Local & Community Events

Discover local community events for Medway residents and visitors to enjoy!

September

Heritage Open Days - Friday, 11 to Sunday 20, September
Various participating venues across Medway

Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. Visit this link for more details.

MacBeth performed by Handlebarbs - Friday, 11 September
Medway Yacht Club, Lower Upnor

Join the troupe at Medway Yacht Club for a hilariously high-octane production of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ like you’ve never seen before. This is an outdoor performance. For more details and tickets, visit this link.

Pop Princesses - Saturday, 27 September
Hoo Village Hall, Hoo

Join us for a magical princess party filled with singing, dancing, and meet-and-greets with your favourite princesses. Fancy dress encouraged for children! For more details and tickets, visit this link.

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

Remembrance Sunday is a day to honour and commemorate the contributions of British and Commonwealth military personnel and civilians in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts.

Christmas in Medway

The festive spirit in Medway features pantomimes at the theatre, Dickensian Christmas festivities with parades and carols, and of course, the ever-popular Rochester Christmas markets. Not to be missed this year is the Panto "Cinderella" at the Central Theatre in Chatham.

What's On at Chatham's Central Theatre?

Enjoy blockbuster comedy, scintillating live music, and plenty to spark the kids’ imagination.

For shows and performances taking place at The Central Theatre in Chatham, visit Medway Tickets Live website.

More Events!

For more festivals and events happening across Medway, visit our What's On section.