From illuminated trails to ice skating and chances to see Santa this Christmas - here's what's on this festive season across the county:

Christmas is coming early across the county as towns switch on their lights, virtually, earlier than ever. Take a look at some sparkling already:

A small in-person audience and a larger virtual one enjoyed the return of live music to a county venue.

A panto made by Blue Peter star Peter Duncan in his own garden will be screened at a cinema in the county this Christmas.

Father Christmas will be setting up a Covid-safe grotto inside some caves on the Kent coast this Christmas.

A Kent attraction will have a wishing tree to place wishes on, and the chance to catch a glimpse of Santa, as part of its outdoor festive event.

Comedian John Bishop will be bringing laughs to the county as his Right Here, Right Now tour is scheduled to visit five Kent theatres in 2021.

After his tour, This Is Me, had to be cancelled due to the pandemic, Strictly star Giovanni Pernice has rescheduled three dates in the county in 2021.

A live, socially-distanced gig by a local band, signed to Slaves' record label, is planned for the day after the end of lockdown.

As children's character Rupert the Bear turns 100, we take a look at his creation in the county, his legacy and his birthday celebrations.

A socially distanced, drive-in fireworks display has been moved to new post-lockdown dates which will see it go ahead with a festive theme.

Squeeze star Chris Difford will play a series of fundraising gigs online in aid of one of Kent's theatres, kicking off this weekend.

2021 could have all the highs we missed this year. Here's our essential guide to what to look out for.

We may have missed out this year, but from festivals and foodie events to big music names and family fun, here's what's on across Kent in 2021.

A family attraction has plans for festive fun in December, which may be unaffected by the upcoming lockdown.

After a seven-month absence thanks to Covid, am-dram is back.

Tickets for global singing star Michael Bublé's outdoor date in Kent next summer go on sale today. Here's how to get yours:

A theatre troupe will stage a Covid-safe version of A Christmas Carol where the audience will pick which of them should play Scrooge each night.

A painting of the Battle of Britain, produced especially for a charity that supports Dover Castle, will be unveiled at an exhibition opening

Four stars of the West End hit musical Wicked will be taking to the stage at a recently reopened theatre in Kent this weekend.