What’s On
Maidstone is alive with a massive range of events all year round. From drama to dance, music to comedy, and arts to festivals, use the search facility at the top of the page to find an event to suit you. Or if you want to plan ahead for when you visit, search using the Events Calendar.
A World Class Programme of Events
Our Festivals and Special Events attract visitors from round the world. World class events take place at incredible venues like Leeds Castle, and the Kent Event Centre. Maidstone is located in a great location with easy access to some major venues, such as Brands Hatch and The Hop Farm. Mote Park is the setting for an exciting programme of events each year. Leeds Castle holds a number of popular events including the Open Air Classical Concert, jousting, Christmas markets, classic car show and the award winning Festival of Flowers.
Theatre and Performance
Check out our Entertainment section for details of shows to see at the Hazlitt Theatre and other venues. Maidstone also has a lively live music scene, with bands and live music every weekend.
Find out First
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Highlights
POSTPONED: Bridge Works
Due to the national lockdown, Maidstone Museums will be closed from Thursday 5th November for the…
POSTPONED: Paper Trail
Due to the national lockdown, Maidstone Museums will be closed from Thursday 5th November for the…
Maze Challenge - Leeds Castle
Discover fun challenges to complete as you find your way to the middle of Leeds Castle's famous…
Witchcraft and Wizardry in Maidstone
Think you have what it takes to solve a mystery? Grab your wands and don your cloaks as you hit the…
Detling Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Market
Shop everything from vintage fashions, jewellery and textiles, to furniture, glassware, up cycled…
Elmer's Big Heart of Kent Parade
A spectacular free public art installation is coming to Maidstone in the summer of 2021! From 19th…
Battle of Britain Airshow
The Battle of Britain Air Show is planned to take place on 25th -27th June 2021 at Headcorn…
Leeds Castle Classical Concert
For over forty years people have been enjoying this spectacular outdoor event, bringing together…
Ramblin' Man Fair
A celebration of Classic Rock, Outlaw Country, Blues and Prog for music fans performed by music…
Headcorn Aerodrome Fire Show
Organised by the Fire Service Preservation Group the Headcorn Fire Show, Planes Fire & Rescue is a…
Combined Ops Military & Air Show
This unique event held at Headcorn Aerodrome has a variety of vintage and modern aircraft displays,…
The Southern Model Show
Headcorn Aerodrome, set in the heart of Kent Countryside, will again host the Southern Model Show.…

- 1POSTPONED: Bridge Works
- 2POSTPONED: Paper Trail
- 3Maze Challenge - Leeds Castle
- 4Witchcraft and Wizardry in Maidstone
- 5Detling Antiques, Vintage & Collectors Market
- 6Elmer's Big Heart of Kent Parade
- 7Battle of Britain Airshow
- 8Leeds Castle Classical Concert
- 9Ramblin' Man Fair
- 10Headcorn Aerodrome Fire Show
- 11Combined Ops Military & Air Show
- 12The Southern Model Show
