ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
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MAY 2026
KANE BROWN: CROWD WORK KING Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury
Coming off the back of his sold out Don’ t Listen To Me UK tour, the fantastic Kane Brown brings you his brand-new show Crowd Work King. One hour of purely unscripted, unplanned comedy, all based around audience participation, every part of this performance is made up on the spot so audiences can witness the comedy unfold in real time. The performance will also include support from some of the country’ s funniest comedians. Limited VIP tickets include a pre-show meet and greet with Kane Brown.
6 JUN 2026
THE WINE GARDEN OF ENGLAND SUMMER CELEBRATION The Castle, Westenhanger
Back for its fifth year, this time in an exciting new venue, the Wine Garden of England Summer Celebration invites wine lovers from across the county to taste exceptional wines from nine exceptional Kent producers. Upon arrival, ticketholders will be given a free Riedel tasting glass, as well as a tote bag of goodies, a showguide, a Wine Garden of England handbook and tasting vouchers for a free tasting with each producer. The day will also feature live music, special interviews and food traders.
8pm From £ 17.50 thegulbenkian. co. uk
10.45am- 9.30pm From £ 45 winegardenofengland. co. uk
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JUN 2026
THE KENT WELLNESS FESTIVAL Kent Event Centre, Detling 13- 14 Jun
Celebrating all aspects of the wellness industry including fitness, nutrition, meditation, yoga, mindfulness, spirituality and self improvement, this uplifting festival allows for like-minded individuals to come together to enhance all aspects of their own wellbeing, self exploration and self empowerment. Aiming to inspire, educate and empower through workshops, talks, practical classes, readings and treatments, don’ t miss the rare opportunity to discover the best wellness professionals and businesses in the industry, with the likes of a buzzing wellness marketplace and soothing day spa on hand for your rejuvenation.
10am- 5pm From £ 20( adult), from £ 5( child) thekentwellnessfestival. com
4 JUL 2026
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON Orchard West, Dartford
Following sellout tours across the UK, Queen Of The Night- A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back this summer for another show-stopping celebration honouring the music, legacy and unmatched talent of the legendary Whitney Houston. Established as the UK’ s biggest Whitney Houston tribute, this breathtaking production honours Whitney’ s timeless songs such as‘ I Wanna Dance With Somebody’,‘ How Will I Know’ and‘ I Will Always Love You’ with sensational vocalists and a full live band alongside captivating choreography and dazzling performers.
7.30pm £ 24- £ 34.50 trafalgartickets. com
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1 AUG 2026
THE KOOKS Dreamland, Margate
Tickets are now on sale for British indie icons The Kooks as they head to Dreamland’ s fantastic Scenic Stage this summer, joining an already stellar lineup of confirmed acts set to take to the iconic outdoor performance space. A 20th-anniversary performance of the 2006 debut album that sold over two million copies, The Kooks have unexpectedly found themselves beloved by a new generation. While their original fans remain, they’ ve layered on a fervent Gen Z following, headlining festivals and selling out shows worldwide.
From 5pm From £ 61.30 dreamland. co. uk
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