> ## 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: En Vogue, Babeslam, Spooky Saturday - URL: https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/whats-on-en-vogue-halloween-margate-ramsgate-broadstairs/ - Published: 2026-10-20T07:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-20T07:00:00.000Z - Description: Upcoming things to do in Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, including En Vogue, the final Babeslam, and the Spooky Saturday trick or treat trail - 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, What's happening?, Thanet, Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs, Cabaret, Cafes, Comedy, Fireworks, Food, Halloween, Kids & Family, Music, Wellness, Workshops, Poetry, Craft, Writing, Theatre, Festivals, Film, Spoken Word **En Vogue (pictured) are set to headline the final night of next year’s Margate Soul Weekender**. The trio of original members will be heading to the seafront on **Sunday, August 8**. Weekend tickets are available now, while [**day passes will go on sale on Thursday, October 22**](https://margatesoulweekender.co.uk/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). After eight years, **spoken word open mic night Babeslam is coming to an end**. “I wanted to end the project on a high,” says host ELZ. “My practice is utterly transformed from when I started, so I want to make space for a new project in line with my current work. I’m proud of me and us and Babeslam, so let’s make the last one legendary!” [**Tickets £6**](https://www.gigantic.com/babeslam-tickets/margate-where-else/2026-11-25-19-00?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **Margate Old Town’s Spooky Saturday trick or treat trail is back for its eighth year on Saturday, October 31**, with businesses around Margate and Cliftonville offering up Halloween treats. Last year there were more than 60 stops, making for a pretty hefty treat haul for the most dedicated. Once the trail is done at 4pm, you can head to the Old Town for the annual dog costume parade. **Wristbands £5 from Aarven on King Street**. [Kids & family Halloween 2026: Margate, Ramsgate, BroadstairsThere's so much for children to do this Halloween in Thanet![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/06/39/0639efc0-b873-4e30-ac06-2893b029d0e0/content/images/icon/Strange_Tourist_Vector_DOT_SMALL-6293dcbe-a3eb-491d-b640-beb6f5f8bdea.png)Strange Tourist | Thanet culture guideStrange Tourist![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/06/39/0639efc0-b873-4e30-ac06-2893b029d0e0/content/images/thumbnail/danil-akhvatkin-QLWQWpzeHK4-unsplash-2019a470-4af5-40ac-a464-0b01f7c7f31d.jpg)](https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/family-friendly-halloween-events-trick-or-treat-trails-parties-and-more/) **The programme for this year’s Margate Film Festival has been announced**. Taking place on **November 25-29**, there will be over 45 films over five days, including a 100th anniversary live score of Murnau’s Faust, a Moulin Rouge singalong, Q&As, family events and five shorts programmes. [**See the full programme**](https://margatefilmfestival.co.uk/2026-programme/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **Robert Poulter’s New Model Theatre** will be putting on a number of performances at **The Book Hotel in Ramsgate on Wednesday, October 28 to Sunday, November 1**. These miniature theatre shows feature hand drawn scenery and characters. Lasting around ten minutes, there will be several performances each day. **Free entry.** [**Find out more**](https://thebookhotel.uk/whats-on-october?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). Do you like musicals? Do you like bingo? Or do you hate both with a burning passion but feel they could be quite good put together into one event? Well, have we got an event for you. **Amber Topaz hosts Musical Bingo at Margate Beach Club on Wednesday, October 28**. There will be singing. There will be cash prizes. [**£10 tickets**](https://www.outsavvy.com/event/40519/musical-bingo-hosted-by-amber-topaz?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **Flowers & Felicity’s in Broadstairs will host a cake decorating workshop on Sunday, November 8**. Suitable for all abilities, this is your chance to get creative with icing. Everything you need will be provided, and your ticket also gets you an Aperol or Hugo spritz. And at the end of it you'll have a cake to take home too. Win-win-win. [**Tickets £30**](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/flowersandfelicitys/2467940?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. **Award-winning writer Caroline Druitt leads her next Writing the Tides workshop at Turner Contemporary on Sunday, November 1**. This autumn-focused session will explore change and transition, using the rhythms of the sea and tidal shifts as inspiration, alongside readings, responses to the current exhibition, and guided writing prompts focused on nostalgia, harvesting, and community. [**Tickets £20**](https://turnercontemporary.org/whats-on/workshops/writing-the-tides-seasonal-workshops-by-the-sea-2?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **Giant Coffee in Broadstairs will be opening up late for fireworks night on Saturday, November 5**. From 6-9pm, grab a boozy hot chocolate, some mac n cheese, a bowl of crumble and a handful of s’mores cookies, then attempt to carry all of those down to Viking Bay to watch the fireworks. It's been a while since the last **Puppets & Pints** night, so it's great to see it returning for a **Halloween edition on Wednesday, October 28 at Off Licence in Cliftonville**. The concept is pretty simple: Go to the pub and make puppets while you drink pints. Other non-alliterative drinks are available. All materials are provided and you don't need any puppet-making experience to join. [**Tickets £15.87**](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/puppets-pints-halloween-edition-tickets-2003233291701?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-8ca627ca-e87f-4020-8066-6c1a09acd443.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-e02e7925-a360-41a6-91a1-e8bd04072d72.jpg)](https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/halloween-parties-club-nights-films-and-more/) More autumn-focussed writing, award-winning poet **Maggie Harris will be hosting a poetry writing workshop at the Garden Gate Project in Cliftonville**. Taking place on **Saturday, November 21** from 2-4.30pm, the session will start with a walk around the garden for inspiration before sitting down to use these observations as inspiration for writing. [**Tickets £25**](https://www.thegardengateproject.co.uk/product-page/poetry-in-the-garden-workshop?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). 100% brilliant stand up comedian **Jordan Brooks** will perform his new show The Part of You That’s Always Screaming at **Where Else in Margate on Wednesday, November 11**. Definitely one not to miss. [**Tickets £17**](https://dice.fm/partner/tickets/event/bb8kbm-jordan-brookes-the-part-of-you-thats-always-screaming-11th-nov-where-else-margate-tickets?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **Where Else in Margate hosts a Mexican Día de los Muertos party on Sunday, November 1 from 12-4pm**. There will be Latin music, Mexican Food from The Perfect Place to Grow, piñatas, Mexican bingo, face painting, craft making, children's book readings and more. [**Free tickets**](https://www.gigantic.com/dia-de-los-muertos-day-of-the-dead-party-tickets/margate-where-else/2026-11-01-12-00?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **Henry’s on Margate High Street** is putting on a cheese and wine evening with Ramsgate-based wine merchant **Page & Sons**. Taking place one **Wednesday, October 28**, you’ll sample six wines and six cheeses, as well as enjoying the beautifully decked out bar. **Tickets £20**. Book at the bar or email [**henrysmargate@hotmail.com**](mailto:henrysmargate@hotmail.com). **Smiths Townhouse in Broadstairs** hosts an intimate sound bath with Nanda Healing on **Wednesday, November 25 at 6.30pm**. A great midweek wind down. **Places £50\.** [**DM to book**](https://www.instagram.com/nanda.healingandwellness/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). *Image credit: iAMSHOOTER* Want more? 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