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23 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER 2026 :
Ramsgate is embracing its darker side this autumn with the launch of the first Ramsgate Autumn Festival, bringing more than 80 events to the town over ten days.
Proudly presented and curated by Ramsgate Town Council, the festival celebrates Ramsgate’s heritage, Gothic architecture, literary connections and creative spirit, with a programme created alongside local businesses, artists, organisations and community groups.
Ramsgate comes alive this October with a vibrant mix of art, music, food, water sport and seasonal spookiness – headlined by the brand new, nine day Ramsgate Autumn Festival.
The Art & Music highlights include the East Kent Artists Open House and the ‘Margate’ Rock Festival, which temporarily relocates to The Granville Theatre.
September is a special time in Ramsgate, with Music and Culture taking central stage. The main musical event is the Festival of Sound, which incorporates the ‘Busk until Dusk’ and the ‘Sonic Trail’ events and the big culture events are Pugin Week and the Heritage Open Days Festival.
10TH – 13TH SEPTEMBER : Not long now until the ninth Festival of Sound returns to Ramsgate with a schedule full of activities for all the family – most of which are free to attend!
Follow the Sonic Trail of sound art around the town and don’t miss Busk Until Dusk as 20 music acts perform at 14 pubs and bars.
August is the peak of summer in Ramsgate, offering the town’s warmest weather, bustling beaches, and a diverse lineup of activities.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls… step right up and join us for a day of colour, creativity and community as Ramsgate Day transforms the town centre into a giant circus-inspired celebration on Saturday 15 August.
‘Roll up roll up! Circus, Shakespeare & Carnival come to Ramsgate!’
July and August have a wonderful array of live performances and shows for all the family – several of which are FREE!
Ramsgate has it’s flagship sailing event this month ‘Ramsgate Week’. Hosted by the Royal Temple Yacht Club, this historic annual sailing regatta features intense racing off the coast and lively celebrations throughout the town.
June is a fun time to visit Ramsgate. There’s all sorts of events on. Including a Pirates Festival, the Great Bucket & Spade Run, Comicon at the Museum, a Monster Truck Motorfest in Manston and more…
From 15th May to 28th June, the historic harbour at Ramsgate will become the setting for a powerful and moving tribute as Standing with Giants installs 338 life-sized silhouettes along the quayside, honouring the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of those involved in the Dunkirk evacuation of 1940.
The ongoing ‘We Are Ramsgate’ loyalty campaign is a way for locals and visitors to show their appreciation and support for local shops or businesses.
Active Ramsgate Week (Free Activities) : 25th May to 1st June 2026.
Active Ramsgate Week returns for eight days full of fun-filled activities for families and individuals alike – and all for free! Whether you fancy a guided walk in nature, seal spotting from a kayak, touring our magnificent bays and beaches by boat, or relaxing with a soothing massage – the choice is yours. Ramsgate Town Council is proud to be working with over 20 local businesses to provide a range of options during half term week – a perfect way to keep children entertained and adults activated.
Books, sea air and a brand-new festival. The Ramsgate Literary Festival runs from the 23rd to the 30th of May 2026 at ‘The Book Hotel at The Falstaff’ in Addington Street.
There’s so much going on in Ramsgate in May, especially around Half term (23rd -31st May). You also have two Bank Holidays to enjoy this month, so why not book a long weekend stay, there’s lots of different accommodation options in Ramsgate.
This May, Ramsgate Royal Harbour becomes the focal point for remembrance, as Operation Dynamo: The Return to Ramsgate brings the story of Dunkirk back to life.
Easter’s coming! Events include an Easter Beer Festival at GADDS’ The Ramsgate Brewery on the 3rd and 4th of April. Easter Sunday events include the very first Handmade & Vintage Fair of the year at Pier Yard in Ramsgate Harbour,Manston Airfield Market (Easter Special) with Face Painting, a visit from the Easter Bunny and free chocolate for the kids and a Gong Bath at Gather&.
Ramsgate Through the Senses returns for its 5th year, offering a delightful programme of events to rejuvenate the body, inspire the mind and tantalise one’s tastebuds!
