The Canterbury Hub

Latest news from CCCU's Journalism course

Listicle

Events on in Kent this bank holiday weekend

With a three day weekend coming, there’s triple the chance to get out and enjoy yourself. It’s been a while since we’ve all been able to go out and have some fun, so here are 5 events happening this bank holiday weekend in Kent.

Canterbury free summer music festival

This weekend in Dane John Gardens there will be a free to enter summer music festival hosted by Spotted. There are going to be multiple stages with different acts, licensed bars with fresh cocktails, street food, family entertainment and much more. It will be held from May 1st until May 4th.

Find more information here

May Day bank holiday brunch

If you’re looking to enjoy some nice food and drinks with your pals this event might be right for you. Located at the Banks Garden in Maidstone, will be guest DJ’s playing all your favourite songs hosted by Founded. Exclusive tables for you and your group of six from 2pm until late, with choices of drink packages and shisha.

Photo Credit: banksmaidstone.com

To buy tickets click here

Bank holiday street party

A street party will be held in Maidstone in the street outside the Source Bar and on the balcony this bank holiday weekend in Kent on Sunday from 1pm until 6pm. If you enjoy house music then this will be right up your alley, with numerous house DJ’s and acts to perform.

Photo Credit: skiddle.com

Find tickets here

Kent drive in cinema

If you want to do something different this weekend there will be a drive in cinema located at Betteshangar Park just outside of Deal. There are multiple film listings including A Star is Born, Pretty Woman, Titanic and much more. You can buy tickets and find out more here.

Pub quiz

The Thinking Drinkers are back with a brand new show at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury. The hilarious double act will host “history’s greatest ever pub quiz” this weekend which will be something for everyone to enjoy if you love a laugh. You can find more information and tickets here.