Herne Bay Festival 2025
Sunday July 20th to Sunday August 17th

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Memorial Park Herne Bay

From July 20, 2025 

to July 20, 2025

Sunday

Fab with over 100 market stalls and entertainment  FREE ENTRY

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Pandemonium at The Party on The Pier!!!

Seaside Museum 12 William St, Herne Bay CT6 5EJ

From July 21, 2025 

to July 21, 2025

Monday

It’s Monday 3rd OCTOBER 1836 the Grand Opening of Herne Bay’s new Clocktower. Mister Neale and Mister Penwick have been planning the celebrations for months, with bands, acrobats and jugglers, a parade and fireworks and flames to illuminate the entire pier. But, when a freak accident threatens to undo the festivities, can anyone save the day????

Wizard Stories brand of interactive storytelling is by its’ very nature a true interpretation of Sun Sea and Celebration. This years’ theme focusses on the 1836 celebrations on the seafront of the opening of the Clocktower. Our eight bespoke stories each has a coastal theme and through interaction and encouragement with professional storytellers the audience members are welcomed into a creative space to listen, imagine and create.

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Pandemonium at The Party on The Pier!!!

Seaside Museum 12 William St, Herne Bay CT6 5EJ

From July 21, 2025 

to July 21, 2025

Monday

It’s Monday 3rd OCTOBER 1836 the Grand Opening of Herne Bay’s new Clocktower. Mister Neale and Mister Penwick have been planning the celebrations for months, with bands, acrobats and jugglers, a parade and fireworks and flames to illuminate the entire pier. But, when a freak accident threatens to undo the festivities, can anyone save the day????

Wizard Stories brand of interactive storytelling is by its’ very nature a true interpretation of Sun Sea and Celebration. This years’ theme focusses on the 1836 celebrations on the seafront of the opening of the Clocktower. Our eight bespoke stories each has a coastal theme and through interaction and encouragement with professional storytellers the audience members are welcomed into a creative space to listen, imagine and create.

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Children Craft Event

Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay CT6 5JY

From July 23, 2025 

to July 23, 2025

Wednesday

Please see Herne Bay Library free craft events for Herne Bay Festival.

Pre Book tickets as only 20 children’s spaces available

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Tennis Family Event

Herne Bay Sports Hub Parkland Road Off Braid Drive Herne Bay Kent CT6 5DN

From July 24, 2025 

to July 24, 2025

Thursday

Taster Tennis sessions

More details soon

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Michael® Starring Ben – the Magic of Michael Jackson

Herne Bay Pier

From July 26, 2025 

to July 26, 2025

Saturday

The Ultimate Tribute to Michael Jackson 

There will only be one Michael Jackson. His music spanned a generation and the legacy of his unparalleled music continues to this day. Michael was the greatest entertainer, a musical legend and creative genius who became the definition of pop, the King of Pop.  We are so pleased to see Ben back on ​The Pier for a 3rd year!!!!

Michael starring Ben is the latest smash hit theatre production from renowned producer James Baker and features the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman; who not only looks and sounds like Michael Jackson, but has honed his routine so impeccably that audiences believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.

Michael starring Ben creates the most authentic, lively and powerful re-creation of the iconic superstar you will see anywhere.

Beer on the Pier, Bar 19 and the Food Huts will be open 
(Only food and drink purchased from the above outlets allowed)
Remember this is an outside venue and the evenings can be chilly so do come prepared.
Event Details
Doors Open at 7:30PM
From 8:00PM to 10:15PM

Commissions & FINAL paintings LAOTY Final 2024 WEB

Herne Bay Landscape Artist 2025

Wimereux Square , Herne Bay ,CT6 5NX

From July 26, 2025 

to July 26, 2025

Saturday

Plein Air free competition available to the public

Everyone is welcome over the age of 16, no need for qualifications or professions.

