What’s on in Ramsgate – November 2026

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Experience November in Ramsgate with bracing coastal walks, welcoming local pubs, and festive community spirit. Don’t miss the grand finale of the Ramsgate Autumn Festival on 1 November, or the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On on 29 November to launch the spectacular Ramsgate Winter Festival.

Want to explore at your own pace? We have plenty to keep you busy, including tailored itineraries and a variety of self guided walks.

Ramsgate Autumn Festival

The final events at the Ramsgate Autumn Festival on 1st of November are :-

For more information on the Ramsgate Autumn Festival, read the Ramsgate Autumn Festival blog.

Remembrance Parade, Services and Wreath Laying

On the 8th of November there is a Remembrance Parade, from outside the Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School stepping off at 10:35am. The parade will march via Chatham Street, High Street, King Street, Broad Street and Church Hill. There will be a wreath laying ceremony outside of St George’s Church followed by a Service of Remembrance.

On 11th of November, a short service and wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Destiny War Memorial statue in Albion Gardens at 9:00 am. This will be followed by a short service and a two-minute silence in the town centre at 11:00 am. Simultaneously, the Royal British Legion will host a wreath-laying ceremony and two-minute silence at Ramsgate Cemetery.

(Destiny War Memorial Statue) Photo credit : Brian Whitehead

Ramsgate’s History Exhibition

There is a community exhibition exploring Ramsgate’s history through objects, photographs and memories at Ramsgate Space from 14 November to 27 November.

Wellness Events

Ramsgate is also hosting a variety of wellness events this month, including soothing sound baths designed to help you relax.

Click here for more information on Wellness Practitioners in Ramsgate.

Events to Beat the Holiday Rush

Bring on the holiday cheer a little early. Discover unique gifts and get creative with our upcoming Christmas markets, craft fairs, and workshops this November.

Ramsgate Winter Festival – Christmas Lights Switch On

Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 29th! Ramsgate is hosting a fantastic day packed with festive family fun and more shopping opportunities at the Handmade & Vintage Christmas Market.

Whatever you do, don’t miss the Christmas lights switch at 4:30pm (ish)!

There will be a parade too with Samba Ya Wantsum.

The Christmas Lights Switch on is the opening event for the Ramsgate Winter Festival.

Click here for the latest information on the Ramsgate Winter Festival.

This is also the day the Visit Ramsgate website switches over to our Christmas Maps & Trails. The Christmas maps include information on 2026 Christmas menus, Christmas events, Christmas offers and Christmas opening times. Click here to view on the 29th!

Theatres, Musical Halls & Cinemas

The Ramsgate Music Hall is hosting several events this month to keep you entertained throughout November :-

Ramsgate Music Hall

The Granville Theatre

The Granville Theatre has the following events scheduled for November :-

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 ‘November 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 Royal Temple Yacht Club, the Honeysuckle Inn and the Perico Lounge and a monthly live music quiz at the Queens Head on the 12th of November.

Community Hubs


It’s also worth checking what’s happening at our Community Hubs. See Calendar below.

Art Exhibitions

Exhibitions this month at local Art Galleries, Pop-up Galleries and Hotels/Bars/Cafes with Gallery space include :-

  • Open Studio Exhibition at The Wooden Box Gallery – Visitors can see the work & workings of Rebekah Sunshine. On display are works in progress, drawings, original paintings & photographs. (October to December 2026).
  • Darkness Exhibition at The Wooden Box Gallery. Paintings, drawings, prints and writings in response to a call-out for artists to explore their hidden dreams and fears (26 October until 6 November).
  • Work by several local artists (exhibition includes a series of dog portraits by Bob Jones) at Vincents Café.
  • Cabinet of Curiosities at Hold Creative Spaces (13-15 November).
  • George Butten exhibition at Turner Rowe Art Centre & Gallery (24 October – 14th November).
  • Fun & Games Exhibition at The Wooden Box Gallery (opening 20 November – see poster below for dates).

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 :-

  • Click here for detailed information on the trail route.
  • Click here to go to the Public Art Trail Map below.

Shopping

Shopping events this month include :

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 November. Click here for details.

There’s always lots going on in Ramsgate.

Monthly Events

For more information on events this month, download the Visit Ramsgate Monthly Events Calendar –

November’s 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!

Weekly Events

View The Ramsgate Weekly for a curated selection of events taking place over the next 7 days.

More Event information

Don’t Miss Ramsgate has a weekly news letter you can subscribe to for event information and Thanet Gigs provides a comprehensive Music Gigs listing that includes Ramsgate.

Please note that events are subject to change, for the latest information see https:/www.facebook.com/VisitRamsgate and Event Organisers Social Media.

Visit Ramsgate Maps & Trails

Map operation

November 2026 – Events in Ramsgate

– To be updated. Several November events have yet to be announced.

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.

Ramsgate Retro Shopping Trail