What’s on in Ramsgate – April 2026
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Easter’s coming! Ramsgate events include an Easter Beer Festival at Gadds on the 3rd and 4th of April.
‘Hoppy Easter’ at Little Ravens on the 4th of April. Making some beautiful marbled eggs, and 3D bunny portraits.
The very first Handmade & Vintage Fair of the year at Pier Yard in Ramsgate Harbour on Easter Sunday.
Then on the 9th of April there’s the Great Egg Case and Scavenger hunt with Beach Art – no chocolate involved!
Check out the Children Under 16 Activities Map below, and maybe also the Wet Weather Map in case of ‘April Showers’ for ideas on things to do over the holiday.
The Open Top Bus
(Route 69)
The popular Open Top bus service starts running at weekends this month and every day over the Easter Holidays. This seasonal bus service deploys several open top buses and runs regularly from Cliffs End (Viking Ship) to Minnis Bay and back.
For more information see www.stagecoachbus.com
More April Highlights
The main ‘non Easter’ events this month are :-
Ramsgate Eco Market
The launch of the new Eco Market at Arts in Ramsgate on the 11th of April.
Open Cockpit Weekend
The Open Cockpit Weekend at RAF Manston History Museum on the 11th and 12th of April, where you can climb into Cockpits and have Fire Engine and Tank rides. It’s a great photo opportunity.
The Spring Parade
The St George’s Day Spring Parade on the 19th of April. Starting at St George’s Church at noon. The parade features a smoke-breathing dragon, knights, Ramsgate’s Hooden Horses, and ‘Samba Ya Wantsum’.
In preparation for the festivities there will be free costume and prop making workshops on Wednesday afternoons from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, at St George’s Church Hall, and all ages are welcome.
Pride of Place Showcase
The Ramsgate Neighbourhood Board launched the ‘Bring it to Life’ small grants fund, as part of the Pride in Place Programme for the town.
Creators were asked to record their journey – taking photos and videos of the process of making their ideas happen. All of the creative projects (whether finished or works-in-progress) will be displayed at a showcase day in Ramsgate Town Centre on Sunday 19 April 2026.
Ramsgate through the Senses on 25th and 26th April is a springtime festival tending to, and awakening, the senses with a programme of workshops, talks, events, and food. This event specifically curates experiences to engage your five senses, reflecting the town’s vibrant character. The Ramsgate Through the Senses Map below provides additional information and shows event locations.
We are Ramsgate – 20 for Ramsgate campaign
The ‘We are Ramsgate – 20 for Ramsgate‘ loyalty campaign continues into April. See We are Ramsgate map below for details
Theatres, Musical Halls & Cinemas
The Granville Theatre and the Ramsgate Music Hall are hosting several events this month to keep you entertained throughout March (see below).
The Granville Theatre
Ramsgate Music Hall
Ramsgate Community Cinema
Don’t forget to check out what’s on at the Ramsgate Community Cinema. The cinema is planning an ‘environmental’ themed screening weekend mid to end of April.
Hotels, Bars, Pubs, Cafés, Clubs and more
Local Hotels, Pubs, Bars and Cafés are hosting musical events and comedy events. Some events are being held in Ramsgate Clubs, check with them directly on their non members policy. The ‘April 2026 – Events in Ramsgate’ map below provides event information, location and contact information.
Comedy & Cabaret clubs
There’s the Ramsgate Comedy Club (Chuckl.) at the Granville theatre, Wilson’s Comedy Club at the Queen’s Head and Vaults Comedy at the Ramsgate Arts Club. The Alley Bar also hosts cabaret acts and comedians.
Writing, poetry and book clubs
There’s a poetry night at The Conqueror, book clubs at The Bedford Inn, The Ramsgate Arts Club and the Perico Lounge and writing groups at The Falstaff (aka The Book Hotel) and the Artillery Arms.
Quiz nights
There are the regular quiz nights at The Bellevue Tavern, The Churchill Tavern, the San Clu Hotel, the Queens Head, Violets, and Seabird and an Easter themed quiz at The Racing Greyhound on the 2nd of April.
There’s always lots going on in Ramsgate.
For more information on events this month, download the Visit Ramsgate Monthly Events Calendar –
April What’s on Calendar
– awaiting publication.
More to Explore
Some events land in our inbox after the What’s on Calendar has gone to print so we’ll list them here to make sure you (and they!) don’t miss out!
Please note that events are subject to change, for the latest information see https:/www.facebook.com/VisitRamsgate and Event Organisers Social Media.
Don’t Miss Ramsgate also has a weekly news letter you can subscribe to for event information.