What’s on in Ramsgate – July 2026
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Ramsgate has it’s flagship sailing event this month ‘Ramsgate Week‘. Hosted by the Royal Temple Yacht Club, this annual sailing regatta widely renowned as the ‘friendly regatta’ features racing off the coast and celebrations throughout the town. Other events this month include :-
- Pegwell & Westcliff Open Gardens
- The Revel Puck Circus – A Glimmering Gambit
- Skirmish at the Museum
- Thanet Vintage Bus Running Day
- Costumed Walks
- Ramsgate Carnival & Fair
- Fuel Fest at Manston Airport
Pegwell & West Cliff Open Gardens
On the 5th of July you have the opportunity to visit three stunning gardens and enjoy an array of refreshments. Pegwell & West Cliff Open Gardens are part of the National Gardens Scheme.
The Revel Puck Circus
The Revel Puck Circus presents ‘A Glimmering Gambit’.
A Glimmer Daze Gambit is a show about hope, arrival and community. Join the Pucks in a wild ride of finding joy in the journey, not the destination.
Four days of acrobatics, story telling and family fun by the sea.
The show is at Government Acre from the 9th to the 12th of July. Click here to book.
Skirmish at the Museum
On the 11th and 12th of July the RAF Manston History Museum grounds are taken over by living history groups spanning various eras. You will see displays, historic vehicles, and realistic mock skirmishes or battles.
Thanet Vintage Bus Running Day
The Thanet Vintage Bus Running Day takes place on the 12th of July. It is a free event where you can ride classic buses on routes across Thanet, with all services radiating from the Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum.
Timetables & Routemap
Souvenir timetable booklets detailing exact departure routes are available to purchase on the day.
Costumed Walks
Join our Costumed Walks around Historical Ramsgate and meet famous characters from the past…
Click here for additional information on Costumed Walks. For more Tours and Walks (guided and self guided) see the Tours and Walks Map below.
Ramsgate Week
Ramsgate Week runs from the 19th to 24th of July. You can check the racing schedule, review documentation, or find entry and accommodation details on the official Ramsgate Week website .
Ramsgate Carnival & Fair
On the weekend of 25th and 26th of July we have the Ramsgate Carnival & Fair.
The Fair is at Government Acre it includes classic fairground rides, a dog show, market stalls, food vendors and more.
On the Saturday, starting at 3:00pm, you can watch spectacular Giant Puppets parade around the Fairground.
The main Carnival Parade is on the Sunday, setting off from Government Acre at 4pm, the circular route covers St Augustine’s Road, Royal Parade, Harbour Street, Queen Street, West Cliff Road and finishes at Government Acre. See Carnival Route Map below.
As part of the Carnival there’s also A Midsummer night Tea at the Pentaque Court in the Town Centre on the 25th of July.
Fuel Fest
On the 25th of July Fuel Fest will be at Manston Airport. There will be Non-stop live drifting with professional drivers, ride-alongs, and 1/4-mile drag racing down the landing strip. Car Show and a live concert on the festival stage, special guest appearances, and famous movie cars. Co-hosted by Cody Walker, the event benefits Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW), the nonprofit founded by Paul Walker.
The School Summer holidays also begin on the 22nd of July. The Children Under 16 – Things to do Map below is full of ideas to keep the kids occupied during the long summer break.
Theatres, Musical Halls & Cinemas
The Ramsgate Music Hall is hosting several events this month to keep you entertained throughout July (see below).
Ramsgate Music Hall
The Granville Theatre
The Granville Theatre has the following events scheduled for July :-
Ramsgate Community Cinema
Don’t forget to check out what’s on at the Ramsgate Community Cinema.
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 ‘July 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 are book clubs at The Bedford Inn, The Ramsgate Arts Club and the Perico Lounge and writing groups at the Artillery Arms and The Book Hotel at The Falstaff which also has a regular Friday Book & Bar nights where the Book Shop is open into the evening.
