- FEATURED EVENT
- FREE ACTIVITY
Dr Who Trail
Seaside Museum 12 William St, Herne Bay CT6 5EJ
From July 18, 2026
to August 16, 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Family fun, Mainly kids
The Edwardian Promenade
Seaside Museum 12 William Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5EJ
From July 21, 2026
to September 5, 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Educational
Knit ‘n’ Natter
Briggsys Emporium 75 High St, Herne Bay CT6 5LQ
From July 21, 2026
to July 21, 2026
Tuesday
Free Activity
The Happy Hut
Beach Hut 38 passed the Kings Hall
From July 22, 2026
to July 24, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Educational, Free Activity, Seaside fun
Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Longer Walk
Leaving from the Clocktower, Herne Bay
From July 22, 2026
to July 22, 2026
Wednesday
Free Activity
Herne Bay Folk Festival
All over the Bay -- see separate details for each day/venue
From July 24, 2026
to July 26, 2026
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Family fun, Free Activity, Music
Story time
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From July 24, 2026
to July 24, 2026
Friday
Free Activity, Mainly kids
Folk Festival at Hampton Bay Park
Hampton Bay Park Whitstable Rd, Herne Bay CT6 8BL
From July 24, 2026
to July 24, 2026
Friday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Originals
Beach Creative Beach House, Beach St, Herne Bay CT6 5PT
From July 24, 2026
to July 30, 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Art, Free Activity
Chinoiserie Exhibition
Beach Creative Beach House, Beach St, Herne Bay CT6 5PT
From July 24, 2026
to July 30, 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Art, Free Activity
Live Music – The Beginning
Divers Arms 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JQ
From July 24, 2026
to July 24, 2026
Friday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Live Music — Wasted
Ship Inn 17 Central Parade Herne Bay
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Dance, Free Activity, Music
Dolly and Friends
Strode Park Strode Park House, Lower Herne Rd , Herne
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Music
Live Music — Evie
Heron Pub Station Rd, Herne Bay CT6 5QJ
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity, Music
Lego Club (group activity)
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity, Mainly kids
Folk Festival at THE PUB
The PUB 73 High Street Herne Bay
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity, Music
Folk Festival at Bay Unite
Bay Unite 104 Mortimer St, Herne Bay CT6 5EB
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Dance, Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Folk Festival at The ROSE Inn
Rose Inn Mortimer St, Herne Bay CT6 5ER
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity, Music
Folk Festival at CACAO Atelier
CACAO Atelier 154 Mortimer St, Herne Bay CT6 5DU
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Folk Festival at Ex-Servicemans Club
Ex-Servicemans Club 35 William St, Herne Bay CT6 5NR
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity, Music
Folk Festival at Harry’s Bar
Harry's Bar 83 Mortimer St, Herne Bay CT6 5PR
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Folk Festival at The Cosmic Sailor
The Cosmic Sailor 121 Mortimer St, Herne Bay CT6 5EX
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity, Music
Folk Festival at The Divers Arms
Divers Arms 66 Central Parade Herne Bay CT6 5JQ
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity, Music
Folk Festival at Hampton Bay Park
Hampton Bay Park Whitstable Rd, Herne Bay CT6 8BL
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Live Music – WTA Funk
Four Fathoms 2 High St, Herne Bay CT6 5LH
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Hunger and Thirst with Claire Fuller
The Little Green Bookshop 38 High St, Herne Bay CT6 5LH
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Educational, Mainly grown ups
Live Music – BREED
Divers Arms 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JQ
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Walk ‘n’ Talk To Reculver
Leaving from the Clocktower, Herne Bay
From July 25, 2026
to July 25, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity
Folk Festival at Hampton Bay Park
Hampton Bay Park Whitstable Rd, Herne Bay CT6 8BL
From July 26, 2026
to July 26, 2026
Sunday
Food & drink, Free Activity
Live Music – Gabriel
Four Fathoms 2 High St, Herne Bay CT6 5LH
From July 26, 2026
to July 26, 2026
Sunday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Tai Chi Demonstration and Taster Session
Clocktower Plaza
From July 26, 2026
to July 26, 2026
Sunday
Art, Dance, Free Activity, Sports
Live Music – Sunset Alley
Divers Arms 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JQ
From July 26, 2026
to July 26, 2026
Sunday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Herne Bay Land Train
Various stops around Town
From July 26, 2026
to July 31, 2026
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Family fun, Seaside fun
Live Music – Hollie Firmin
Rose Inn Mortimer St, Herne Bay CT6 5ER
From July 26, 2026
to July 26, 2026
Sunday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Sun, Surf and Suspicion. A seaside Odyssey!
