Things to do in Rochester

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose.

Rochester Corn Exchange, Rochester

Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Featuring a cast of West End singers and a live band, join us for a ‘Landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!…

Rochester Corn Exchange, Rochester

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.

Rochester Corn Exchange, Rochester

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.Seating is assigned on a first come fir…

Rochester Corn Exchange, Rochester

The Dualers

A musical force of sheer ska and party spirit; The Dualers' rise to kings of good times and the live music circuit has been a remarkable feat.Over what has been…

Casino Rooms, Rochester

G4 Christmas

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour…

Rochester Cathedral, Rochester

Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show

Live/Wire bring the thunder of AC/DC to life with unmatched energy, passion, and power.

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.This is a tribute concert experience.

Rochester Corn Exchange, Rochester

Beatles Complete

Having now performed over 300 shows at the world famous Cavern Club, this Liverpool based 'beat combo' are the youngest ever Beatles band to gain a residency at…

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Youth Extravaganza - a Destiny of Dice and Dragons

Written and directed by the MLT youth's directorial team.MLT Youth's latest production introduces youngster Ernest as he gathers unusual characters on an advent…

Medway Little Theatre, Rochester

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Steve Jinski plays Man of Kent Ale House

Playing, acoustic guitar, piano and harmonica Steve will be delving into his back catalogue, road testing some new songs and of course throwing in a couple unex…

Man Of Kent Ale House, Rochester

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An Evening of Classic Ghost Stories at Eastgate House

A spine-tingling selection from the world's greatest writers, read for you in the magnificently mysterious setting of Rochester's Tudor mansion.

Eastgate House, Rochester

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SpaceHouse Halloween

We return to Kent on Friday 30th October for Halloween round 2. At a new warehouse venue located in Rochester.

Casino Rooms, Rochester

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Spirit - Written & Performed by Beckis Cooper

Spirit...Written & Performed by Beckis Cooper Premiering on Halloween in the room where Dickens died.Ellen 'Nelly' Ternan comes to Gad's Hill to try and communi…

Gad's Hill School, Rochester

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Charles Dickens'a Christmas Carol

Dickens' best loved festive tale, performed in the heart of the town that inspired him.

Eastgate House, Rochester

Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.

Rochester Corn Exchange, Rochester

Greg Chapman's Paranormal Frauds, Fakes, and Flim-Flam

The Paranormal is an enduringly fascinating topic, and it is certainly one that has fascinated magician, storyteller and comedy performer Greg Chapman - but he…

Eastgate House, Rochester

Casino Rooms Nightclub

Large Car Park directly opposite the venue and there are a total of 770 car parking spaces within 0.2 Miles of the venue.

Casino Rooms, Rochester

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Country by Candlelight

Calling all country music fans... we’ve got a show guaranteed to heal your Achy Breaky Heart!

Rochester Cathedral, Rochester

Quiz Night

Join our first ever Quiz Night on Friday 24 April 2026!

Gad's Hill School, Rochester

Whitney Houston by Candlelight

Calling all Whitney Houston fans! You have been Saving All Your Love for this Moment In Time!

Rochester Cathedral, Rochester

Jim Davidson Live - Last Man Standing... Just!

The hilarious Jim Davidson is back at the Casino Rooms on the Saturday 21st November 2026 in an intimate seated at tables format show.In the ever-evolving book…

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Oasish

Since forming in 2004, Oasish have taken the tribute world by storm. The attention to detail is incredible and many have hailed them as being better than the re…

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Advent Carol Service and Procession

All are welcome to join us at this special service as we mark the beginning of the season of Advent.All our Christmas services are un-ticketed and open to every…

Rochester Cathedral, Rochester

Fallen Angels by Noel Coward

Directed by Del de LormeBest friends Julia and Jane are left to entertain themselves when their husbands depart for a golfing weekend.

Medway Little Theatre, Rochester

Metropolitan Opera: Samson et Dalila

Saint-Saens / 3h54m Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him, returns…

Cineworld Rochester, Rochester

History Of House (Over 30's) - Xmas Party

We are holding a House & Classics daytime party, so that anyone over 30 years old can party like they used to, but can still be home chilling at 9pm!

