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Music venue announces surprise last gig ahead of closure

Music venue announces surprise last gig ahead of closure

A music venue set to shut this month has announced it will host one last event as a surprise goodbye before officially closing its doors for good.

Roger Daltrey announces summer concert

Roger Daltrey announces summer concert

The Who singer will perform unique versions of his ‘60s hits and solo material at an open-air gig next year.

Joy to the world! It’s time for Kent’s Christmas concerts

Joy to the world! It’s time for Kent’s Christmas concerts

Join in with classic carols and festive hits at the county’s delightful Christmas concerts.

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Spandau Ballet star to host throwback DJ set

Spandau Ballet star to host throwback DJ set

Musician and soapstar Martin Kemp is bringing his ‘80s club night to Kent – but with a festive twist.

Huge three-day festival cancelled due to ‘unpredictable ticket sales’

Huge three-day festival cancelled due to ‘unpredictable ticket sales’

One of the UK’s biggest Americana festivals has announced it will not return to the county next summer.

Everything you need to know about how to be at Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

Everything you need to know about how to be at Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

Jools Holland is once again to host his star-studded New Year’s Eve party in Kent – and the draw for tickets to be there is open now.

Rock festival announces first 20 bands

Rock festival announces first 20 bands

The line-up includes an exclusive headline set from Black Stone Cherry and glam rock band Sweet.

Pop group to star at car show at airport

Pop group to star at car show at airport

A band from the 1990s and an X Factor star will perform as a Kent airport hosts a classic car show next summer.

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Madness announce return to Kent next summer

Madness announce return to Kent next summer

The ska band, who played a sold-out show to thousands of fans in June, will return to a seafront venue next year.

Artists announced for 1980s festival

Artists announced for 1980s festival

A wave of nostalgic ‘80s singers will perform at a touring throwback festival as it comes to Kent for the first time.

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Ben Portsmouth is bringing rock ‘n’ roll royalty back to life

Ben Portsmouth is bringing rock ‘n’ roll royalty back to life

The King is back in the building! Elvis impersonator Ben Portsmouth is taking his This Is Elvis live show to theatres all over the country.

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Basement Jaxx to bring first live show in 10 years to Kent

Basement Jaxx to bring first live show in 10 years to Kent

The electronic music duo have announced a huge outdoor headline concert for next summer.

Sex Pistols recruit new frontman for summer concert

Sex Pistols recruit new frontman for summer concert

The original band members will be joined by punk rock singer Frank Carter to perform their seminal album in full.

Artful Dodger headline town’s Christmas lights switch-on

Artful Dodger headline town’s Christmas lights switch-on

A town’s Christmas lights switch-on featured an appearance by 90s’ legends garage artists Artful Dodger.

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Supergrass to headline Kent venue

Supergrass to headline Kent venue

The ‘90s Britpop band will be joined by Jake Bugg and The Coral for a huge outdoor concert next summer.

Historic building to host second jazz festival

Historic building to host second jazz festival

One of England’s oldest cathedrals will be putting on a series of sensational jazz and blues concerts this autumn.

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The Libertines announce homecoming concert

The Libertines announce homecoming concert

The indie band will be returning to the Kent coast for an outdoor summer gig next year.

Rock band Texas announce Kent date

Rock band Texas announce Kent date

The group, who have just finished a successful run of arena tour dates, will perform by the coast next summer.

Customers ‘gutted’ as iconic music venue to close after 26 years

Customers ‘gutted’ as iconic music venue to close after 26 years

A popular music venue described as a ‘staple’ of a town is to close after more than a quarter of a century.

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell announce summer concert

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell announce summer concert

The reggae giants have been announced as one of the big names coming to Kent as part of a summer concert series next year.

Grab your shoulder pads - museum to host 1980s disco

Grab your shoulder pads - museum to host 1980s disco

Partygoers are set to be welcomed inside a museum that was first opened by the Victorians to boogie at an 80s disco night.

Re-rewind! 90’s Garage legends Artful Dodger to perform at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

Re-rewind! 90’s Garage legends Artful Dodger to perform at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

The garage artist favourites will kick off a town’s festive celebrations with a series of hits from their back catalogue.

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Guitar bands announce head-banging tours next year

Guitar bands announce head-banging tours next year

The Offspring, The Wombats, Busted and McFly have all announced tour dates for next year. Here’s how to get tickets.

1980s festival announces Kent date

1980s festival announces Kent date

Rewind, a popular 1980s music festival, will make its debut on the Kent coast next summer.

Olly Murs to perform in Kent next summer

Olly Murs to perform in Kent next summer

The cheeky chappy has been named as the first artist to perform in a summer concert series in 2025.

Orchestra to play horror movie soundtracks at ‘creepy’ candlelight concert

Orchestra to play horror movie soundtracks at ‘creepy’ candlelight concert

Hear music from Psycho, Halloween and Beetlejuice performed live at a a spooky after-dark concert.

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Extra date added for Kylie concert

Extra date added for Kylie concert

If you missed out on tickets to see the Princess of Pop last week, you’ve got another chance. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Folk flock to annual festival

Folk flock to annual festival

A popular folk festival returns for its 31st year with Morris dancers, sea shanty singalongs and traditional ceilidh music.

Danny Elfman to perform live Christmas concert

Danny Elfman to perform live Christmas concert

The award-winning composer will return as the voice of Jack Skellington in a live-to-film concert of The Nightmare Before Christmas.

6 unmissable gigs to look forward to in 2025

6 unmissable gigs to look forward to in 2025

Tickets for some of next year’s biggest concerts have gone on sale. Here’s how you can get your hands on them.

Get tickets for Linkin Park’s comeback gig

Get tickets for Linkin Park’s comeback gig

The rap-metal group has surprised fans with their first tour in seven years. Here’s how to get tickets.

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas: ‘I’ve done it my way’

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas: ‘I’ve done it my way’

The Kent singer talks about life after BGT, the challenges of breaking into the West End and her debut album.

Global festival returns to park

Global festival returns to park

An extravaganza of international music, food and dance is coming to Kent town this weekend.

‘Devastated’ band cancels Dreamland gig after crew member’s sudden death

‘Devastated’ band cancels Dreamland gig after crew member’s sudden death

A group set to perform on the Kent coast this week have cancelled their concert following the tragic death of a crew member.

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