Herne Bay Museum 12 William St, Herne Bay CT6 5EJ
From July 27, 2026
to July 27, 2026
Monday
Free Activity, Mainly kids, Seaside fun
Notes From A Small Island
Herne Bay Little Theatre 44 Buller's Ave, Herne Bay CT6 8UH
From July 27, 2026
to August 1, 2026
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Educational, Theatre
Read to the beat
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From July 28, 2026
to July 28, 2026
Tuesday
Educational, Free Activity
Lego Fun for Families at the Museum
Seaside Museum 12 William St, Herne Bay CT6 5EJ
From July 28, 2026
to July 28, 2026
Tuesday
Family fun, Free Activity, Mainly kids
Knit ‘n’ Natter
Briggsys Emporium 75 High St, Herne Bay CT6 5LQ
From July 28, 2026
to July 28, 2026
Tuesday
Free Activity
Sandcastles in the Sky
On the Beach outside Cain's Amusements 123-135 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 8SS
From July 29, 2026
to July 29, 2026
Wednesday
Free Activity, Mainly kids, Seaside fun
The Happy Hut
Beach Hut 38 passed the Kings Hall
From July 29, 2026
to July 31, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Educational, Free Activity, Seaside fun
Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Shorter Walk
Leaving from the Clocktower, Herne Bay
From July 29, 2026
to July 29, 2026
Wednesday
Free Activity
Herne Bay History Trail
Herne Bay Historical Records Society Pettman House, Hanover Square, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5NY
From July 30, 2026
to July 30, 2026
Thursday
Educational, Family fun, Free Activity
Baby rhyme time
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From July 30, 2026
to July 30, 2026
Thursday
Family fun, Free Activity, Mainly kids
Herne Bay Cartoon Festival 2026 Exhibition
Beach Creative Beach House, Beach St, Herne Bay CT6 5PT
From July 31, 2026
to August 13, 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Art, Educational, Family fun, Free Activity
Story time
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From July 31, 2026
to July 31, 2026
Friday
Free Activity, Mainly kids
Live Music – Cakehole
Four Fathoms 2 High St, Herne Bay CT6 5LH
From July 31, 2026
to July 31, 2026
Friday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Firkins At Full Moon in July
Goodys Ales Bleangate Brewery Braggs Lane Herne CT6 B7NP
From July 31, 2026
to July 31, 2026
Friday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Live Music – Bourne n Bred
Divers Arms 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JQ
From July 31, 2026
to July 31, 2026
Friday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Live Music — Andrew Lawrence
Ship Inn17 Central Parade Herne Bay
From August 1, 2026
to August 1, 2026
Saturday
Dance, Free Activity, Music
MIMS — BARNFIRE
Mortimer Street , Herne Bay, CT6 5EB
From August 1, 2026
to August 1, 2026
Saturday
Music
Landscape Artist of The Year
Wimereux Square , Herne Bay CT6
From August 1, 2026
to August 1, 2026
Saturday
Art, Educational, Free Activity
Live Music — Andy and Maria
The Heron Station Rd, Herne Bay CT6 5QJ
From August 1, 2026
to August 1, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity, Music
Smugglers Trail Walk and Talk
All around Herne
From August 1, 2026
to August 2, 2026
Saturday, Sunday
Educational, Family fun
Lego Club (group activity)
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From August 1, 2026
to August 1, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity, Mainly kids
Live Music – Ben Millbery Exp
Four Fathoms 2 High St, Herne Bay CT6 5LH
From August 1, 2026
to August 1, 2026
Saturday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Herne Bay Cartoon Festival 2026 Workshop
Beach Creative Beach House, Beach St, Herne Bay CT6 5PT
From August 1, 2026
to August 1, 2026
Saturday
Educational, Family fun, Free Activity, Seaside fun
Live Music – Jed
Divers Arms 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JQ
From August 1, 2026
to August 1, 2026
Saturday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Queer Coffee Morning
Pier Ceylon 163 Station Rd, Herne Bay CT6 5NE
From August 1, 2026
to August 1, 2026
Saturday
Food & drink
Baytastic 6
Memorial Park Herne Bay
From August 2, 2026
to August 2, 2026
Sunday
Art, Dance, Family fun, Food & drink, Free Activity, Music, Seaside fun, Sports
The Smugglers’ Stories
Seaside Museum 12 William St, Herne Bay CT6 5EJ
From August 2, 2026
to August 2, 2026
Sunday
Educational, Family fun
Herne Bay Cartoon Festival 2026 Live Event
The Bandstand Seafront Herne Bay
From August 2, 2026
to August 2, 2026
Sunday
Art, Educational, Family fun, Free Activity, Seaside fun
Live Music – Pepper & Rice
Divers Arms 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JQ
From August 2, 2026
to August 2, 2026
Sunday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Live Music – Chris Ifill
Rose Inn Mortimer St, Herne Bay CT6 5ER
From August 2, 2026
to August 2, 2026
Sunday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Sun, Surf and Suspicion!! – A Seaside Odyssey!