This is the month the clock’s spring forward an hour and ‘Spring’ officially begins. Ramsgate prepares for Spring with ‘The Great Ramsgate Spring Clean’. This successful community-led initiative fosters significant local pride and the amazing work from the volunteers helps to make Ramsgate a great place to live, work and play for everyone.
The big event this month is the finale of the Ramsgate Winter Festival on the 14th of February. There will be Art workshops ‘It’s a Love Thing’ hosted by Arts in Ramsgate and Discovery Planet. Ramsgate Town Council will be launching a loyalty campaign ‘We are Ramsgate – 20 for Ramsgate’. All happening at Ramsgate Space in Albert Court.
The Festive season may be over but the Ramsgate Winter Festival is still ongoing, running a series of events in the lead up to the closing community celebration in February. The festival was created by and for the people of Ramsgate to light up the dark winter nights and make glorious memories that last a lifetime, as part of the festival Light Up Ramsgate invites you to wander at your own pace and discover intimate moments of colour, play, and reflection across the town.
Parade, Party & Stay! The celebrations begin early on New Year’s Eve with a vibrant parade through Ramsgate, bringing colour, music and community spirit to the streets. It’s…
The Kingfishers have made a dramatic return to Ramsgate Harbour. At this time of year a few Kingfishers head to the coast to find somewhere sheltered with a…
Ramsgate & District Horticultural Society Launches Inaugural Summer Show at Vale Square Something fresh is blossoming in Ramsgate this August as the Ramsgate & District Horticultural Society (R&DHS)…
Introducing the 2025 Rammy Map: Your Ultimate Guide to Ramsgate! We’re thrilled to unveil the brand new 2025 edition of the Rammy Map, Ramsgate’s must-have guide for exploring…
Ramsgate Carnival and Fair is gearing up for their 102nd annual event, taking place on the last weekend of this month – Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July….
Ramsgate is taking part in the Totally Locally Magic Tenner Campaign that starts on Saturday 1st March and runs until 16th! Our independent businesses love doing these campaigns…
As the days get colder Autumn turns to Winter and a new set of challenges await our wildlife. Pegwell Bay begins to see the arrival of winter ducks…
RAMSGATE’S ROYAL HARBOUR CELEBRATES HERITAGE HARBOUR STATUS JUST IN TIME FOR HERITAGE OPEN DAYS! We are very excited to announce that in July 2024, Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour became…
80th Anniversary of D-Day Ringing out for Peace in Ramsgate 6th June 1944 – 2024 On the 6th June 2024, D-Day 80 events across the world will mark…
Easter 2024 marks the tenth anniversary of The Micro Museum in Ramsgate. In 2014, The Micro Museum opened to the public as the first museum in Kent dedicated…
Rammy the Raven will be coming to town in all sorts of guises over the coming months! His first visit will be in miniature form where you will…
Ramsgate has gone all Totally Locally Magic Tenner* crazy starting from tomorrow, 7th October with 2 weeks of fab £10 deals across town! To help you find your…
Thanet wildlife will feature in a short film on BBC Springwatch when the series returns on Monday 29th May and runs for 3 weeks. Wildlife cameraman Richard Taylor-Jones,…
The Coronation of King Charles III is almost up on us, and Ramsgate is doing it with bells on! We have strung the bunting through the town centre…
Thanet Ten-Tastic will run from 24th March for ten days, ending on 2nd April and with lots of independent businesses taking part across the Isle, this is a…
I love these lighter winter days in Ramsgate for many reasons, not least because we are closer to Spring! The sky’s light this time of year is an…
As the days get colder Autumn turns to Winter and a new set of challenges await our wildlife. Pegwell Bay begins to see the arrival of winter ducks…
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For those of us that love a good deal, especially from one of our lovely independent shops, make sure you pop into town over the next two weeks…
[CHINE TO CHINE | RAMSGATE RAVEN TRAIL]
Here in Ramsgate, we love a walk or three and with our ever growing creative community we’ve got ourselves a public art trail which takes you from west to east or vice versa, either way, you are guaranteed to enjoy discovering these little gems stretching from chine to chine!
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