EVENTS
[Part of the Up-to-Date Ramsgate Guide]
The Events Guide focused on events and festivals in Ramsgate, highlighting the diverse, year-round calendar of activities. From lively summer festivals to cozy winter gatherings, there is always something happening by the coast.
Download our Monthly Event Calendar and the review the 2026 Event & Festival Calendars to start planning your next visit.
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Latest News | Monthly Events | Yearly Events | Christmas Events | New Year Events | Festivals
Questions and Answers
Tell me about Events in Ramsgate
There’s always lots going on in Ramsgate. From vibrant, town-wide festivals to intimate gatherings tucked away in our local cafes, bars, and pubs, there is always something happening around every corner. Music is the beating heart of our community, but that’s just the beginning.
You can immerse yourself in art exhibitions, community initiatives, lively pub quizzes and book clubs.
If you are looking for entertainment, we have a brilliant mix of comedy nights, inspiring talks, local choirs, live original music, and fantastic tribute acts.
To help you keep track of it all, we curate a comprehensive guide to Ramsgate’s best events every single month. Don’t miss out, see what’s coming up next!
MONTHLY EVENTS & LATEST NEWS
Tell me about events in Ramsgate this month
Monthly Events Calendar
To find out what’s on this month, download our Monthly events calendar.
Latest News and Events
The Latest News & Events section on the Visit Ramsgate website features everything you need to know about what’s happening in town :
| News & Events | Description |
| Ramsgate Weekly | A weekly slideshow of events that automatically updates every Sunday for the upcoming week. |
| The monthly ‘Whats on in Ramsgate’ blogs | We publish our monthly blogs approximately one week before the start of the upcoming month. Each post is regularly updated to feature the latest local highlights. |
| Event Blogs | Featured blogs on major Ramsgate events. |
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ANNUAL EVENTS
Tell me about events in Ramsgate this year
Review this year’s key milestones with the 2026 Event Calendar, which also serves as a helpful preview for upcoming events in 2027.
| Click here to open the Event Calendar. |
A Map is also available to show event locations :-
| Map | Description |
| What’s on in Ramsgate this year | A interactive Map covering events for the current year. Information is added over the course of the year, when event details are announced. |
CHRISTMAS EVENTS
Tell me about Christmas events in Ramsgate
If you’re looking for a festive experience unique to Kent? Ramsgate truly shines at Christmas.
Click here for the latest information on what’s happening in Ramsgate this Christmas.
| CHRISTMAS EVENT CALENDAR 2026 (Festive Highlights) |
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| NOVEMBER |
| 💡 Christmas Lights Switch On |
| ❄️ Ramsgate Winter Festival |
| DECEMBER |
| ❄️ Ramsgate Winter Festival |
| 🗓️ Advent Doors (Charity Event) |
| 💡 Royal Harbour Illuminations (part of the Ramsgate Winter Festival) |
| 💡 Light Up Ramsgate Trail (part of the Ramsgate Winter Festival) |
| 💡 Weekend of Wonder (part of the Ramsgate Winter Festival) |
| 🎄 Christmas Tree Festival (part of the Ramsgate Winter Festival) |
| 🛍️ Christmas Markets/Late Night Shopping |
| 🛷 Santa at the Museum (RAF Manston History Museum) |
| 🛶 Santa Kayaks in the Harbour (6th Ramsgate Royal Harbour Sea Scouts) Christmas event. |
| 🌲 Ellington Park Christmas Fayre |
| 🎶 Carols in the Park (Ellington Park) |
| Map |
| Click here to view our interactive Christmas Maps – updates for events are typically provided in November/December . |
NEW YEAR EVENTS
Does Ramsgate do anything special at New Year?
Ramsgate celebrates the New Year with a vibrant New Year’s Eve Lantern Parade, a bespoke light show on the St George’s Church tower, and the famous New Year’s Day Dip.
The above events are all part of the Ramsgate Winter Festival which runs until the 1st of February 2027.
| Map |
| Click here to view our interactive New Year Events Map – updates for events are typically provided in November/December . The Map covers :- • Free entry : NYE Events • Tickets/Entry fee : NYE Events • Booking required : NYE Events |
FESTIVALS
Tell me about Ramsgate Festivals?
Ramsgate bursts with life throughout the year, hosting a fantastic mix of vibrant festivals, bustling street fairs, and spectacular community parades.
Are Festival events in Ramsgate free?
A lot of the festivals are free, but some of the Festival of Sound and Ramsgate Through the Senses events are ticketed, as is the Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival. Check festival organiser websites and social media for latest information.
Are Festival dates roughly the same every year?
Yes, but it is always best to wait for official announcements. We update our Festival page with the exact dates and locations as soon as they are confirmed. In the meantime, you can browse photos from previous years on our page to get an idea of what to expect!
Our annual parades feature giant puppets, handmade lanterns, and the local drumming and percussion band Samba Ya Wantsum. Every year, the celebration gets even more spectacular.
| Click here to open the Ramsgate Festival Calendar and access festival information. |