What’s on in Ramsgate – January 2026
Ramsgate Winter Festival
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.
There are also several new Art Installations joining the ‘Light up Ramsgate’ Trail later this month.
The ‘Event Horizon‘ installation at the Sailors Church. This immersive sound and light sculpture blends kinetic movement, shadow and sound to close the trail with an otherworldly flourish (23rd January to 1st February).
‘Familiar Places, Forgotten Faces‘ – A projection mapped glimpse into bygone people of Harbour Streets past (23rd January to 1st February).
‘Under The Same Stars’ – A 3 metre giant inflatable globe. Glowing from within and covered in stars designed by people across Ramsgate. Each star represents a story, a feeling, a memory : together forming a shared constellation (30th January to 1st February).
If you’re living in Ramsgate or visiting this month, this is your last chance to follow the Light Up Ramsgate Trail.
New Year, New You?
Start the year with something uplifting. From new hobbies to personal goals. Below are some examples of projects you can get involved in :-
Baker Street Writing Group
10.30am – 2.30pm
Meet up every 3rd Thursday
This month, Jan 15th
Beginners to published authors are welcome!
The Falstaff, 16-18 Addington Street, CT11 8JJ
bit.ly/Falstaff-WritingGroup
Monthly Litter Pick
10.30am – 12pm.
Last Thursday of every month – Jan 29th.
Join volunteers in Ramsgate Town Centre
All equipment provided. Meet outside The Halifax CT11 9DR
East Kent Mencap ScrapStore
10am – 2pm.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Fancy getting creative? Explore the store and grab a basket of material, wool, thread + more for just £5
Foresters Hall, Meeting Street, CT11 9RT
bit.ly/EKM-Scrapstore
Kent Coast Volunteering
To find out about volunteering opportunities, head to:
bit.ly/KCV-Volunteer
Theatres, Music Halls & Cinema
Ramsgate is the home of the The Granville Theatre and the award winning Ramsgate Music Hall, both venues are hosting lots of events to keep you entertained throughout January.
The Granville Theatre :-
Ramsgate Music Hall :-
Ramsgate Community Cinema :-
Don’t forget to check out what’s on at the Ramsgate Community Cinema too in it’s new location at Paragon Works.
Hotels, Bars, Pubs, Cafes, Clubs and more
Lots of local Hotels, Pubs, Bars and Cafes are hosting musical events, comedy events and quizzes this month and there are several events being held in Ramsgate Clubs, check with them directly on their non members policy, the ‘January 2026 – Events in Ramsgate’ Map below provides event information, location and contact information.
There’s always lots going on in Ramsgate.
For more information on events this month, download the Visit Ramsgate Monthly Events Calendar –
Please note that events are subject to change, for the latest information see also https://www.facebook.com/VisitRamsgate and Event Organisers Social Media.
Visit Ramsgate Maps & Trails
January 2026 – Events in Ramsgate
Light up Ramsgate
(11 Dec 2025 – 1 Feb 2026)