ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY COMING SOON
FROM
6 JUN 2026
AMERICAN SPEEDFEST Brands Hatch, West Kingsdown 6- 7 Jun
Returning for another action-packed weekend, American SpeedFest is all set for another roaring circuit celebration. Motor racing is once again headlined by the NASCAR Euro Series, the only officially sanctioned stock car series of its kind in Europe. Off-track, families can look forward to a dedicated music festival, car displays, stunt shows and themed food. New for 2026 are Transformers character meetand-greets, and the SpeedFest Cinema Corner, showing family favourites throughout the day.
FROM
13
JUN 2026
4 PAWS AT THE FORT Fort Amherst, Chatham 13- 14 Jun
Preparing for its third outing this summer, join the exciting celebrations for our beloved fourlegged friends at 4 Paws at the Fort. Held in the atmospheric setting of Fort Amherst, with plenty of historical sights to see during your visit such as the renowned tunnels, enjoy two fun-packed days of entertainment featuring exhibitions, stalls, friendly competitions and amazing activities for pups, dogs and their humans. Don’ t miss the Bubble Dog Disco, Puppy Ballparks and bustling doggy market.
From 8am( Sat), 9am( Sun) £ 27( adult), £ 19( teen), U13s free speedfest. co. uk
10am- 3pm £ 5( adult), £ 2.50( child) fortamherst. com
20
JUN 2026
THE ART OF ENGLISH WINE: A TASTING & LUNCH WITH ALASTAIR BENHAM The Nest, Gusbourne, Appledore
Kicking off Gusbourne’ s English Wine Week celebrations and part of the wine estate’ s 20- year anniversary event programme, join the Gusbourne team on a special tasting led by head of operations and senior member of the winemaking team, Alastair Benham. Discover the milestone vintages that have shaped the industry and pushed the boundaries of winemaking, including the prestigious cuvée Fifty One Degrees North 2016, on an informative yet relaxed tasting followed by a delicious three-course lunch, expertly paired with Gusbourne wines.
12.30pm £ 135pp gusbourne. com
27
JUN 2026
JAPANESE STAB BINDING WORKSHOP Creative Courses, Faversham
Led by Hope Fitzgerald, creative artist and bookbinder behind the wonderful Bindfulness Handmade Books, join this unique full-day workshop of Japanese stab binding. Including all tools and materials, Hope will guide you through using handprinted, one-of-a-kind Suminagashi marbled paper, various decorative papers, chiyogami paper, linen or hemp thread and adhesive to make your own uniquely designed books. This is a great technique for binding single sheets, ideal for artists and image makers.
10am- 4.30pm £ 105pp bindfulness. com
4 JUL 2026
JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
Musical maestro Jools Holland and his world-renowned Rhythm & Blues Orchestra are heading back out on tour. The heralded 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra features former Squeeze drummer Gilson Lavis, who has been drumming with Jools Holland for over 25 years, and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka. Audiences are in for a treat as Jools continues to dazzle and impress with his fantastic orchestra and their exuberant live performances.
7pm From £ 61.50 atgtickets. com / venues / leas-cliff-hall
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