ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
FROM
27
AUG 2026
SMUGGLERS FESTIVAL Secret woodland location, near Deal 27- 30 Aug
Set within a hidden woodland near Deal, the Smugglers Festival is a must-visit event filled with joy and community spirit, all set to a nature-inspired theme with an intimate feel. With local and national artists performing yearly, the event takes a step away from mainstream festivals, moving towards an organic, magical experience that brings communities together to feel good and dance the night away.
FROM
12
SEP 2026
SCADBURY MOATED MANOR OPEN DAY Scadbury Moated Manor, Chislehurst | 12- 13 Sept
A special open day weekend, the Orpington and District Archaeological Society will be opening their excavation sites for public viewing at Scadbury Moated Manor. These areas are usually restricted and offer the chance to discover Tudor foundations and World War II defences that have been uncovered. There will be experts on hand to answer any burning questions and guided tours available.
Midday- 12pm Various prices smugglersfestival. com
2pm- 5pm Free entry kentarchaeology. org. uk
19
SEP 2026
FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP The Alexander Centre, Faversham
This workshop will offer the opportunity to have a relaxed introduction to working with glass. With a friendly and sociable atmosphere, Jane Padgham will lead the class where you will craft a number of bespoke pieces, which could be anything from coasters to light catchers, keyrings or bunting. You will work with clear glass as your base and fuse glass to create your designs. With a creative attitude and plenty of tea and coffee, have fun embracing your personal taste. Your creation will be available to collect 14 days after the workshop.
10am- 12pm £ 55pp thealex. org. uk
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FROM
19
SEP 2026
PAWS IN THE PARK Kent Showground, Detling 19- 20 Sept
This year’ s event, held at Kent Showground, is promised to be the best yet, jam-packed with have-a-go activities, arena displays and live entertainment. You can browse through the shopping village and explore pet retailers and delicious food stalls, join in with games and annual competitions, or simply just have a great day out with like-minded dog lovers. All dogs are allowed free entry to the event.
FROM
19
SEP 2026
CANTERBURY FESTIVAL Festival House, Canterbury 16- 31 Sept
Recognised as Kent’ s leading arts festival, this two-week extravaganza will be a celebration of the arts- there will be a number of mustsee events including classical concerts held in the historic Canterbury Cathedral, alongside theatre shows and circus performances. The events are suitable for all the family; with circular walks from Canterbury city out into the Kentish countryside, the festival offers something for everyone.
9.30am- 5pm Various prices pawsinthepark. net
10am- 5pm Various prices canterburyfestival. co. uk
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