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Candlelight Rochester: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at The Corn Exchange under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Rochester Corn Exchange, Rochester

Christingle Service

Join in with traditional carols as the nights grow darker. During the service every child receives the gift of a Christingle, a little lighted wax candle tied r…

Rochester Cathedral, Rochester

Christmas Carol Concert

Join us for one of the highlights of Advent - our always popular Christmas Carol Concert starring the renowned Cathedral Choir.Book your tickets now for this ex…

Rochester Cathedral, Rochester

Track Dogs

Track Dogs have been sweeping the UK summer festival scene leaving behind a dancing army of new fans in every port.Based in Madrid Track Dogs comprise of two Ir…

Medway Little Theatre, Rochester

The Piss: Last Orders - the Final Show

Young persons 14 years old and over can attend, but only under the supervision of a responsible adult.

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Day Disco (Over 30's) Xmas Special

We are holding a massive DAY DISCO, so that anyone over 30 years old can party like they used to, but can still be home by 9pm!

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Christmas in Charles Dickens'Rochester

Christmas in Charles Dickens RochesterStep into the city where Charles Dickens first fell in love with Christmas a place that helped shape his lifelong sense of…

Rochester Guildhall Museum, Rochester

Alternate Shadows Present Treasure Island-the Pantomime

Alternate Shadows proudly presents Treasure Island - The Panto by Helen Bradshaw. A family friendly pantomime. The Admiral Benbow Inn drastically needs an expen…

Medway Little Theatre, Rochester

Viennese New Year Concert

Friends of Rochester Cathedral EventThe Friends of Rochester Cathedral are delighted to invite you all to their annual Viennese New Year Concert.Thanks to the g…

Rochester Cathedral, Rochester

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Metropolitan Opera: La Fanciulla del West

The Metropolitan Opera LA FANCIULLA DEL WESTPuccinis exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by Richard Jones, marking the companys first n…

Cineworld Rochester, Rochester

Candlelight: Timeless Love Songs

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before in Kent.

Rochester Corn Exchange, Rochester

Greg Chapmans Paranormal Frauds, Fakes, and Flim-Flam

The Paranormal is an enduringly fascinating topic, and it is certainly one that has fascinated magician, storyteller and comedy performer Greg Chapman - but he…

Eastgate House, Rochester

Greg Chapmans Paramormal Frauds, Fakes, and Flim-Flam

The Paranormal is an enduringly fascinating topic, and it is certainly one that has fascinated magician, storyteller and comedy performer Greg Chapman - but he…

Eastgate House, Rochester

Rnb Day Party (Over 30's)

We are holding an RnB daytime party, so that anyone over 30 years old can party like they used to in a friendly environment and can still be home chilling at 9p…

Casino Rooms, Rochester

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Rochester Rocks Festival

Following a successful inaugural event in March 2026, Rochester Rocks returns on Saturday 20th March 2027.

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Metropolitan Opera: Silent Night

KEVIN PUTS | LIBRETTO BY MARK CAMPBELL Silent Night MET PREMIEREFollowing his smash-hit company debut with The Hours, composer Kevin Puts returns to the Met wit…

Cineworld Rochester, Rochester

Metropolitan Opera: Manon

Jules Massenet / 4h24m Superstar soprano Nadine Sierra takes on another alluring French heroine, the irresistible title character of Massenet’s passionate drama…

Cineworld Rochester, Rochester

The Rodeo Romeos

The UK's hottest Country Meets Hip-Hop male dance experience is riding into Rochester for an unforgettable afternoon of cowboy charm, audience interaction and h…

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Ukg Day Party (Over 30's)

We are holding a UK Garage daytime party, so that anyone over 30 years old can party like they used to in a friendly environment and can still be home chilling…

Casino Rooms, Rochester

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Medway Pride

Medway Pride 27 is an LGBTQIA+ Community Event where everyone is welcome to celebrate diversity and inclusion with the LGBTQIA+ community of Medway & Beyond.

Rochester Castle, Rochester