ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY OCTOBER 2026
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MAIDSTONE LITFEST Maidstone, Kent 1- 11 Oct
3 OCT 2026
KENT BIODIVERSITY & REGENERATIVE FOOD FESTIVAL The Vine Gardens, Sevenoaks
Returning for another year, literature lovers can explore the week-long celebration of Maidstone Literary Festival. Across the week, best-selling authors, local writers, readers and new voices are brought together to celebrate new releases and debate the merits of classic literature. The festival also offers sessions for those seeking guidance, with storytelling, getting published and how to market the release of your book.
Various times Free entry maidstonelitfest. org
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A day of regeneration and celebration, The Vine Garden’ s inaugural food festival will bring together local growers, producers and organisations that contribute to a regenerative local food system and a wilder, more nature-filled region. Explore a selection of bakers, makers, street-food vendors, crafters, community groups and demos across the day.
10.30am- 4pm Free entry sevenoakstown. gov. uk
3 OCT 2026
HEDDLE BANDWEAVING BEGINNER WORKSHOP Sandwich Medieval Centre, Sandwich
A unique event run by Sue the Silkewoman, where the historic art of ribbon weaving will be put to practice. During the workshop, use ancient weaving techniques using natural fibres, such as wool and cotton perle on a traditional heedle, and learn how the threads behave when creating narrow textiles, such as straps and belts, a calming yet skilled technique which can be mastered through practice and patience.
10am- 4pm £ 54.88pp sandwichmedieval. org
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RUN KENT TONBRIDGE HALF MARATHON The Judd School, Tonbridge
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AGATHA CHRISTIE’ S THE HOLLOW Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury 9- 17 Oct
Join the much-anticipated return of the Tonbridge Half Marathon, which starts at The Judd School and takes you through the Kentish countryside, alongside a new addition of a 5k and 10k partnering with the Tonbridge Rotary Club and the Tonbridge Lions. The event is made even more popular by the live performances by local bands, aid stations and cheering spectators.
Starts 9am From £ 30pp runkent. com
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Don’ t miss this darkly seductive new staging of one of Agatha Christie’ s most compelling mysteries in Canterbury this autumn. Where renowned detective Hercule Poirot expected a quiet weekend break in the country, but instead, he was faced with one of his most unsettling cases of his career. A body is discovered. A smoking revolver in an unsteady hand. The scene appears almost staged; a shockingly straightforward crime … it is anything but.
7.30pm, Thurs & Sat // 2.30pm matinee From £ 19pp marlowetheatre. com www. insidekent. co. uk • 21