Local & Community Events

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

Choral Workshop for Wellbeing - Sunday 14 June
King's School, Rochester

A transformative workshop designed to nurture both your voice and wellbing. Ticketed event. Visit this link for more details.

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

Chatham Carnival 2026 - Saturday 4 July
Chatham High Street & Pentagon Centre

Get ready for an exhilarating return of Chatham's vibrant town centre carnival, back for its fourth spectacular year! Visit this link for more details.

Medway Open Studios & Arts Festival- Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 July
Various locations throughout Medway

Each year, visitors are welcomed to explore the hidden creative work spaces and secret studios across Medway. Visit this link for more details.

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.

Sticks N Stones - Saturday 22 August
University of Greenwich (Chatham Campus)

Interactive wellbeing event, with family friendly activities. 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 

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