Herne Bay Museum 12 William St, Herne Bay CT6 5EJ
From August 3, 2026
to August 3, 2026
Monday
Free Activity, Mainly kids
Beginners Guitar Workshop
Beach Creative Beach House, Beach St, Herne Bay CT6 5PT
From August 3, 2026
to August 7, 2026
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Music
MIMS — UP THE CREEK – UKULELE ENSEMBLE
Mortimer Street , Herne Bay, CT6 5EB
From August 4, 2026
to August 4, 2026
Tuesday
Free Activity, Music
Read to the beat
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From August 4, 2026
to August 4, 2026
Tuesday
Educational, Family fun, Free Activity
Seashore Safari at Reculver
Meet by the public car part nearest to the King Ethelbert pub.
From August 4, 2026
to August 4, 2026
Tuesday
Educational, Family fun, Free Activity, Seaside fun
Knit ‘n’ Natter
Briggsys Emporium 75 High St, Herne Bay CT6 5LQ
From August 4, 2026
to August 4, 2026
Tuesday
Free Activity, Seaside fun
MIMS — JACOB WATTS PIANO RECITAL
Mortimer Street , Herne Bay, CT6 5EB
From August 5, 2026
to August 5, 2026
Wednesday
Free Activity, Music
Kiss Me Quick, a celebration of seaside living in all its glory.
Sarah Baulch Gallery The URC Church, Mortimer St, Herne Bay CT6 5EB
From August 5, 2026
to August 29, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Art, Educational, Family fun, Free Activity
Sandcastles in the Sky
On the Beach outside Cain's Amusements 123-135 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 8SS
From August 5, 2026
to August 5, 2026
Wednesday
Free Activity, Mainly kids, Seaside fun
Round The Bends Comedy Club
Hampton Bay Park, Whitstable Road, Herne Bay, CT6 8BL
From August 5, 2026
to August 5, 2026
Wednesday
Mainly grown ups, Theatre
Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Longer Walk
Leaving from the Clocktower, Herne Bay
From August 5, 2026
to August 5, 2026
Wednesday
Free Activity, Seaside fun
The Happy Hut
Beach Hut 38 passed the Kings Hall
From August 5, 2026
to August 7, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Educational, Free Activity, Seaside fun
MIMS — STEVE ANSELL
Mortimer Street , Herne Bay, CT6 5EB
From August 6, 2026
to August 6, 2026
Thursday
Free Activity, Music
Baby rhyme time
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From August 6, 2026
to August 6, 2026
Thursday
Educational, Free Activity, Mainly kids
Mini Golf Festival Competition
iFun Family Entertainment Centre, 137-140 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 8SS
From August 6, 2026
to August 6, 2026
Thursday
Family fun, Free Activity, Mainly kids, Seaside fun
Live Music – Dave Shepherd
Four Fathoms 2 High St, Herne Bay CT6 5LH
From August 6, 2026
to August 6, 2026
Thursday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Scavenger Hunt
Hampton - Meet by the shelter by the Hampton Inn
From August 6, 2026
to August 6, 2026
Thursday
Family fun, Free Activity, Mainly kids
Michael Bublé Experience
Herne Bay Pier
From August 7, 2026
to August 7, 2026
Friday
Music
Story time
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From August 7, 2026
to August 7, 2026
Friday
Free Activity, Mainly kids
Live Music – Squeeze Gut Alley
Divers Arms 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JQ
From August 7, 2026
to August 7, 2026
Friday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Live Music — Happy Daze
Ship Inn17 Central Parade Herne Bay
From August 8, 2026
to August 8, 2026
Saturday
Dance, Free Activity, Music
Carnival Day
On the Seafront
From August 8, 2026
to August 8, 2026
Saturday
Art, Dance, Family fun, Fireworks, Food & drink, Free Activity, Music, Seaside fun
With a song in my heart
Herne Bay Baptist Church High Street Herne Bay
From August 8, 2026
to August 8, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity, Mainly grown ups, Music
Children’s Pavement Art Competition
Clocktower Plaza
From August 8, 2026
to August 8, 2026
Saturday
Mainly kids, Seaside fun
Herne Bay Kids Got Talent
Clocktower Plaza
From August 8, 2026
to August 8, 2026
Saturday
Dance, Family fun, Mainly kids
Live Music – Delta Blue
Clocktower Plaza
From August 8, 2026
to August 8, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity, Music
Fireworks Display
Clocktower Plaza
From August 8, 2026
to August 8, 2026
Saturday
Fireworks, Free Activity