More details to follow

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Herne Bay Folk Festival

All over the BAY details to be announced

From July 25, 2025 

to July 27, 2025

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Latest News…..We have had to change our main venue for the Saturday. Instead of “The Vibe/Vibette”, the Main stage will be *** “The Ex-Serviceman’s Club”*** . We are pleased to add this very welcoming venue to our list. Conveniently located in William Street, just off Herne Bay High Street: just 200 yards from the other venues. It provides 2 main stages and has a well stocked bar that offers drinks at club prices- including draft ales and lager etc.
There is a dance floor area which will be perfect for the Cajun Workshop and Dance led by Kay Anderson supported by the multi-talented band Crisis. Other acts appearing during the day include: Bellibone Rig, Ian Petrie & Sue Hudson, Sam Brothers, No Worries with Sally Ironmonger & Brian Carter concluding the day’s proceedings in town at 6pm.
We are also pleased to add ***”CACAO Atelier” ***as a new venue. This is Kent’s first ceremonial cacao experience. serving premium, daily wellness cacao in a cozy, tranquil café setting. It is ideal as a “Quiet Space” at the Festival and a venue for a time of tranquility, peace, acoustic vibes, spoken words, poetry and maybe even yoga !
 
JUST ADDED: NEW VENUE,NEW STAGE & NEW ACTS
This year we add “THE DIVERS ARMS” to our list of venues. This is conveniently situated along the sea front on Central Parade with ample room to accommodate a stage of music.
Extra for this year we welcome the introduction of a “songwriters” stage. It will be called the NEW & HOME GROWN Stage . The hosts will be the duo MILTON HIDE who are experienced songwriters themselves and later FROM THE WORKSHOP, AKA Jonnie and Helen who are fast building a reputation for penning their own Indie/alternative folk songs. The many guests for the sessions will include ARTHUR KITCHENER, BOB KENWARD, RARE FOLK, STAGGRED RAY and ALABASTER ORPHANS who will offer their original songs in their own individual styles.
We are also pleased to announce the legendary ENDA McCABE as one of our Headline acts. Dublin-born, Enda is a talented Traditional Folk performer & a fine vocalist. and has toured extensively for many years and well- received at concerts and Festivals.
Link here
 
 
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Pandemonium at The Party on The Pier!!!

Seaside Museum 12 William St, Herne Bay CT6 5EJ

From July 28, 2025 

to July 28, 2025

Monday

It’s Monday 3rd OCTOBER 1836 the Grand Opening of Herne Bay’s new Clocktower. Mister Neale and Mister Penwick have been planning the celebrations for months, with bands, acrobats and jugglers, a parade and fireworks and flames to illuminate the entire pier. But, when a freak accident threatens to undo the festivities, can anyone save the day????

Wizard Stories brand of interactive storytelling is by its’ very nature a true interpretation of Sun Sea and Celebration. This years’ theme focusses on the 1836 celebrations on the seafront of the opening of the Clocktower. Our eight bespoke stories each has a coastal theme and through interaction and encouragement with professional storytellers the audience members are welcomed into a creative space to listen, imagine and create.

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Pandemonium at The Party on The Pier!!!

Seaside Museum 12 William St, Herne Bay CT6 5EJ

From July 28, 2025 

to July 28, 2025

Monday

It’s Monday 3rd OCTOBER 1836 the Grand Opening of Herne Bay’s new Clocktower. Mister Neale and Mister Penwick have been planning the celebrations for months, with bands, acrobats and jugglers, a parade and fireworks and flames to illuminate the entire pier. But, when a freak accident threatens to undo the festivities, can anyone save the day????

Wizard Stories brand of interactive storytelling is by its’ very nature a true interpretation of Sun Sea and Celebration. This years’ theme focusses on the 1836 celebrations on the seafront of the opening of the Clocktower. Our eight bespoke stories each has a coastal theme and through interaction and encouragement with professional storytellers the audience members are welcomed into a creative space to listen, imagine and create.

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Children Craft Event

Herne Bay Library 124 High Street, Herne Bay CT6 5JY

From July 30, 2025 

to July 30, 2025

Wednesday

Please see Herne Bay Library free craft events for Herne Bay Festival.

Pre Book tickets as only 20 children’s spaces available

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Sandcastle Competition

On Beach opposite Cains Amusements

From July 30, 2025 

to July 30, 2025

Wednesday

Details of Times etc to follow

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