Chess clubs
The Ramsgate Chess Club meet upstairs in the function room at The Churchill Tavern, every Tuesday & Wednesday at 7:15pm and Dawnie’s Coffee Shop hosts Harry’s Chess Club every Saturday morning.
Quiz nights
There are regular quiz nights at The Book Hotel at The Falstaff , The Bellevue Tavern, The Churchill Tavern, the San Clu Hotel, Violets, the Perico Lounge, a Charity Quiz night at the Australian Arms on the 27th of July and a monthly live music quiz at the Queens Head on the 9th of July.
Art Exhibitions
Exhibitions this month at local Art Galleries, Pop-up Galleries and Hotels/Bars/Cafes with Gallery space include :-
- ‘Rituals of Repair‘ – exhibition by Amelia Mullins at Ramsgate Arts Club (25 June – 16 August).
- ‘Light Puzzle’ – exhibition by Caroline List at The House Hotel (3 July – 31 August).
- ‘You never know when it will explode’ – VR film by Helga Dorothea Fannon at Hold Creative Spaces (5 – 7 July).
- ‘Vestiges’ – exhibition at Madsen-Sylvester Studio (5 July – 29 August) with workshops at Hold Creative Spaces.
- ‘Remembering Mum’ – exhibitions by Lisa McGuinness and Lizzie Fright at Hold Creative Spaces (9 – 12 July).
- ‘Summer Art Exhibition’ at St George’s Church (10 – 19 July).
- ‘Still’ – Exhibition by Eve Stickler at Hold Creative Space (24 – 26 July).
For more information on Art Galleries in Ramsgate see Visit Ramsgate – Galleries and the Gallery Trail Map below.
There is also a Public Art Trail that can be used to explore Ramsgate – see Public Art Trail Map below.
Shopping
Shopping events this month include :
- The Ramsgate Handmade & Vintage Fair at Piers Yard (5 July)
- Academy FM Summer Fayre (5 July).
- The Eco Market at Arts in Ramsgate (11 July).
- Ramsgate Friday Market (Every Friday in the Town Centre from 9:00am to 3:00pm).
- Manston Airfield Sunday Markets (Every Sunday from 08:30am to 3:00pm).
- Addington Street Vintage Trail (25 & 26 July).
- Dame Janet Makers Market (26 July).
Ramsgate also has an eclectic collection of shops scattered around the town. Click here for more information on the shops in Ramsgate. We also have a Retro Shopping Trail that’s a fun way to explore Ramsgate, see Retro Shopping Trail Map below.
We are Ramsgate – 20 for Ramsgate campaign
The ‘We are Ramsgate – 20 for Ramsgate‘ loyalty shopping campaign continues into July. Click here for details.
The Open Top Bus
(Route 69)
The Open Top bus service is running every weekend and daily from the 22nd of July.
The route runs from Minnis Bay to Ramsgate via Westbrook, Margate and Broadstairs.
For the more information on the Open Top Bus click here. For live bus times see www.stagecoachbus.com
There’s always lots going on in Ramsgate.
For more information on events this month, download the Visit Ramsgate Monthly Events Calendar –
July’s What’s on Calendar
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!
- Fundraising Event at Ramsgate Boating Pool (4 July)
Please note that events are subject to change, for the latest information see https:/www.facebook.com/VisitRamsgate and Event Organisers Social Media.
More Event information
Don’t Miss Ramsgate also has a weekly news letter you can subscribe to for event information and Thanet Gigs provides a comprehensive Music Gigs listing that includes Ramsgate.
Visit Ramsgate Maps & Trails
- Click on menu icon (top left corner) to view Map index.
- Click on the green icon (in map, bottom right) for Map information.
July 2026 – Events in Ramsgate
Children under 16 – Things to do
Gallery Trail
Public Art Trail
This Map provides the route for a self guided walk to view the Public Art in Ramsgate, the trail show where to find Sculptures, Murals and Installations (permanent and temporary). It also shows how you can incorporate the Ramsgate Raven Trail into the Public Art walk and highlights Ellington Park which contains several chainsaw carvings that use old tree stumps.