Panto season starts here this week as two of Kent's theatres open their shows to audiences this week, promising glitz, glamour and plenty of laughs.

A Kent shopping centre will have all of its festive attractions open this weekend, from a grotto and funfair to ice rink.

A series of popular Christmas markets which were cancelled due to the pandemic last year, return this weekend.

Themed festivities for the Christmas season kick off at one of the county's castles this weekend.

A popular theatre tour which visits open-air sites across Kent will present two shows for audiences next summer.

Golden Globe-winning actor Idris Elba is set to DJ at a Kent nightclub.

Million selling band Simply Red have announced they will play here in Kent.

A Kent stately home has announced its festive experience for children this year, which includes a panto-style show and a visit to see Santa.

The one-mile illuminated festive forest trail at Bedgebury opened to visitors last night. Here's what we thought of the experience:

A drive-in movie company has announced two nights of feel-good festive films being screened at a venue in Kent.

Full details of festive lights switch-ons in Sittingbourne and on Sheppey.

A festive dog fete, including a chance to meet Santa Paws, is on offer for pet pooches this weekend.

One of the county's must-see Christmas attractions opens in a Kent forest this week - but only a handful of tickets are left. Find out more here:

Festive lights are starting to twinkle across the county. We take a look at where you can see lights switch-ons near you in Kent this year.

Stars of Dirty Dancing take to the pool to practice their iconic lift ahead of show.

Eighties band Tears for Fears have announced they are bringing their world tour to the county next summer.

A vegan market will showcase a wide variety of ethically-sourced and sustainable products.

Gifts galore, handmade crafts and winter warming food and drink. Here's our guide to Kent's festive markets and fairs this year.

The first in what is hoped will be a series of gigs celebrating live music will see two tribute acts to Manchester bands The Smith and Oasis perform.

Al fresco cinema specialists, Luna Cinema, have announced they are bringing drive-in festive screenings to a Kent venue for the first time.