What’s On

Although we endeavour to keep our event pages up to date, the situation is constantly changing. If you have tickets for events we would recommend that you contact the venue or organisers directly.

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 to see at the Hazlitt Theatre and other venues. Maidstone also has a lively live music scene, with bands and live music every weekend. Look out for who’s on at the Music Rooms at Pizza Express.

Find out First

If you would like us to let you know more about what's on in Maidstone, sign up for our monthly e-newsletter where we endeavour to let you know about the best things happening locally. Be sure to follow us on twitter @maidstoneinfo and like our Facebook page /VisitMaidstone to find out about competitions and tickets.

Inspiration

Detling Outdoor Antiques Market

Find recycled to salvage, up cycled to decorative, antiques to collectables at this outdoors antiques market.
1. 19 Jul 2020
Reels and Wheels

After many weeks of being stuck inside our homes, the Eventist Group are delighted to bring you a change of scenery, in a safe environment, to watch some of your all-time favourite films on a state of the art large screen!
1. 6 Aug 20209 Aug 2020
2020 Battle of Britain Airshow

Following an early review, we’re pleased to confirm that The Battle of Britain Airshow at Headcorn Aerodrome will be taking place on September 25th - 27th 2020.
1. 25 Sep 202027 Sep 2020
Revival in the Park

Revival Festival brings it's boutique heritage dance music festival from the 80's, 90's and Noughties to Maidstone's Mote Park on Saturday 26th September 2020 (subject to government restrictions)
1. 26 Sep 2020
2. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
Oktoberfest

Wilkommen to the UK's ultimate Oktoberfest tour! Oktoberfest returns to Maidstone’s Mote Park on Saturday 3rd October for another authentic Bavarian celebration!
1. 13 Oct 201714 Oct 2017
2. 12 Oct 201813 Oct 2018
3. 5 Oct 2019
4. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
5. 3 Oct 2020

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