ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY NOVEMBER 2026
1 NOV 2026
ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE FAIR Detling Showground, Maidstone
Set in the much-loved Detling Showground, explore Kent’ s largest antiques and vintage fair, with a wealth of treasured items to uncover. The event is perfect for seasoned collectors or any beginner collectors of vintage and antique items. Across two days, a number of food and drink vendors will be on-site serving teas, coffees and delicious homemade cakes.
1 NOV 2026
WRITING THE TIDES: SEASONAL WORKSHOPS BY THE SEA Turner Contemporary, Margate
The last of four workshops in this seasonal creative writing series explores the relationship with the sea across the year, responding both to the shifting rhythms of the coastline and the changing exhibitions at Turner Contemporary. Sessions include readings from a range of genres alongside visual artworks, using these as prompts for writing that moves between observation, memory and imagination.
10am- 3.30pm From £ 5pp lovefairs. com
2pm- 4pm £ 20pp turnercontemporary. org
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DEAR ZOO Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury 4- 6 Nov
The timeless children’ s classic book by Rod Campbell returns to the stage! See the famous characters write to the zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumping frog and of course a perfect puppy. The much-loved show will help children learn as the book leaps onto the stage for a magical experience that watches the story unfold with engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.
Starts from 10.30am £ 17pp thegulbenkian. co. uk
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KENT LIFE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR! Kent Life, Maidstone 6- 7 Nov
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BRITCAR INTO THE NIGHT RACE Brandshatch, Sevenoaks
Experience a spectacular show as the night sky lights up with vibrant bursts of colour set to music for an unforgettable atmosphere. Kent Life will be bringing back their popular firework display, promising fun for all ages; families can enjoy fairground rides and glow sticks alongside a variety of food and drink. Don’ t miss this dazzling event full of lights, music and memories!
4pm- 8.30pm( Fri), 3pm- 6.30pm( Sat) Adult £ 18, Child( 2-15) £ 15 kentlife. org. uk
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The ever-popular‘ Into the Night’ race returns to Brands Hatch this November under the cover of darkness. There will be two headline Britcar Endurance Championship races on the Indy circuit, each lasting 45 minutes. A variety of GT and touring cars will illuminate the track as darkness descends over the tarmac. The Tiedeman Trophy and Classic Touring Cars’ Winter Allcomers series will also feature across the weekend, adding single-seater and historic value to the event.
8am- 4pm £ 17pp brandshatch. co. uk www. insidekent. co. uk • 17