Thanet Christmas guide: Pantomimes, markets, nights out and more

From shopping to nights out and family fun, get into the spirit of the season

A bar at a Christmas event
Get ready for the festive season. Photo: Dreamland

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat, and so is our events calendar. More and more festive happenings are being announced daily all around Thanet.

Whether you're looking to get your Christmas shopping done, take the kids out for the day, or flex your Christmas party muscle, we've gone out and found all the best events and activities going on in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs.

Christmas markets and shopping

Get into the festive spirit and shop local for your Christmas gifts at these Christmas markets all around Thanet:

Christmas markets and shopping in Thanet
Get into the festive and cross all those names off your Christmas present list at these markets in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs

Family-friendly events

Looking to keep the kids occupied as their excitement reached fever pitch? Check out our list of family-friendly events:

Family-friendly Christmas 2025 events in Thanet
Kids and family events in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs this Christmas

Christmas parties and nights out

If you're looking for a grown up festive night out, we've got all the best parties in this list:

Christmas 2025 nights out in Thanet
The festive party season is here. Check out our guide to getting out in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs as we head towards Christmas

New Year's Eve

And don't forget to book your New Year's Eve tickets! We've also put together a list of parties going on in Thanet (including things for families, so you're not left out):

New Years Eve 2025 in Thanet: Parties, family fun and more
There’s lots to do in Thanet this New Year’s Eve, whether it’s something to keep the kids occupied or you want to get out on the town

We’ll keep updating our Christmas guides as the festive season progresses, so be sure to check back. And sign up to our newsletter to make sure you’re always up to date all the best events in and around Thanet all year round.

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