The Kent Diary, A Guide To Events And Live Entertainment In Kent

The Kent Diary is the essential, eclectic guide to what's on in Kent over the coming months. It is constantly updated and highlights some of the best local entertainment opportunities. It's been running for 12 years and aims to provide a mosaic of experiences taking place over the next ten to twelve weeks. The Diary has always juxtaposed summer fetes alongside symphony orchestras and rock bands with ploughing contests. Our ethos is that all of us are interested in a range of things and may even be tempted to try something new should we come across a tempting opportunity.

Before attending any event always check the details with the organisers, as you may appreciate we publish all event details in good faith and we're not always in a position to present the most up to the minute news regarding changes and cancellations.

Listings are published free of charge, send submissions to content@yourcounty.co.uk, we welcome all event details no matter how big or small, can't always guarantee to publish what we receive. We also tweet events as the Kent 10 run blogs, e-mail news letters and promote some events through Facebook. We try and highlight regular annual events and festivals, we publish some links at the foot of this page.

What's On In Kent And Medway

Alex Hutton Piano Trio - The Brook (Chatham) - 14/05/13
Asaf Sirkis-Drums and Yuri Goloubev-Bass Jazz - Great!

• Tickets - £11 and £10
• Time - 8pm
• More information - 01634 338338

Live Elvis Show - Sheppey Little Theatre (Sheerness) - 18/05/13
Johnny Reel and Chris Field are two great Elvis tributes. Meyrick Road, Sheerness.

• Tickets - £5
• Time - 7pm
• More information - 01795 580006

Rat Attack - The Forum (Tunbridge Wells) - 19/05/13
Tipped in the music press as rising stars.

• Tickets - £6 in advance
• Time - 7.30pm

Charity Concert - Detling Village Hall - 25/05/13
The Highly Strung Band present a range of 60's 70's music. In support of the The Heart of Kent Hospice.

• Tickets - £8 & food
• Time - 7.15pm
• More information - 07919 844856

Masters Historic Festival - Brands Hatch (GP) - 25 to 27/05/13
The annual Masters Historic Festival.

• Tickets - £18. Free entry for children aged 12 and under.
• Time - 8am
• More information - 0843 453 9000

Yes, Prime Minister - Assembly Hall Theatre (Tunbridge Wells) - 28/05 to 01/06/13
This acclaimed comedy has already enjoyed great success in the West End now comes to Kent. Michael Fenton Stevens, Crispin Redman and Bernard Matus star with excellent support.

• Tickets - From £17.50
• Time - 7.30pm with a Wednesday and Saturday matinee
• More information - 01892 530613

Walking with Beowulf - Ferry House Inn (Harty) - 02/06/13
Local storyteller and playwright Roisin Murray on a gentle stroll as she shares episodes from this 1000-year-old tale, believed by archaeologist Dr Paul Wilkinson to have been set on the Isle of Harty. The walk is over about 1 mile, partly uneven. The walk will depart at 11am from the car park of The Ferry House Inn on Sheppey. Booking advisable.

• Tickets - £2
• Time - 11am to 1pm
• More information - 07932 794251 or roisin@morethanstories.org.uk 

Great Cynics - The Forum (Tunbridge Wells) - 03/06/13
Penultimate gig of the twelve date tour.

• Tickets - £6
• Time - 8pm

Britten and Contemporaries - St Paul's Church (Canterbury) - 15/06/13
The Canterbury Singers, director David Newsholme, present works from Britten, Finzi, Elgar, Stanford and Walton.

• Tickets £8
• Time 7.30 pm
• More information - 01227 863172

Britten and Beyond - St. Mary of Charity Parish Church (Faversham) - 23/06/13
City of Canterbury Chamber Choir, conductor George Vass, Blaze Ensemble, and Edward Kemp-Luck (organ).

• Tickets - £12, students, under 16s free
• Time - 7.30 pm.
• More information - 01227 731293

The Creation by Joseph Haydn - Assembly Hall (Royal Tunbridge Wells) - 16/06/13
Royal Tunbridge Wells Choral Society and Orchestra Conducted by Rebecca Miller and led by Jane Gomm. Milton's masterpiece and Old Testament narrative fused in this brilliant work.

• Tickets - From £10
• Time - 3pm
• More information - 01892 530613

Geno Washington - The Forum (Tunbridge Wells) - 06/07/13
A legend supported by the Yo Yo's + DJ Karl Quinn

• Tickets - £13
• Time - 7.30pm

Charity Football Match - Gallagher Stadium (Maidstone) - 07/07/13
Actors from EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Waterloo Road join a charity match in aid of Once Upon A Smile. The match is being sponsored by Gallery Nightclub in Bank Street and the celebs will make an appearance at Maidstone’s newest venue on Saturday 6 July.

• Tickets - £5, £3 under 16s.
• Time - 2pm

Michael Jackson, The Legend Continues - Assembly Hall (Tunbridge Wells) - 31/08/13
Navi brings his acclaimed tribute show to Kent. This performer has starred in over 300 international shows in 57 different countries.

• Tickets - £18.50, concessions £16.50
• Time - 7.30pm
• More information - 01892 530613

Aliens Love Underpants - Assembly Hall (Tunbridge Wells) - 20 to 22/09/13
Based on the book by Claire Freedman and Ben Court. Adapted and directed by Adam Bampton Smith.Running time 50minutes no interval. Suitable for children aged 3+.

• Tickets - £12, Schools £8.50
• Time -
• More information - 01892 530613
  

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