Gladiators experience will bring battle ‘arena’ to shopping centre

Fans of the BBC show can challenge real-life Gladiators to popular challenges such as Hang Tough and Duel at a free pop-up event.

Music, food, boats and fireworks: Town gets ready for huge festival

Plans are under way for a town’s river festival with entries invited for the raft race.

Contenders ready! Gladiators set to bring large fan event to Bluewater

Fans of the iconic BBC show will soon be able to get up close and personal with the latest generation of superhumans at a free immersive event.

Pancake Day 2025: Races, recipes and restaurants

Have some flipping good fun this Pancake Day with kids’ races, mouth-watering recipes and freshly-cooked crepes.

Sydnie Christmas adds new date to UK tour

The Britain’s Got Talent winner has announced a new show at a Kent venue as part of her solo tour.

Inside Kent’s second Haribo store as hundreds expected to queue at opening

Haribo is opening its second store in Kent tomorrow - with hundreds of shoppers expected to queue outside.

Thousands of Lego bricks recreate shipwrecks

Ever wondered how many Lego bricks it takes to recreate the Titanic? As a special exhibition sails in we reveal all…

McFly and Sam Ryder to perform at summer concert series

Chart-topping boyband McFly will be joined by the Eurovision star for an open-air concert this summer.

Haribo reveals opening date for second Kent store

Confectionary giant Haribo has announced when it will be welcoming the first customers to its latest new store.

Unmissable family shows coming to the West End

If you fancy taking the kids to London’s famous theatre district this year, here are three must-see shows you’ll want to see.

Light festival planned to brighten up town and battle winter blues

A parade of hundreds of schoolchildren carrying lanterns is planned to bring light to a town centre and encourage people to venture out.

Award-winning teen musical heads out on first UK tour

Smash hit musical Dear Evan Hansen is touring the country for the first time after successful runs on the West End and Broadway.

Popular gaming festival axed from landmark attraction

One of Kent’s biggest festivals, which had run for the past four years, will not be going ahead in 2025, organisers have confirmed.

Town to throw huge Chinese New Year celebration

Kent residents can celebrate the Year of the Wood Snake with colourful dancing lions, traditional Chinese music and street performers.

5 unmissable events coming to Kent in 2025

Start filling this year’s diary with fantastic festivals, amazing art exhibitions and more.

Latest pictures as new McDonald's and Costa to open this month

Two new drive-thru restaurants are set to open their doors for the first time this month at a busy service station.

X Factor winner stars in musical tour

Singer Joe McElderry will appear in the nationwide tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

What to look forward to in Kent in 2025

Music festivals, art exhibitions, charity races and national holidays – it’s all here in our 2025 Kent events calendar.

Popular Christmas tractor parade to return for third year running

A much-loved festive tractor run, which has become a “true community event”, is back for a third year.

Our pick of the best and brightest Christmas homes

Discover some of the most festive homes in Kent with our bumper guide of Christmas displays which won’t break the bank.

10 festive family shows to get you in the Christmas spirit

Introduce your kids to the magic of the theatre with a charming Christmas show. Here’s our top picks for the festive season.

Our pick of Kent’s pantos

Get ready for fabulous dames, slapstick jokes and sing-along songs with our bumper guide to Kent’s panto season.

Medieval light display to illuminate historic ruins

A stunning audio-visual display with colourful projections inspired by the Middle Ages is coming to Kent.

Kent and London theatres slash ticket prices

Theatres all over the country are offering up to 60% off tickets to festive pantos and smash-hit musicals as part of a Black Friday sale.

Step into Christmas with Kent’s festive calendar

Want to book panto tickets or find out when your local light switch-on is happening? We’ve got all the need-to-know Christmas dates.

Light up, light up! Kent’s Christmas switch-on events

Kent’s towns will soon be illuminated by thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. Here’s where you can find your local switch-on event.

Pay tribute to the Armed Forces with Kent’s Remembrance Day events

Show your respects to those who have lost their lives in battle at the county’s Remembrance Day services and parades.

Huge fireworks display tops the bill at Diwali celebrations

Excitement is building for the return of an extravagant fireworks display held as part of a major religious and cultural event.

Christmas market to return to seaside attraction next month

A Christmas market promising a “magical experience” will return to a Kent seaside attraction next month.

Kent’s spectacular fireworks displays

It’s almost time to ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ as Kent’s skies light up with fantastic fireworks displays and bonfire nights.

UK’s oldest scare attraction returns for Halloween

The hair-raising mazes feature terrifying live actors and authentic sets to give visitors a scare. Do you dare to enter?