Things to do in Margate

Alex James' Britpop Classical

Britpop classics brought to life by Blur’s Alex James, symphony orchestra and special guests Phil Daniels, Saffron Sprackling, Gary Stringer.Alex James’ Britpop…

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Shy FX Sound System

Shy FX (London-born DJ and producer Andre Williams) is a veteran jungle/drum'n'bass DJ and producer who has scored several U.K.

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OMD

Andy McCluskey is pushed to pick his highlights from the 40 years of Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD): there have been so many.

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Shy FX Sound System

Shy FX (London-born DJ and producer Andre Williams) is a veteran jungle/drum'n'bass DJ and producer who has scored several U.K.

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Belle and Sebastian, Saint Etienne

Belle and Sebastian, Saint Etienne at Dreamland, Margate

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The Kooks

Brighton indie rockers with a pop sensibility.The Kooks came bopping out of Brighton at an almost serendipitous moment, catching the mid ’00s guitar band wave a…

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Nile Rodgers & Chic

Disco pioneer with Chic and songwriter/producer behind pop hits that span decades, from Sister Sledge to Daft Punk.

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Bastille

Founded as a solo project by singer-songwriter Dan Smith, Bastille took root in London in 2010.

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Margate Rock Festival

Margate Rock Festival arrives in Margate on Saturday 26th October 2024! Bringing an all-day, indoor rock festival to Dreamland.

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Royal Blood

Brighton duo Royal Blood channel the blues-rock dynamism of the likes of the White Stripes, the Black Keys, and Two Gallants, yet they amp up the ferocity and v…

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Fatboy Slim

The man, the legend. Norman Quentin Cook, best known as Fatboy Slim, is easily one of the most successful dance artists of all time.

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Babyshambles

Babyshambles are a punk influenced indie band from London created and fronted by Pete Doherty, who rose to fame in The Libertines.The band was formed towards th…

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Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?

The award-winning stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK heads out on tour with a brand new show.You’re born alone, you die alone. That’s true enough.

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The Lemonheads

The Lemonheads were formed in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts, by Evan Dando, Ben Deily, and Jesse Peretz.

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Reef

Reef are an English band from Glastonbury, England. The band members include Gary Stringer on vocals, Kenwyn House on guitar, Jack Bessant on bass and Dominic G…

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Jimeoin: Pandemonium

A not-to-be-missed, hilarious evening with one of live comedy's universally acclaimed true masters – we are absolutely delighted to welcome the stand-up legend…

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Black Stone Cherry

The Kentucky-bred hard rockers in Black Stone Cherry have had their music blared from speakers large and small, toured relentlessly with the likes of Nickelback…

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Olga Koch: Fat Tom Cruise

Olga Koch has one good story. Only it’s not really her story. Do you wanna hear it?

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Soil

Ryan McCombs (lead vocals) Tim King (bass) Adam Zadel (guitar) TJ Taylor (Drums) Formed in 1997, Chicago Heavy Rock band SOiL quickly took the scene by storm.

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Thomas Green: Brainstorm

After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating through the impulsive, random and stup…

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Embrace

Embrace celebrate the 20th anniversary of their massive-selling, No.1 album, Out Of Nothing, playing their biggest selling record in full, along with their othe…

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The Rifles

There can’t be many other bands in the UK with as fervent a fanbase as The Rifles.

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Paddy Young: Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?

The award-winning stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK heads out on tour with a brand new show.You’re born alone, you die alone. That’s true enough.

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Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s

He’s back… and turning the volume up even louder. After tearing the roof off with his Back to the 80s show last year, 80s icon, heart-throb and Spandau Ballet l…

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Pigeon + Support

Born out of an impromptu post-pub jam session in Margate, the 5-piece group Pigeon swoops onto the scene with their blistering debut EP Yagana.As the tracks cro…

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Sophie McCartney

After a phenomenal debut tour, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is back!A new decade beckons and she Does Not Believe It!

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Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

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Li Jin Hao: Falling from a Moon

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Li Jin Hao is bringing his latest show “Falling From A Moon” on his first ever UK tour."I wanna go back in time.

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Christopher Hall: Pizazz

Showman, Jester, Attention Chaser, come with Chris on the ultimate hometown holiday night out.

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The Wonder Stuff & Inspiral Carpets

A co-headline showcase of two iconic indie bands, blending The Wonder Stuff’s anthemic charm with Inspiral Carpets’ Madchester groove.

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The Comedy Store

With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and…

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The Princess Proms

We invite you to an enchanting concert, singing the most magical music in all of the land.Prepare for a show stopping performance as we pay tribute to the iconi…

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Larry Dean: Hellbent

Recently married, emotionally feral.The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up.As seen on SNL, Live at the Apollo, QI and…

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Harriet Kemsley: Floozy

Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up co…

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Guns 2 Roses

Guns 2 Roses Est. 2002 - The world's most successful Guns N Roses tribute band!The Only GNR tribute to have performed with 4 different members of Guns N Roses.

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The Smyths

Join The Smyths as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of two iconic Smiths albums, The Smiths and Hatful of Hollow, that feature such classic tracks as “This C…

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The Smyths

Join The Smyths as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of two iconic Smiths albums, The Smiths and Hatful of Hollow, that feature such classic tracks as “This C…

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Fell Out Boy + The Black Charade

Get set for the ultimate emo and pop punk night with The Black Charade (My Chemical Romance tribute) and Fell Out Boy (Fall Out Boy tribute), playing all the hi…

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Definitely Oasis

Definitely Oasis are regarded by many promoters and Oasis fans alike as the best one there is.With Oasis currently not together, Definitely Oasis do an amazing…

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Nick Lawrence Live at Rosslyn Court

Nick Lawrence 23 July 2026"A Very Original, Great Singer/Songwriter!" - Kent Folk on BBC Radio Kent From foot-stomping folk to heartfelt ballads to historical c…

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Big Truck

A jazzer, metalhead, R&B man and a punk walk into a bar ... and start a band. BigTruck is the result, they make life affirming abstract guitar pop.The band are…

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Shy Fx

A proper one for the summer.Shy FX lands at The Drill Shed, Margate on Saturday 25 July, following his sold out Margate session last year.

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Guided Tour of Margate with the Mayor

The Mayor of Margate invites you on a Guided Tour of Margate to celebrate Margate Charter Day (29 July). Join the Mayor on this guided walk around Margate as we…

Margate Station, Margate

Say She She

The female-led discodelic soul band Say She She - named as a silent nod to Chic’s Nile Rodgers, will transport you with their dreamy harmonies, catchy hooks and…

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Nigel Hobbins and the Dreamlanders

A lifetime living in East Kent, has had an enduring influence on my music and songwriting.

Rosslyn Court, Margate

Allday Indie Indoor Festival - Margate

We're going all in on the golden era of indie - when iPods were loaded, jeans were skinny, and festivals were lawless.

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Thomas Green

Thomas Green at Dreamland, Margate

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Shaun Escoffery

British soul sensation Shaun Escoffery will perform tracks from the new album including current single ´´When The Love Is Gone”, which has recently been made Ra…

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