DAYS OUT : FESTIVAL FUN
KENT ’ S 2025 FESTIVAL CALENDAR
A Year of Music , Food , Culture & Celebration
CAMRA Real Ale and Cider Festival , Tenterden // 6 & 7 June Taking place at the Kent and East Sussex Railway in Tenterden , this festival offers a delightful experience for ale and cider enthusiasts , featuring a wide selection of local brews . kesr . org . uk / camra
Kent Wellness Festival , Detling // 7 & 8 June The ultimate collaboration of wellness , self-discovery and empowerment , this two-day event is a celebration of all aspects of the wellness industry : fitness , nutrition , meditation , yoga , mindfulness , spirituality and selfimprovement . thekentwellnessfestival . com
Canterbury Pride , Canterbury // 7 June Canterbury Pride brings a vibrant celebration of the LGBTQ + community to the historic streets of Canterbury . Expect a colorful parade , live performances and a welcoming atmosphere for all at Kent ’ s largest Pride . pridecanterbury . com
Festability , Quex Park , Thanet // 14 June An inclusive music festival designed for people with disabilities , their families and friends , featuring live music , entertainment and support services festability . co . uk
Battle of Britain Airshow , Headcorn // 28 & 29 June Commemorating its 10th anniversary , the Battle of Britain Airshow returns to Headcorn Aerodrome with choreographed displays of Battle-of-Britain era aircraft , family-friendly attractions and historical reenactments , all set in the skies where the original battle unfolded over 80 years ago . bobairshow . co . uk
ASHFOOD !, Ashford // 28 June ASHFOOD ! returns to Ashford ’ s Elwick Place for a third year celebrating the thriving Kentish food and drink scene . Enjoy fabulous live music , performances , free kids crafts and lots of delectable eats as part of the Ashford Food & Drink Festival . elwickplace . com / ashfood
Kent County Show , Maidstone // 4 - 6 July Offering joyful celebrations of farming , agriculture and countryside life since 1923 , this event proudly showcases the very best agriculture , crafts and local produce The Garden of England has to offer . kcas . org . uk / kent-county-show
Sausage & Cider Festival , Quex Park , Thanet & Tunbridge Wells // 5 & 19 July The only touring event dedicated to sausage and cider , discover an unforgettable festival experience full of enticing global eats and fun activities . Battle it out against friends in the eating contests , or dance the night away to the lineup of DJs and live musicians . sausageandciderfest . co . uk
Folkestone Triennial , Folkestone // 19 July - 19 October The sixth outing for this significant and hugely popular contemporary art exhibition . Directed by Sorcha Carey , the triennial will explore themes related to Folkestone ’ s geology and geography , offering art installations throughout the town . creativefolkestone . org . uk / folkestone-triennial
Broadstairs Folk Week , Broadstairs // 8 - 15 August 2025 marks the 60th anniversary of this popular festival which celebrates traditional folk music and dance , drawing artists and folk fans from all across the country . broadstairsfolkweek . org . uk
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