> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Incoming: Unmissable events and the best things to do in Thanet
- URL: https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/incoming-unmissable-events-and-the-best-things-to-do-in-thanet/
- Published: 2025-03-25T08:00:01.000Z
- Updated: 2025-03-28T16:05:06.000Z
- Description: Restaurants, gigs, exhibitions and upcoming things to do in Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, and along the East Kent coast this March and April
- Author: Strange Tourist
- Tags: Things to do in Thanet and beyond, Things to do in Ramsgate, Things to do in Margate, Things to do in East Kent, Things to do in Broadstairs

**Add these dates to your diary so you don't miss out on these fab parties, family days out, gigs and exhibitions.** 

**Cliftonville gallery Quench** is celebrating its **4th birthday**, and wants you to come along. Head to **The Belle Vue Tavern** on **Northdown Road on Saturday, April 5 from 8pm** for cake, balloons, game, dancing and an unveiling of special edition works by Lindsey Mendick. 

The **Blue Pelican in Deal** is celebrating **Japan’s cherry blossom season, April 9-12**. Book to scoff items off the **new spring menu and quaff breezy cocktails**. There’s also a **sake tasting session on Thursday, April 10 at 6pm**, if that’s your thing. [**Full details**](https://www.thebluepelican.co.uk/home?ref=strangetourist.co.uk#events).

The cutely named **Tide & Seek Beach School in Broadstairs** has announced its **Easter Beach Club**. On **Wednesday April 9 from 1pm-3.30pm and April 16 9.30am-12pm at Stone Bay**, there will be sandy fun along with drawing sessions, storytelling, and exploring the shoreline. [**DM**](https://www.instagram.com/tideandseekbroadstairs/?hl=en&ref=strangetourist.co.uk) **to book or email** [**sophie@tideandseekbeachschool.co.uk**](mailto:sophie@tideandseekbeachschool.co.uk)**. Session £20**.

Fall even more in love with **Studio Ghibli**, with this **talk from Helen McCarthy**. On **Thursday, April 10, 7pm-9.30pm at the Canterbury Christ Church University’s Augustine House & Hall**, Helen will dig into Ghibli’s creative practice to explore the animation house’s inspirations and connection to Japanese cultural traditions. [**Tickets from £13.27**](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-art-history-of-studio-ghibli-with-helen-mccarthy-tickets-1247098267489?ref=strangetourist.co.uk).

**Ramsgate Music Hall** will host Canadian act **The Burning Hell** on **August 28 and** [**tickets are on sale now for £17.50**](https://www.ramsgatemusichall.com/tc-events/the-burning-hell-2025/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). If you like bands like the Mouldy Peaches and songs that are novels, these guys might be up your alley. 

Bleak by name, but not by nature, the **Bleak House Gardens** open up **June 14-15**, as part of the **Broadstairs Dickens Festival (June 13-15)**. With **Ramsgate Croquet Club, Northdown Brewery**, treats from **RoRo’s Ice Cream** and a ride on miniature railway among the various activities, you’ll probably have a better time at the clifftop bolthole than Dickens did. Stuff on 10am-5pm. 

With spring officially here, now’s the time to step outside. **Thanet Coast Project** has a number of activities that will get you and the family trawling along the coastline. You could **hunt for shark eggs** (Walpole Bay April 8 2pm, Botany Bay April 9 2pm, Ramsgate Main Sands April 10 2pm), **investigate seaweed** in all it’s slimy, important glory (Walpole Bay March 27 4pm) or discover the **stories of Kingsgate’s white cliffs** (April 22, 11am). These guided walks are **family friendly** and come with a suggested donation ranging **between £2-£5**. For more info go to [**thanetcoast.org.uk**](http://thanetcoast.org.uk/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). 

![Blue Pelican in Deal will celebrate Japan's cherry blossom season in April. Photo: Blue Pelican](https://storage.ghost.io/c/06/39/0639efc0-b873-4e30-ac06-2893b029d0e0/content/images/2025/03/Blue-Pelican-2024-015-1-1.jpg)

Blue Pelican in Deal will celebrate Japan's cherry blossom season in April. Photo: Blue Pelican

**Kelly Lee Owens is set to DJ at Faith In Strangers in Cliftonville on Saturday, May 17**. Expect a transcendental experience on the dancefloor, as she creates pure escapism. Very excited about this one. [**Tickets £18.40**](https://ra.co/events/2125368?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). 

Artist **Job Muscroft** will be unveiling his new exhibition The **Joy Of Cats** in May. Purr-use a range of feline-focussed artwork at the **Old Town’s Pharmacy Gallery on May 24-27.** 

**Margate Fringe Festival** has begun announcing shows for this year’s multi-venue event in **May**. Performers already announced include **Nick Helm, Rosie Holt, Daniel Foxx, Ria Lina, and Christopher Hall.** [**Book tickets**](https://linktr.ee/margatefringefestival?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). 

Multi award-winning and very funny stand up **comedian Alasdair Beckett-King** will be previewing his new **Edinburgh show King of Crumbs at The Lighthouse in Deal on Wednesday, April 18**. Support comes from **Ravi Holy**.[**Tickets £14**](https://thelighthousedeal.co.uk/tc-events/alasdair-beckett-king-ravi-holy-edinburgh-fringe-preview-comedy-special/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJJRdpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcG5XYFmbHFFj1S%5FbqvWKJQLRlMQBstSoFnU41eY9SzwvTnK%5FbAzOmNU5A%5Faem%5Fcc6dz7artBoDIIIHobo2pw&ref=strangetourist.co.uk)**.** 

More stand up - **Fern Brady** is coming back to **Margate** for another **Chump’s** show on **Sunday, April 6 at Olby’s**. Set to perform her new show **I Gave You Milk To Drink**, she’ll be down to get warmed up for her US tour, which starts later the same month. [**Tickets £18**](https://dice.fm/partner/chumps-comedy/event/v3mqvg-fern-brady-tour-warm-up-6th-apr-olbys-creative-hub-margate-tickets?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). 

The **first batch of acts** set to play this year’s **Smugglers Festival** has been announced. They include **This Is The Kit, Vieux Farka Touré, The Heliocentrics, Honeyglaze, Colossal Squid, and Blind Yeo.** It will run from **August 28-31** this year. [**Day and weekend tickets are available now**](https://smugglersfestival.com/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk)**.** 

**Horrible Histories** is coming to **Leeds Castle near Maidstone** for the **Easter holidays, from April 4-21.** Blending history and humour, children will become knights, making their own armour and shields before heading off on a quest through the castle grounds. [**Full details**](https://leeds-castle.com/events/easter-at-leeds-castle/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). 

Missed the **Young Knives** at Ramsgate Music Hall earlier this year? They’re coming back to Thanet for a show at **Justine’s in Margate on Wednesday, November 26.** They’ll be cracking out the hits and their also very good new material. [**Tickets £21.47**](https://dice.fm/partner/dice/event/mxklmr-young-knives-26th-nov-justines-margate-tickets?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). 

*Want more?* [*Subscribe to our newsletter*](https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/#/portal) *for a hit of arts, culture and fun things to do around Thanet and beyond in your inbox every Saturday morning.*