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.
- 📰 Access our regularly updated Ramsgate Weekly and the What’s On blog for the latest local highlights
- 📒 Access our Month-at-a-Glance Planner for monthly and seasonal information.
- 🗓️ Download our comprehensive Monthly Event Calendar.
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Latest News | Monthly Events | Yearly Events | Christmas (and Twixmas) Events | New Year Events | Festivals
Questions and Answers – Events
- What’s on in Ramsgate this week?
- Tell me about events in Ramsgate
- Tell me about events in Ramsgate this Month
- Tell me about Events in Ramsgate in the Spring
- Tell me about Events in Ramsgate in the Summer
- Tell me about Events in Ramsgate in the Autumn
- Tell me about Events in Ramsgate in the Winter
- Tell me about events in Ramsgate this year.
- Where can I find the location of Annual Events?
- Tell me about Christmas (and Twixmas) events in Ramsgate
- Where can I find the location of Festive Events?
- Does Ramsgate do anything special at New Year?
- Where can I find the location of NYE Events?
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!
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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.
Monthly & Seasonal Events
Review our Month-at-a-Glance Planner for monthly and seasonal information.
Latest News and Events
Access our regularly updated Ramsgate Weekly and the What’s On blog for the latest local highlights. features everything you need to know about what’s happening in town :
| News & Events | Description |
| Ramsgate Weekly | A slideshow of events that automatically updates every day, we deliver a curated look at events over the next 7 days. |
| 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 – is there an event calendar?
Use the following to view events month by month :-
| Planner/Calendar | Description |
|---|---|
| Month-at-a-Glance Planner | Features curated events for both families and niche tourists. It’s organized by month and season, breaking down the town’s seasonal highlights, recurring markets, and annual festivals. |
| 2026 Event Calendar | Shows this year’s key milestones and serves as a helpful preview for upcoming events in 2027. |
Where can I find the location of Annual Events?
The Map below shows the locations for the main events in Ramsgate for 2026, and also offers a preview of potential events in 2027. We add new information throughout the year as event details are announced.
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CHRISTMAS (and Twixmas) EVENTS
Tell me about Christmas and Twixmas events in Ramsgate
If you’re looking for a festive experience unique to Kent? Ramsgate truly shines at Christmas.
| CHRISTMAS (and Twixmas) EVENT CALENDAR 2026 (Festive Highlights) |
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| NOVEMBER |
| 💡 Christmas Lights Switch On |
| ❄️ Ramsgate Winter Festival begins |
| DECEMBER |
| SEE CHRISTMAS HIGHLIGHTS LIST BELOW |
| SEE TWIXMAS HIGHLIGHTS LIST BELOW |
| CHRISTMAS HIGHLIGHTS 2026 |
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| ❄️ Ramsgate Winter Festival. |
| 🗓️ Advent Doors (Charity Event) from the 1st to the 24th of December. |
| 💡 Royal Harbour Illuminations from the 1st to the 31st of December (part of the Ramsgate Winter Festival). |
| 💡 Light Up Ramsgate Trail launch on the 11th of December (part of the Ramsgate Winter Festival). |
| 🎅 Ellington Park Christmas Fayre on the 5th of December. |
| 🎅🚁 Santa at the Museum on the 5th and 6th of December (RAF Manston History Museum). |
| 💡 Weekend of Wonder from the 11th to the 13th of December (part of the Ramsgate Winter Festival). |
| 🎄 Christmas Tree Festival from the 11th to the 17th and the 19th to the 20th of December (part of the Ramsgate Winter Festival). |
| 🎶 Christmas Baroque Concert on the 17th of December at St George’s Church. |
| 🎅🛥️Santa arriving in the harbour on an RNLI lifeboat. |
| 🎅🛶 Santa Kayaks in the Harbour on the 19th of December (a 6th Ramsgate Royal Harbour Sea Scouts Christmas event). |
| 🎅 Santa at the Ice House Grotto from the 28th of November to the 20th of December with the Grinch takeover on the 5th & 12th of December (6th Ramsgate Royal Harbour Sea Scouts Christmas events). |
| 🎅🏴☠️Santa in the Pirate Grotto at Plunder from the 21st to 23rd of December. |
| 🎶 Carols in the Park (Ellington Park). |
| Shopping :- |
| 🎁 Christmas Markets and Fairs in November and December. |
| 🌛 Late Night Shopping on the 11th of December. |
| 🛍️ Eco Market on the 12th of December. |
| TWIXMAS HIGHLIGHTS 2026 |
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| ❄️ Ramsgate Winter Festival |
| 💡 Royal Harbour Illuminations (part of the Ramsgate Wint9er Festival) |
| 💡 Light Up Ramsgate Trail (part of the Ramsgate Winter Festival) |
| 🏊♀️ Winter Dip (Western Undercliff Beach) |
| 🧊 Chill on the Hill (Micro Museum) |
| 🎊 New Year’s Eve Lantern Parade |
Where can I find the location of Festive Events?
See Christmas & Twixmas Events Map below.
SOME EVENT DETAILS HAVE NOT BEEN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED. THIS MAP WILL BE UPDATED WHEN THIS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE – updates for events are typically provided in November/December .
See Christmas Fairs/Fayres & Markets Map below.
SOME EVENT DETAILS HAVE NOT BEEN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED. THIS MAP WILL BE UPDATED WHEN THIS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE – updates for events are typically provided in November/December .
See Late Night Christmas Shopping Map below.
THE LATE NIGHT SHOPPING EVENT IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER – INFORMATION ON PARTICIPATING SHOPS WILL BE PROVIDED NEARER THE TIME.
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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.
Where can I find the location of NYE Events?
See the New Year Events Map below.
SOME EVENT DETAILS HAVE NOT BEEN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED. THIS MAP WILL BE UPDATED WHEN THIS INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE – 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
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FESTIVALS
Questions and Answers – Festivals
- Tell me about Ramsgate Festivals?
- Are Festival events in Ramsgate free?
- Are Festival dates roughly the same every year?
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.
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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.
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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. |