, sparkling tea, kombucha and spirits. A joyous, informative tasting offering insight into how different alcohol-free drinks are made and what sets each category apart, look forward to sampling selection of tipples and learning about balance, mouthfeel and how alcohol-free alternatives achieve complexity and character.
© MEGA Events
7pm- 8pm From £ 35 happyglorious. co. uk
9 JAN 2026
THE BEST OF HANS ZIMMER & FILM FAVOURITES ILLUMINATED Canterbury Cathedral
Against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Canterbury Cathedral, don’ t miss cinema’ s most iconic music performed by the Illuminated Orchestra, enhanced by a dazzling light show. Featuring music from Inception, Interstellar, Gladiator, Jurassic Park, E. T., James Bond, Lord of the Rings, Lion King, Star Wars, Titanic and much more, this jam-packed music spectacular in collaboration with MEGA Events and performed by a live chamber orchestra is certain to captivate. The advised age of the concert is eight and above.
7.30pm- 9.10pm From £ 33 canterbury-cathedral. org
15
JAN 2026
WHAT’ S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Orchard West, Dartford
After a sensational 2025 run, What’ s Love Got To Do With It? is back and bigger than ever for the new year. An electrifying tribute show that celebrates the music and iconic career of the extraordinary Tina Turner, this unforgettable night of feel-good rock and soul will be brought to life on stage by a spectacular live band and is filled with all the classic hits you know and love such as Proud Mary, River Deep- Mountain High, Simply The Best, and Nutbush City Limits.
7.30pm From £ 24.50 trafalgartickets. com / orchard-theatre-dartford
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