Music in Margate

Tom Grennan

Born in Bedford but based in London, singer-songwriter Tom Grennan first found fame as the guest vocalist on Chase & Status’s track “All Goes Wrong”.

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Garbage, Skunk Anansie

Rock legends Garbage are in town with Skunk Anansie.

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Bowling For Soup

Texan princes of pop-punkHailing from Wichita Falls, Texas, Bowling For Soup came together in the early ’90s.

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Hacienda Classical

Since its very first shows in February 2016, Hacienda Classical has played numerous concerts in the UK and internationally.Hacienda Classical will again include…

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The Streets

The Mike Skinner-fronted project known for blending genres that include garage, hip hop, indie and ska.Inspired by bands like Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, De La Soul,…

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Paul Weller

The Modfather and former Jam frontman performs material from his 40-plus year career.

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Kesha

It’s been an incredible two years since Kesha returned to the charts in 2017 with her critically acclaimed #1 album 'Rainbow’ which earned the singer/songwriter…

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David Gray

David Gray’s debut album, 'A Century Ends', was released in 1993, followed by 'Flesh' in 1994.

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The Human League

The Human League are a British New Wave band first formed in 1977 and, after a change in line up, achieved huge popularity in the 1980s.

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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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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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GirlyPop Live

Calling all pop music fans! Live Republic is thrilled to present GirlyPop Live, a spectacular celebration of all things pop!Get ready for an unforgettable day t…

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Flaming Lips

Melodically, their sound contains lush, multi-layered, psychedelic rock arrangements, but lyrically their compositions show elements of space rock, including un…

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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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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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The Lemonheads

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

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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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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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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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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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Country Club - Country Music Festival

Expect non-stop country music hits all night long, line dancing, cowboy & cowgirl hat giveaway, red solo cups, wild west décor.Expect to hear Luke Combs, Morgan…

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Chris Isaak

Moody and expressive singer whose retro style (informed by rockabilly and vintage pop) made him a '90s hitmaker.

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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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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…

Margate Lido, Margate

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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Katie Gregson-MacLeod

Katie Gregson-MacLeod is a rising Scottish singer-songwriter taking the music world by storm.

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Bat Sabbath (cancer Bats Playing Black Sabbath)

Support act(s): tbcPresented by Where Else?All ages (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

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Jack Rutter

Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter has established himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years.A hugely eng…

Rosslyn Court, Margate

The Selecter

2-Tone legends The Selecter land at The Drill Shed Margate on Sat 13 June for a full live show led by iconic frontwoman Pauline Black OBE.Expect era-defining cu…

Margate Lido, Margate

R&B Lovers

Get ready for a massive celebration of 90s & 00s R&B music! If you love your oldskool anthems you cannot miss this.

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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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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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The Men They Couldn't Hang

The Men They Couldn't Hang came together in 1984 to perform at the alternative music festival in Camden town alongside the legendary Pogues and the Boot Hill Fo…

Olby's Soul Cafe, Margate

Beardyman

Beardyman is an award winning musician, a digital superstar, one of the world's best beatboxers, a multi-instrumentalist, a groundbreaking live looping pioneer…

Margate Lido, Margate

Gilles Peterson

A true cornerstone of UK club culture, Gilles Peterson brings a rare 3-hour set to The Drill Shed Margate on Saturday 20 June.For over four decades, Gilles has…

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John Hegley Live at Rosslyn Court

Born in Newington Green, Islington, North London. Now in neighbouring borough of Hackney. Educated in Luton and Bristol schools and the University of Bradford -…

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Women of Folk, Live at Rosslyn Court

WOMEN OF FOLK: Linda Moylan, Lizzy Hardingham, Louise Hatch, Rebecca Mileham Gathering together four exceptional voices, Women Of Folk pays homage to the songs…

Rosslyn Court, Margate

Red Light X The Red Telephone

Andrew Nicholls & Damo two seasoned selectors weaving together driving rhythms eclectic cuts and unexpected twists' keeping it all moving...

Margate Arts Club, Margate

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…

Rosslyn Court, Margate

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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