ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
FROM
17
MAR 2026
GODINTON OPENS FOR THE SEASON Godinton House & Gardens, Ashford 17 Mar- 18 Oct
In perfect timing as spring begins to blossom through the estate’ s 12 acres of formal gardens, Godinton will open once again for the season from this March for an array of special events and delightful garden explorations. From seasonal fairs and floral festivals to open air theatre, this year for Godinton promises to be very exciting indeed. The gardens will be open from Tuesday to Sunday, with the house open for guided tours every Friday and Saturday. Keep up to date as tickets are due to be released soon.
FROM
2 APR 2026
COME FROM AWAY The Granville Theatre, Ramsgate 2- 4 Apr
Critically acclaimed musical Come From Away will land at Ramsgate’ s Granville Theatre this April. Winning four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, Come From Away tells the story of what happened to a small town called Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador during the events of September 11, 2001, when 38 planes had to unexpectedly land following the tragedy of 9 / 11 and the community rallied together to accommodate nearly 7,000 passengers. With many of the characters based upon real-life passengers, this acclaimed production is a true celebration of hope, humanity and unity.
12.30pm- 5.30pm £ 11( adult), £ 2.50( child), under 11s free godintonhouse. co. uk
7.30pm From £ 24.75 thegranvilletheatre. com
FROM
5 APR 2026
FORT AMHERST’ S EASTER FANTASY FESTIVAL 2026 Fort Amherst, Chatham 5 & 6 Apr
Fantasy Festival is back with a bang for Easter 2026! On Easter Sunday and Monday, the historic tunnels of Fort Amherst will be transformed into a child-friendly fantasy world of make believe and science fiction. With a spectacle of fairies and goblins, Star Wars characters, Pirates of the Caribbean, Doctor Who players, fantasy creatures and dragons set to head to the fascinating landmark, the event presents a thrilling lineup of activities such as children’ s adventures and storytelling alongside science fiction and fantasy worlds trade stands.
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Times TBC £ 12( adult), £ 9( child) fortamherst. com
FROM
30
JUN 2026
ANNIE Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury 30 Jun- 4 Jul
For one week only and starring Strictly Come Dancing’ s La Voix as Miss Hannigan, the smash-hit West End production of Annie, featuring a famed score including It’ s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street and Tomorrow, is heading to Canterbury. Set in 1930’ s New York, young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’ s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’ s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with billionaire Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’ s search for her true family …
22
AUG 2026
BASTILLE Dreamland, Margate 22 Aug
Tickets are on sale now for the multi-platinum selling indie pop band Bastille as they are confirmed to join Dreamland’ s star-studded summer 2026 lineup of outdoor shows on the iconic Scenic Stage. The incredibly talented four-piece fronted by vocalist Dan Smith, alongside Kyle Simmons on keys, bass and guitarist Will Farquarson and drummer Chris‘ Woody’ Wood, has over 13 million records sold, three UK number 1 albums, six UK Top 40 singles and more than two billion video views, remaining one of the world’ s most streamed acts.
2.30pm, 7.30pm £ 19- £ 74 marlowetheatre. com
From 5pm From £ 59.37 dreamland. co. uk
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