ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY COMING SOON
FROM
3 APR 2026
EASTER AT RARE BREEDS CENTRE Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch 3- 19 Apr
Gather the family and hop on over to the farm this Easter for a fun-filled programme of themed activities. As well as its spectacular Easter show and guided egg hunt, families can look forward to events such as pig racing and meeting the friendly farm animals, as well as letting the little ones run wild in the adventure play parks and Tractor Village. Be sure to keep up to date as the jam-packed programme of events is announced soon.
10am- 5pm From £ 11( adult), from £ 6( child), under 3s free canterburyoasttrust. org. uk
FROM
11
APR 2026
HANAMI BLOSSOM DAYS Brogdale Collections, Faversham 11- 12 Apr
A vivid celebration marking the start of spring and honouring the traditional Japanese custom of enjoying the fleeting beauty of blossoms with picnics, food and drinks under the blooming trees. Join Brogdale Collection’ s Hanami Blossom Days to discover rich Japanese art and culture amidst the breathtaking pink and white blossoming orchards, where the National Fruit Collection guides will be leading tours and visitors are invited to picnic amongst the picturesque surroundings. The last guided tour of the day will take place at 3pm.
10am- 4pm £ 15( adult), under 16s free brogdalecollections. org
15
APR 2026
FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP Penshurst Place and Gardens, Penshurst
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Led by talented tutor Jane Padgham in Penshurst’ s beautiful Garden Room, take the opportunity to learn the art of fused glass in this welcoming workshop. Using nature, colour and the serene Penshurst surroundings as your inspiration, you will have the opportunity to create two coasters / light catchers, a large hanger and two small hangers / keyrings( the smaller hangers can be replaced with a three-piece bunting). Tickets include refreshments, an exclusive 15 % discount voucher to use in the gift shop and access to the house and grounds.
2pm- 4pm £ 80 per person penshurstplace. com
FROM
18
APR 2026
ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR Kent Event Centre, Detling 18- 19 Apr
Kent’ s largest antiques and vintage fair is back for another two-day treasure hunting spectacular later on this spring. With up to 400 indoor and outdoor stalls each brimming with goods, from silverware and art to statement furniture, jewellery and vintage clothes, Detling’ s Antiques & Vintage Fair has it all- including hundreds of friendly dealers on hand to help share their many years of knowledge with you. Visitors can make the most of free parking and the array of food and drink also available across the two days.
8.30am- 4.30pm( Sat), 10am- 3.30pm( Sun) From £ 5, under 16s free lovefairs. com
9 MAY 2026
BREAKIN’ CONVENTION Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
The groundbreaking festival of hip hop dance theatre, Breakin’ Convention, based at Sadler’ s Wells Theatre in London, is heading back to the Marlowe Theatre later this year. Prepare to be blown away by high-energy, world-class performances including the Olivier awardwinning TRAPLORD, who explore masculinity, mental health and challenge racial stereotypes of Black men; Femme Fatale, a mesmerising female trio; the trailblazing ILL-Abilities, an all-star crew of differently abled b-boys, plus more incredible local talent.
7pm £ 25 marlowetheatre. com www. insidekent. co. uk • 23