Discover local community events for Medway residents and visitors to enjoy!
This dedicated page highlights local community events happening in town centres, open spaces, and venues near you. For more information on select events, please visit the provided links.
May
Rochester Sweeps Festival - Saturday 2 to Monday 4 May
Rochester town centre
This vibrant three‑day spring festival attracting thousands with free performances, tradition, and community spirit! Visit this link for more details.
Romanian Market - Sunday 3 May
Great Lines Heritage Park
Family-friendly market with 40 stalls, live music, and children's activities.
Kiddies Funfair - Tuesday 5 May
Cliffe Woods
Kids' funfair - aimed at the under 12s.
Kent Plant Fair - Sunday 17 May
Riverside Country Park
A free event featuring plant and seed stalls run by local growers and community members, as well as handicraft and clothing stalls. Light refreshment vendors will also be on-site.
Hempstead Village Fair - Sunday 17 May
Hempstead Playing Fields
Free entry. Enjoy a wide range of stalls and activities, including craft and gift stalls, Children's rides, food, and drinks. Plus inflatables and classic vehicles on display.
Kiddies Funfair - Monday 18 May
Rainham
Kids' funfair - aimed at the under 12s.
June
Walk the Night - Friday 19 June
St Mary's island
Sponsored a 10km walk/run around St Mary's Island taking place in the evening. Fundraising for the Wisdom Hospice.
Armed Forces Day - Saturday 27 June
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
July
Funfair - Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 July
Jacksons Field, Rochester
Family funfair for all age ranges.
The Vines Cherry Picnic - Saturday 11 July
The Vines, Rochester
The Cherry Picnic is the main annual event hosted by Friends of The Vines. Enjoy fresh cherries from a local farmer, live music, and a variety of stalls.
Isle of Grain Fete & Carnival - Saturday 18 July
St James' Playing Field
Free event. Starts at 1:30pm. A community fun-day for all ages, featuring a carnival procession and fete officially opened at 3pm. Enjoy a funfair, stalls, beer tent, and entertainment.
Love Gillingham - Sunday 19 July
Gillingham High Street
Family fun event on Gillingham High Street, featuring entertainment, stalls, and face painting.
Let Loose - Saturday 25 July
Balmoral Gardens, Gillingham
Free concert dedicated to raising awareness and supporting victims of abuse.
August
Dino Day - Wednesday 12 August
Chatham town centre & Pentagon Centre
Join us for a FREE family adventure filled with prehistoric fun!
Medway Pride - Saturday 22 August
Rochester Castle Gardens
This vibrant, not-for-profit community event proudly celebrates equality, inclusion, and diversity across all of Medway’s communities. Visit this link for more details.
Super Saturday - Saturday 29 August
Chatham town centre
Super Saturday brings superheroes, movie cars, fun activities to Chatham town centre.
October
International Circus - Wednesday 14 to Sunday 18 October
Jacksons Field, Rochester
International circus featuring traditional, modern, and specialty acts from around the world. Ticketed event.
November & December
Remembrance Sunday - Sunday 8 November
(Parades & services) at various town centres
Christmas in Medway
What's On at Chatham's Central Theatre?
For shows and performances taking place at The Central Theatre in Chatham, visit Medway Tickets Live website.
Image: The Central Theatre, Chatham (interior)
