Incoming: Ramsgate International Film Festival & TV Festival, A Night For Weird Folk, Daniel Foxx
Dates for you diary, including the return of Ramsgate's film festival, folk for the end of the world and more
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Things to do in Thanet this week (February 2-8)
Margate Restaurant Week puts great deals on the menu this week, with some big name stand up performing in Thanet too
Madonna calls Margate "my idea of heaven"
The latest cultural news from Thanet, including Madonna's seaside mini-break, the future of Dreamland Scenic Railway and more
Over 40 venues offering meal deals for Margate Restaurant Week
Margate Restaurant Week is back on February 2-6 with over 40 eateries serving set menus for £20.26
Incoming: Nussaibah Younis, Nan Goldin, Sandra Art4All
Upcoming events in Thanet and beyond, including book talks, art exhibitions, live music and more
Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (January 26-February 1)
Our pick of things to do in Thanet and beyond this week, including Brian Cox, Mr Scruff, Russell Kane, Winter Wellness festival and more
News Blast: Thanet's Isle of Culture bid ramps up and more
The latest creative and cultural news from Thanet, including the district's bid to be named the UK's Isle of Culture
Incoming: Adam Buxton, Felicity Ward, Broadstairs Charity Pancake Race
Sharpen your pancake flipping skills and get ready for lots more upcoming events in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and beyond
Things to do in Thanet this week (January 17-25)
Get out and about in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs this week with live music, an art trail, laughter yoga and more
News Blast: Ramsgate Winter Festival extended and more
The latest creative and cultural news from Thanet, including festivals, new openings and more
Review: Willy’s Restaurant ‘A well put together and handsome unit’
Willy’s plates up classic British dishes that are familiar and filling, yet sophisticated
Sixteen events we’re looking forward to in 2026
It may only be January but our diary is already bulging with things to do in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and beyond over the next twelve months
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How to spend your time in Margate
Your guide on the best things to do, places to stay and where to eat and be merry, when in Margate
Local guides
The best gay bars in Thanet
LGBTQ+ gay bars, clubs and venues in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs for club nights, pop-ups, drag, queer performance and music
News
The best of Strange Tourist in 2025
A look back at some of our favourite interviews from the last twelve months, with some of Thanet's most interesting and creative people
Local guides
New Year's Eve in Thanet: Parties, parades, family fun and more
There’s lots to do in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs as 2025 heads into 2026, from big parties to relaxed soirees and fun for kids
Things to do in Thanet and beyond
Incoming: Floating Frequencies, Imagine Festival, Pat Riarchy
A new year sound bath, a kids arts festival, a winter of experimental events and more. Dates for your diary in Thanet and beyond
Things to do in Thanet and beyond
Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (December 16-22)
It's a busy week in Thanet this week, with events celebrating Christmas, the winter solstice and just good old fun
News
News Blast: Music venue Where Else fighting for survival
A Margate music venue in trouble, hope for a Broadstairs theatre, creative building development and more news from creative Thanet
Christmas
Thanet Christmas guide: Pantomimes, markets, nights out and more
From shopping to nights out and family fun, get into the spirit of the season
Things to do in Thanet and beyond
Incoming: Fatboy Slim, 2025 quiz, Jurassic Park
Fatboy Slim in Margate, an end of year quiz, a wellness festival, a screening of Jurassic Park like no other and more
Things to do in Thanet and beyond
Things to do in Thanet and beyond this week (December 8-14)
The best events happening in Thanet this week, include light art, bottomless steak, retro gaming, office parties for freelancers and more
News
News Blast: Margate's newest pub opens its doors anymore
A new pub and dining room for Margate, a cookbook written by young refugees in Thanet, a New Year's Eve feast to have at home and more
Interviews
Screaming Alley’s new members bar “genuinely an invitation” to “shape” performance in Thanet
In the basement of an inclusive barber shop, Ramsgate cabaret company Screaming Alley’s new members bar looks set to become more than just a good night out