Kent is home to dozens of festivals throughout the year, with big name line-ups, quirky themes, alternative exhibitions and foodie events for every taste imaginable. Take a look at what's on in 2023 and book your next festival now...
Kent is home to dozens of spectacular festivals throughout the year, with big name line ups and quirky themes sure to suit every taste imaginable. Whether you're into frantic field-based fun or beautiful beats on the beach, sampling nibbles or quaffing tipples, celebrating days gone by or embracing your inner geek, make a beeline for Kent in 2023 to get your festival fix - just a short train hop from London and oh so worth it!
Take a look at some of our suggested festivities below to get started. As the festivals calendar is always changing, we'll be bringing you fresh blog posts and updates on different festival themes throughout the year, so keep checking back for inspiration and booking information.
Getting Here
Planning on joining in on the festival fun this summer? Check out Southeastern's great summer train deals to make your journey here faster and cheaper! With Advance tickets available on selected routes and fee free booking up until 6pm the day before travelling, you can rest assured that you'll be travelling with ease. With the UK's only high speed rail line from London to Kent, getting here couldn't be easier. So sit back, relax, and let Southeastern take you to all the summer fun that awaits you. For more info see here.
Ashford & Tenterden Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable Dover, Deal & Sandwich Faversham, Isle of Sheppey and Sittingbourne Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh Gravesend & Dartford Maidstone Margate, Broadstairs & Ramsgate Rochester, Chatham & Gillingham Sevenoaks Tonbridge and Malling Tunbridge Wells