> ## 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: Margate Restaurant Week, Nathan Fake, Mordor on the Dancefloor - URL: https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/things-to-do-margate-restaurant-week-ramsgate-broadstairs/ - Published: 2026-10-13T07:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-13T06:59:59.000Z - Description: The latest and best upcoming things to do in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, including Margate Restaurant Week, Ramsgate Autumn Festival, Halloween events and more - 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 Broadstairs, Restaurants, Food, Clubbing, Music, Workshops, Thanet, Talks, Art, Comedy, Fireworks, Kids & Family, Broadstairs, Festivals, Halloween, Margate, Outdoor activities, Ramsgate, What's happening? **Margate Restaurant Week is back**. And sooner than expected. For a surprise second time in 2026, restaurants around town will be offering **three course set menus for £20.26 on November 2-6**. A great opportunity to check out those places you’ve been meaning to gop (or grab a bargain at an old favourite). [**See participating venues as they’re announced**](https://www.instagram.com/margaterestaurantweek/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **Nathan Fake and Gold Panda** will be heading to **Faith in Strangers in Cliftonville for three DJ sets on Saturday, October 31**. They'll go up solo first, then will close the night with a B2B set that's sure to tear the roof off. [**Tickets £17.60**](https://faithinstrangers.co.uk/events/nathan-fake-2026-10-31?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). [Halloween parties in Margate, Ramsgate and BroadstairsHalloween 2026 parties and things to do in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, including film screenings, scare mazes and club nights![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/06/39/0639efc0-b873-4e30-ac06-2893b029d0e0/content/images/icon/Strange_Tourist_Vector_DOT_SMALL-1b9d0697-ffc9-4e5c-a041-d88210b4b2e8.png)Strange Tourist | Thanet culture guideStrange Tourist![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/06/39/0639efc0-b873-4e30-ac06-2893b029d0e0/content/images/thumbnail/kenny-eliason-A59lWOrZVnw-unsplash-28c20a8f-ce3f-4303-8e91-4d3428012ccb.jpg)](https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/halloween-parties-club-nights-films-and-more/) Winner of the best pun competition is **Lord of the Rings themed party Mordor on the Dancefloor**. Taking place at **Where Else in Margate on Saturday, October 31**, the venue will be dressed to look like Mordor and there will be a headline set from Mount Doom - a LOTR theme metal band consisting of members of Goat Girl, piglet and leather.head. [**Tickets £13.91**](https://dice.fm/partner/tickets/event/bbqwqx-mordor-on-the-dancefloor-ii-31st-oct-where-else-margate-tickets?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **The next Wildlife Drawing animal life drawing workshop will be a witchy special edition**. Taking place at **Fort Road Hotel in Margate on Thursday, October 29**, wolves will model for you, while you learn about their connection to witchcraft and have some of the big wolf myths busted. 10% of profits will be donated to Wolf Watch UK. [**Tickets £38**](https://wildlifedrawing.eventcube.io/events/97504/wild-life-drawing-wolves-and-witchcraft/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). [Wild Life Drawing class features owls, wolves and more as modelsMore lively than your standard life drawing class, Wild Life Drawing works with models who won’t pose or be still, and are an opportunity to be inspired by the natural world, as founder Jennie Webber explains![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/06/39/0639efc0-b873-4e30-ac06-2893b029d0e0/content/images/icon/Strange_Tourist_Vector_DOT_SMALL-e758d39f-e398-4435-aa55-c23610ab43b4.png)Strange Tourist | Thanet culture guideZita Whalley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/06/39/0639efc0-b873-4e30-ac06-2893b029d0e0/content/images/thumbnail/MIKE0189_smal-1-facf1dad-5932-4f33-95d7-41115a58e5eb.jpg)](https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/what-a-hoot-ramsgate-illustrator-features-owls-and-wolves-in-life-drawing-class/) **Seaside CEO** welcomes **Passenger Clothing founder Richard Sutcliffe** to its next event. Taking place at **Royal Temple Yacht Club on Thursday, October 29**, attendees will hear how he built the brand into a £100 million a year business. [**Tickets £5**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-richard-sutcliffe-founder-of-passenger-tickets-1989860417073?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **Willy’s in Margate launches its new Four Hands guest chef series next month**. For the first edition on **Wednesday, November 11,** head chef Lewis Johnson invites **José Pizarro** to cook alongside him. Often referred to as the godfather of Spanish cuisine, José has seven restaurants in London, Surrey, Abu Dhabi and southern Spain, and has also published several recipe books. [**£130 per person**](https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/willys/reservations/create/search/?date=2026-11-11&start%5Ftime=18%3A30&ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **Ramsgate-based artist Margot Bandola presents We Leave No Footprints**, a new exhibition of paintings at **Pie Factory Gallery in Margate from Thursday, October 22 to Tuesday, November 3**. “In these paintings I've explored the absurd and unfathomable world we inhabit and what lies outside it, something I think many of us are trying to do in our own way,” says Margot. “I hope viewers will take away their own particular interpretations from the work." **Carl Cox is set to DJ at Dreamland in Margate on bank holiday Sunday, May 2**. What a way to kick off the summer. **Tickets go on pre-sale to people on the Dreamland mailing list on Wednesday, October 14** before going on general sale the following day. [**More details**](https://www.dreamland.co.uk/event/carl-cox/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). ## Sign up for Strange Tourist | Thanet culture guide Your go-to guide for culture, events and coastal life in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and beyond Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. **Ramsgate Radio show Addicted to the Sound is branching out and becoming a club night**. The first night will be at **Ramsgate Arts Club on Saturday, November 21**. Featuring a diverse range of genres through the night, including house, techno and garage, the line up of DJs is Alex Iza, DJ EVT, Jake Miller, Mai’B?, Ruben Green and Tahnee Aura. **Free entry**. **Gail Porter** brings her award-winning **stand up and storytelling show Portergeist to CC’s Music Cellar in Cliftonville on Friday, October 23**. She will also be joined by some special musical guests. [**Tickets £15**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gail-porter-portergeist-tickets-2000051712512?aff=oddtdtcreator&ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **The annual Viking Bay fireworks display will take place this year on Thursday, November 5**. The display will take place and there will be live music before and after from The SuperMicks and Gianni Scalera and The Jury. **Free entry**. Following a popular summer edition, **Kate Malyon and Dr Sé M. Nomyo will be running another sea swimming and writing workshop later this month**. The event will begin with a screening of their short film Return to Water, before writing activities and a dip in the sea. Takes place at **Flints Project Space in Cliftonville on Sunday, October 25** at 10am. [**Pay what you can tickets**](https://www.outsavvy.com/event/40423/return-to-water-autumn-sea-swim-and-writing-workshop?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **Ramsgate Autumn Festival takes place later this month**, with a programme of events, workshops, food and drink deals and more at venues around the town. Running from **October 23 to November 1,** the festival celebrates Ramsgate’s heritage, Gothic architecture, literary connections and creative spirit. [**See the full programme**](https://www.visitramsgate.co.uk/ramsgate-autumn-festival/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). Brilliant Japanese pop-rock trio **Shonen Knife return to Ramsgate Music Hall on Thursday, June 17**. That might seem like a long way off, but their last show at the venue was delayed due to the pandemic by several years. So this one will be along in the blink of an eye, if you think about it in those terms. Either way, they were very much worth the wait last time. [**Tickets £25**](https://www.ramsgatemusichall.com/tc-events/shonen-knife/?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.