New Year's Eve in Thanet: Parties, parades, family fun and more

There’s lots to do in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs as 2025 heads into 2026, from big parties to relaxed soirees and fun for kids

Incoming: Floating Frequencies, Imagine Festival, Pat Riarchy

A new year sound bath, a kids arts festival, a winter of experimental events and more. Dates for your diary in Thanet and beyond

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (December 16-22)

It's a busy week in Thanet this week, with events celebrating Christmas, the winter solstice and just good old fun

News Blast: Music venue Where Else fighting for survival

A Margate music venue in trouble, hope for a Broadstairs theatre, creative building development and more news from creative Thanet

Thanet Christmas guide: Pantomimes, markets, nights out and more

From shopping to nights out and family fun, get into the spirit of the season

Incoming: Fatboy Slim, 2025 quiz, Jurassic Park

Fatboy Slim in Margate, an end of year quiz, a wellness festival, a screening of Jurassic Park like no other and more

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (December 8-14)

The best events happening in Thanet this week, include light art, bottomless steak, retro gaming, office parties for freelancers and more

News Blast: Margate's newest pub opens its doors anymore

A new pub and dining room for Margate, a cookbook written by young refugees in Thanet, a New Year's Eve feast to have at home and more

Screaming Alley’s new members bar “genuinely an invitation” to “shape” performance in Thanet

In the basement of an inclusive barber shop, Ramsgate cabaret company Screaming Alley’s new members bar looks set to become more than just a good night out 

Incoming: Lovebox, Marlowe Theatre, Penelope

The return of Lovebox, family Christmas movies, live music, theatre, comedy and more. Lots of dates for your diary in Thanet and beyond

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (December 1-7)

The best events happening in Thanet and beyond this week, including owl life drawing, a living advent calendar, new venue openings and more

News Blast: Thanet's bid for UK Town of Culture and more

MP Polly Billington's proposal that Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs jointly bid to beamed UK Town of Culture and more