MUSIC
[Part of the Up-to-Date Ramsgate Guide]
The Music Guide spotlights Ramsgate’s thriving grassroots live music scene, and provides helpful information for vinyl enthusiasts.
For a deep dive into the local talent, the Visit Ramsgate Music Venues Directory and the interactive All Things Musical Map highlight an eclectic mix of spots to catch live gigs, DJ events, Open mic nights, or join in on karaoke.
Images of Ramsgate Music Venues.
Questions and Answers
- Does Ramsgate have good music venues?
- Where can I buy Vinyl in Ramsgate?
- Where can I listen to Vinyl in Ramsgate?
Does Ramsgate have good music venues?
Ramsgate punches well above its weight for live music, anchoring a thriving East Kent scene. While it may be a relatively small coastal town, it boasts an internationally recognised, award-winning venue in the Ramsgate Music Hall alongside a dedicated grassroots network of clubs, pubs, and open mic spots.
Click here for 10 Top Music Venues in Ramsgate.
Ramsgate also hosts the annual Festival of Sound, which includes Busk Until Dusk, a town-wide event where dozens of live bands perform across local pubs and independent venues.
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| Click here to view the interactive All Things Musical Map. |
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Where can I buy Vinyl in Ramsgate?
There are three very different Vinyl Record shops in Ramsgate (listed below). Petticoat Lane Emporium is also known for selling Vinyl.
| Shop | Description |
|---|---|
| Vinyl Head | Boasts a massive collection of new and old vinyl records. They also trade in instruments, musical memorabilia, and CDs with an ever-changing stock. |
| Island Vintage | An independent shop specializing in quality used vinyl, CDs, and cassettes. They are also a go-to local hub for buying, selling, and exchanging vintage Hi-Fi gear, speakers, and amplifiers. |
| Howling Sounds | A well-organized, highly regarded local fixture offering an excellent variety of LPs, singles, and CDs spanning most music genres. Old school, known for personalized service and very reasonable pricing, they don’t do social media. Located at 1 Chatham St, Ramsgate CT11 7PP. |
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| Click here to view the interactive Vinyl Records Trail Map to plan your route. |
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Where can I listen to Vinyl in Ramsgate?
There are four unique venues located across Ramsgate (listed below) :
| Venue | Description |
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| Penelope | A chic natural wine bar and bottle shop near the harbour featuring high-quality audio equipment, custom sound selectors, and regular weekend DJ sets. |
| Queen Charlotte | A bohemian neighbourhood pub on Addington Street known for its quirky decor, open decks community sessions, and eclectic weekend tracks. |
| Blackbird | A cozy traditional pub space on Addington Street spinning records directly on turntables behind the bar alongside high-profile guest selectors. |
| The Pub | A cask-ale establishment. They keep an eclectic collection of LPs that customers are welcome to browse and choose from to set the background music. They also host dedicated, fortnightly vinyl DJ nights. |
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| Click here to view the interactive Vinyl Records Trail Map – it shows the locations of the Bars & Pubs that are ideal for listening to Vinyl. |
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