What’s on in Margate

Explore what’s on in Margate at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns, including live music, outdoor cinema, theatre, family events and community activities by the sea.
This page lists upcoming things to do in Margate throughout the year.

Looking for an overview of what’s on in Margate?See our guide to things to do in Margate at The Oval Bandstand.

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  • Sold on Soul : Oval Summer Sundays

    Summer Sundays concerts at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns are back!!! 🎶 Sold on Soul Live: Summer Sunday Concert at The Oval! 🌞💃 Get ready for a soulful summer Sunday […]

    £2

  • The Notebook – Cliftonville Outdoor Cinema

    "Experience Movie Magic Under the Stars! Cliftonville Outdoor Cinema: Where Films Come to Life!" At the Cliftonville Outdoor Cinema we bring the community together to laugh, cry, eat popcorn, and […]

    £12

  • The Dukes of Swing : Oval Summer Sundays

    Summer Sundays concerts at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns are back!!! Summer Sundays: The Dukes of Swing Live at The Oval   Step back in time and soak up the […]

    £2

  • The Big Quiz – May 2026

    Get ready for The Big Quiz, a fun and challenging trivia night where you can test your knowledge and win outside at The Oval Bandstand 🎉 The Big Quiz – […]

    £2

  • The Big Quiz – June 2026

    Get ready for The Big Quiz, a fun and challenging trivia night where you can test your knowledge and win outside at The Oval Bandstand 🎉 The Big Quiz – […]

    £2

  • Cliftonville Classic Car Show

    Classic cars, vintage motorcycles and motoring heritage, set across the lawns of The Oval Bandstand and Lawns Ramsgate Old Motor and Motorcycle Club, in partnership with The Oval Bandstand & […]

    £2

  • The Old Country Crows – Oval Summer Sundays

    Join us for a laid-back daytime live show at The Oval Bandstand with The Old Country Crows. Expect warm harmonies, jangly guitars and Americana-tinged songs inspired by the open road, […]

    £2

  • Professor Slug’s House of Bugs (family show summer)

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    Help Professor Slug's solve buggy problems with puppets, songs and slime! An interactive, silly bug adventure for ages 3+. Professor Slug's is an eccentric expert on invertebrates who helps bugs […]

    £5

  • The Big Quiz – July 2026

    Get ready for The Big Quiz, a fun and challenging trivia night where you can test your knowledge and win outside at The Oval Bandstand 🎉 The Big Quiz – […]

    £2

  • Margate Country Music Festival 2026

    The Margate Country Music Festival returns to The Oval, a day filled with live music, dancing, competitions, games and DJ's. The Margate Country Music Festival charges into The Oval on […]

    £12

  • The Big Quiz – August 2026

    Get ready for The Big Quiz, a fun and challenging trivia night where you can test your knowledge and win outside at The Oval Bandstand 🎉 The Big Quiz – […]

    £2

  • Cliftonville Classic Car Show – August 2026

    The Oval Bandstand & Lawns The Oval Bandstand and Lawns, Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville, Margate, Kent, United Kingdom

    Classic cars, vintage motorcycles and motoring heritage, set across the lawns of The Oval Bandstand and Lawns Ramsgate Old Motor and Motorcycle Club, in partnership with The Oval Bandstand & […]

    Free