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Incoming: A Dead Good Festival, Building Stories, Wild Life Drawing

Upcoming events in Thanet, East Kent and London, including a four day Halloween festival, creators discussing storytelling and more

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (September 15-21)

Music, comedy, talks, markets, exhibition and more. Lots to do in Thanet and further afield this week.

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News Blast: Battle to revive Ramsgate's High Street makes national news

The latest creative and cultural news from Thanet and East Kent, including high street revival and new cinemas

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Lou Sanders on everything but her show ahead of Ramsgate tour date

Lou Sanders speaks about her memoir, moving to Margate and begrudgingly about trampolines, but not about her stand-up show No Kissing in the Bingo Hall

Incoming: Pissing Women, Mushrooms, Garth Marenghi

Newly announced events in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and further afield, including book talks, markets, art, gigs and a mushroom festival

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (September 7-14)

Our pick of events happening in Thanet and further afield this week, including live music, poetry, open houses and more

News Blast: Fruit Trees, Margate Film Festival, ARK

The latest cultural and creative news from Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and beyond

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Ramsgate Festival of Sound’s impact resonates around the town

Ramsgate Festival of Sound invites visitors to explore the town through sound, celebrate local talent and discover new ways of engaging with what surrounds them

Incoming: Margate Bookie, Ramsgate Arts Club, Offvine

Upcoming things to do in Thanet and beyond, including a book festival, comedy, wine tasting and more

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

Festivals, theatre, East Kent's latest Pride event, plus a sleepy live show. This week's best things to do in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and beyond

News Blast: Broadstairs' Palace Cinema up for major award

The latest creative and cultural news from across Thanet and beyond, including cinema awards, fine art degrees and more.

Let’s get quizzical: Thanet’s best pub quizzes

Pub quiz season is here. Check out all the best nights in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs to test your general knowledge

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Incoming: The Love Booth, Broadstairs Pride, Frnt of House

An exhibition of photobooth pictures, Pride events, experimental sound and words, plus more upcoming events in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (August 25-31)

Things to do this bank holiday Monday and on into the rest of the week in Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate and further afield

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News

News Blast: Gadds' saves Ramsgate's Montefiore Arms

A new chapter for a much loved pub, plus more creative and cultural news from around Thanet

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Local guides

Best brunch spots around Thanet

Fancy a classic eggy breakfast, a full English or some kind of modern brunch dish concept? Here's the best brunch places in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Incoming: Bridget Riley, Max Richter, Mozart Estate

A major Bridget Riley exhibition in Margate and a sleepover to remember. These and more dates for your diary.

Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (August 18-24)

So much happening around Thanet, East Kent and London as we move to the August bank holiday weekend. Check out our picks.

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News

News Blast: Venue changes on Cliftonville's Marine Terrace

The latest creative and cultural news from Thanet and beyond, including Daisy's closure and Fusion's proper opening

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Interviews

Margate band Big Woes on the town’s “personal and human” music scene

“Softcore punk band” Big Woes on a new compilation A Margate Sampler, the “amazing” energy of its launch shows, and feeling part of a musical community

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Incoming: Comedy, cider, oysters and mushrooms

Comedy, food and drink festivals, mermaid life drawing and more - upcoming events in Thanet and East Kent.

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (August 11-17)

Things to do in Thanet and London this week, including music, photography and theatre

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News

News Blast: Totoro peaks out from behind the curtain

The latest creative and cultural news from the coast to the capital, including the first official Totoro puppet image, new openings in Margate, and more

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Local guides

Margate Pride guide 2025

Everything going on at this year’s Margate Pride - parties, family events, the march, and how to spend your Sunday recovery time

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