Margate: Restaurants, bars, things to do

Local guides

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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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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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

A large group of people celebrate Pride in a variety of colourful outfits.

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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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Incoming: Ed Gamble, Blondie, Rocky Horror

A bulging list of upcoming events in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and London to fill your diary

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Things to in Thanet and beyond this week (August 4-10)

What's on in Thanet this week (plus a couple of things in London for a change of scene)

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Things to do in Thanet and beyond

Incoming: Canterbury Festival, Cirque du Mar-Gay, Diaries of Note

Upcoming events in Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate, Canterbury and London, including music, dance, comedy, circus and more