What’s On

Due to the current regional Covid-19 restrictions, a limited number of events will be taking place. We will endeavour to keep this page updated with new information surrounding events. However, if you have booked tickets, or have any questions about an event, then please contact the venue 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 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

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

Elmer's Big Heart of Kent Parade

A spectacular free public art installation is in Maidstone this summer! From 19th June to 21st August a herd of fabulously colourful and unique elephants will take you on a free walking trail around our beautiful County town of Maidstone. The trail will incorporate Maidstone's vibrant town centre, the stunning river and some hidden gems.
1. 19 Jun 202122 Aug 2021
Leeds Castle Classical Concert

For over forty years people have been enjoying this spectacular outdoor event, bringing together one of the country’s greatest orchestras, The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and one of its finest conductors, John Rigby.
1. 4 Sep 2021
2. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
Outdoor Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream

The course of true love never did run smooth...'
1. 13 Aug 2021
2. 14 Aug 2021
3. 15 Aug 2021
4. 29 Jul 2021
5. 25 Jul 2021
6. 1 Aug 2021
7. 5 Aug 2021
Rock The Mote 2021

Two day festival with the best pop and rocks acts
1. 7 Aug 20218 Aug 2021
Let's Rock Kent

This one day retro 80's festival comes to Mote Park for the first time featuring performances from Wet Wet Wet, Sister Sledge and more!
1. 4 Sep 2021
Hop n' Harvest Beer Festival

We are looking forward to the return of this fabulous, family friendly festival in 2020. Visitors can join in with the traditional hand-picking of hops, as well as meeting historical characters from Kent’s past. You can also sample up to 40 varieties of locally brewed ales and ciders while absorbing the fantastic live music programme. Take time to visit one of the last working coal-fired oast houses in the country, and witness the hop-making process from picking to drying. There will be plenty of live and local musical entertainment from established Kent acts alongside some bright upcoming stars too.
1. 13 Sep 202014 Sep 2020
2. 11 Sep 202112 Sep 2021
Events in Mote Park this summer

Throughout the year Mote Park provides a very popular venue for a host of events ranging from large outdoor music festivals to wildlife and habitat exploration.

Highlights