Live Music — Ashley Crane
Heron Pub Station Rd, Herne Bay CT6 5QJ
From August 8, 2026
to August 8, 2026
Saturday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Lego Club (group activity)
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From August 8, 2026
to August 8, 2026
Saturday
Free Activity, Mainly kids
Discoboy — Time Machine
The Vibe 55 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JG
From August 8, 2026
to August 9, 2026
Saturday, Sunday
Dance, Music
Beer Festival & Live Music
The Red Shelter, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay CT6 8RP
From August 8, 2026
to August 8, 2026
Saturday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Board Game Night
Beach Creative Beach House, Beach St, Herne Bay CT6 5PT
From August 8, 2026
to August 8, 2026
Saturday
Family fun
Live Music – Mister44
Divers Arms 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JQ
From August 8, 2026
to August 8, 2026
Saturday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
MIMS – Ringlemere Quartet
Mortimer Street , Herne Bay, CT6 5EB
From August 9, 2026
to August 9, 2026
Sunday
Music
Beer Festival & Beach BBQ
The Red Shelter, Western Esplanade, Herne Bay CT6 8RP
From August 9, 2026
to August 9, 2026
Sunday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Live Music – Roy “Swingman” Brown
Four Fathoms 2 High St, Herne Bay CT6 5LH
From August 9, 2026
to August 9, 2026
Sunday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Live Music – Adam Green
Divers Arms 66 Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JQ
From August 9, 2026
to August 9, 2026
Sunday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Live Music – Paul Cantara
Rose Inn Mortimer St, Herne Bay CT6 5ER
From August 9, 2026
to August 9, 2026
Sunday
Food & drink, Free Activity, Music
Sun, Surf and Suspicion!! – A Seaside Odyssey!
Herne Bay Museum 12 William St, Herne Bay CT6 5EJ
From August 10, 2026
to August 10, 2026
Monday
Free Activity, Mainly kids, Seaside fun
Whitstable Bends Fun Day
Whitstable Bends, Whitstable Road, Whitstable, Herne Bay CT6 8BH
From August 10, 2026
to August 10, 2026
Monday
Family fun, Food & drink, Music, Seaside fun
Read to the beat
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From August 11, 2026
to August 11, 2026
Tuesday
Educational, Free Activity
Childrens Art Workshop
Sarah Baulch Gallery The URC Church, Mortimer St, Herne Bay CT6 5EB
From August 11, 2026
to August 11, 2026
Tuesday
Art, Educational, Free Activity, Mainly kids
Lego Fun for Families at the Museum
Seaside Museum 12 William St, Herne Bay CT6 5EJ
From August 11, 2026
to August 11, 2026
Tuesday
Family fun, Free Activity, Mainly kids
Knit and Natter
Briggsys 75 High St, Herne Bay CT6 5LQ
From August 11, 2026
to August 11, 2026
Tuesday
Free Activity, Seaside fun
Photography Exhibition
Baptist Church , High Street , Herne Bay CT6 5LA
From August 12, 2026
to August 15, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Art, Educational, Free Activity
Substance and Shadow
Beach Creative Beach House, Beach St, Herne Bay CT6 5PT
From August 12, 2026
to August 12, 2026
Wednesday
Art, Educational
Walk ‘n’ Talk – The Shorter Walk
Leaving from the Clocktower, Herne Bay
From August 12, 2026
to August 12, 2026
Wednesday
Free Activity, Seaside fun
The Happy Hut
Beach Hut 38 passed the Kings Hall
From August 12, 2026
to August 14, 2026
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Educational, Free Activity, Seaside fun
Herne Bay History Trail
Pettman House Hanover Square, Herne Bay CT6 5NY
From August 13, 2026
to August 13, 2026
Thursday
Educational, Family fun, Free Activity
Baby rhyme time
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From August 13, 2026
to August 13, 2026
Thursday
Free Activity, Mainly kids
Kunstkammer or Cabinet of Curiosities
Sarah Baulch Gallery, The United Reformed Church 104 Mortimer Street Herne Bay CT6 5EB.
From August 14, 2026
to August 14, 2026
Friday
Art, Dance, Free Activity, Theatre
Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno
Strode park Strode Park House, Lower Herne Rd Herne
From August 14, 2026
to August 14, 2026
Friday
Music
Story time
Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JY
From August 14, 2026
to August 14, 2026
Friday
Free Activity, Mainly kids
