ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
FROM
3 APR 2026
BROADSTAIRS FOOD FESTIVAL Victoria Gardens, Broadstairs 3- 5 Apr
A free, family-friendly food extravaganza, Broadstairs Food Festival is set to return for its Easter celebrations. A fantastic way to taste the best of the season and discover a delicious selection of Kentish produce, the three-day spectacular will feature a wide array of farmfresh vegetables, artisan cheeses, handcrafted baked goods and small-batch preserves. The perfect opportunity to meet the passionate producers behind these tasty creations, the festival also presents an exciting calendar of Kent chef demonstrations and children’ s activities running throughout the event to keep the whole family entertained.
29
APR 2026
ALJAŽ & JANETTE: LET’ S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
The nation’ s favourite Strictly Come Dancing couple are returning to the Marlowe Theatre stage in their brand-new show. From charttopping pop anthems to the stage and screen’ s iconic scores, join Aljaž and Janette as they dance their way through musical history, including the work of musical greats such as Cole Porter, Hans Zimmer, Quincy Jones, George Gershwin and David Foster. VIP meet and greet tickets will be available and include a personal photo opportunity and a special VIP lanyard.
10am- 6pm( Fri & Sat), 10am- 5pm( Sun) Free entry broadstairsfoodfestival. org. uk
2.30pm & 7.30pm £ 29- £ 79 marlowetheatre. com
FROM
22
MAY 2026
PLAYGROUND FESTIVAL Various locations across Kent 22- 31 May
Don’ t miss Kent’ s very first early-years festival, which is due to be a vibrant celebration of the creativity of babies, young children and their families taking place across more than 20 venues across Kent including libraries, family hubs, cultural venues and outdoor locations. Championing growth and imagination, Playground Festival will host some of the most inspiring national and international work for early years, bringing together more than 150 events including creative activities, features performances, installations, workshops and sessions designed specifically for the early years from artists across the globe.
Various times Free playgroundkent. co. uk
ACROSS THE BORDER!
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FROM
29
MAY 2026
LOVEBOX PRESENTED BY DREAMLAND Dreamland, Margate 29- 30 May
One of London’ s most iconic music festivals, Lovebox is being reimagined, finding a new home at Margate’ s vibrant events venue, Dreamland. Bringing together both the acts who shaped the story of Lovebox as well as exciting new faces, Lovebox will take place across three of Dreamland’ s events spaces- including the outdoor Scenic Stage and indoor spaces, Hall By The Sea and the Roller Room- and will feature performances from stellar acts such as Rudimental, Armand Van Helden, Scissor Sisters and Soul II Soul. This event is strictly for ages 18 +.
FROM
17
JUN 2026
SUMMER EVENING MEADOW WALKS Wakehurst Visitor Centre, Sussex 17 & 24 Jun
Led by Wakehurst’ s head of landscape and horticulture Iain Parkinson, take the unique opportunity to discover the beauty of Wakehurst’ s meadows on a guided walk through some of its most adored landscapes including Bloomers Valley, Hanging Meadow and the Coronation Meadow. This idyllic two-mile route allows its ramblers to immerse themselves in vibrant wildflower displays while learning about the rich ecology, fascinating history and wildlife that thrive in these spaces. You’ ll also gain practical tips on how to create your own meadow at home.
From 1pm From £ 64.10 dreamland. co. uk
6.30pm- 8.30pm From £ 33 kew. org / wakehurst
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