DAYS OUT : ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
Black Deer Festival , Tunbridge Wells // 16 , 17 , 18 , June 2023 A unique festival that brings real Americana and country music to the UK . Featuring legendary Americana artists such as Bonnie Raitt , Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats , The Teskey Brothers and Lucinda Williams . www . blackdeerfestival . com
JAM on the Marsh Festival , Romney Marsh // 4-16 July 2023 A festival of music , outdoor theatre , poetry and exhibitions . Changeling Theatre returns , opening the festival with Love ’ s Labour ’ s Lost alongside acts such as The Joe Stilgoe Trio .
www . jamconcert . org
Leeds Castle Concert , Maidstone // 8 July 2023 This iconic Kent event is a highlight of the summer season , set in the most spectacular location and natural amphitheatre in front of the beautiful Leeds Castle . The exhilarating programme features The London Symphony Orchestra , an iconic spitfire display and superb firework finale .
www . leedscastleconcert . co . uk
Broadstairs Folk Week // 11-18 August 2023 A celebration of traditional folk music and dance , situated right on the Kent coast drawing artists and folk fans from all across the country . Spend the day dancing while overlooking the beach .
www . broadstairsfolkweek . org . uk
A New Day festival , nr Faversham // 18-20 August 2023 Three-day festival held in the beautiful setting of Mount Ephraim Gardens featuring the very best in prog-rock , classic rock , blue and roots music .
www . anewdayfestival . com
Canterbury Festival // 21 October - 4 November 2023 A two week extravaganza of music , performance , talks , family events , science and more at the heart of the historic city of Canterbury . Expect unique live experiences that are sure to delight and inspire any age group . www . canterburyfestival . co . uk
Leas Cliff Hall , Folkestone Premier entertainment venue with unrivalled views from an elevated clifftop promenade position offering the best in entertainment from live music to headlining comedians and shows for all the family . www . leascliffhall . co . uk
The Spitfire Ground , Canterbury SItuated at Kent ’ s County Cricket club just outside the historic city of Canterbury . Offering a range of events , performances and live music including Stars of The West End .
www . kentcricket . co . uk / events
Quarterhouse , Folkestone Award-winning contemporary performing arts venue at the heart of Folkestone ’ s thriving Creative Quarter , playing host to an exciting array of artists from world class theatre , comedy , music , dance and performance . Also a venue that is dedicated to film , family friendly shows and diverse workshops , and a huge supporter of young talent both local and regional . www . creativefolkestone . org . uk / folkestonequarterhouse
Kents Event Centre , Detling Showground , Maidstone Home to the annual Kent County Show , the building is the largest exhibition / events space in Kent that plays host to a range of public shows including the tattoo extravaganza , festivals and antique fairs .
www . kenteventcentre . co . uk / whats-on
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