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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  • FREE Kids Sand Art session at The Oval Bandstand

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

    Sand art is a gentle creative activity where children sprinkle and layer colourful sand to make a picture or bottle.Sand Art Outdoors at The Oval – Calm Creative Play by […]

  • 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

  • Sing and Sign baby signing classes at The Oval Bandstand

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

    Sing and Sign at The Oval: fun, interactive music and signing for babies and toddlers in a relaxed Cliftonville setting. Sing and Sign Outdoors at The Oval – Led by […]

    Free
  • Electric Hoarse

    Electric Hoarse : Oval Summer Sundays – Margate – Live Music

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

    Electric Hoarse Live at The Oval Bandstand Turn up the volume and feel the energy as Electric Hoarse takes the stage at The Oval Bandstand for an electrifying Summer Sunday […]

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

    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

  • M.T. Pockets : Oval Summer Sundays – Live music – Margate

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

    Big soul. Proper funk. Classic rock & roll. M.T. Pockets bring the feel-good live soundtrack Margate loves, join us in the sunshine.Summer Sundays: M.T. Pockets Live at The Oval BandstandM.T. […]

  • FREE Kids Sand Art session at The Oval Bandstand

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

    Sand art is a gentle creative activity where children sprinkle and layer colourful sand to make a picture or bottle.Sand Art Outdoors at The Oval – Calm Creative Play by […]

  • Suncharmer : Oval Summer Sunday’s – Margate

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

    Suncharmer Live in Margate – Indie Rock at The Oval Bandstand Suncharmer are a high-energy indie rock quartet their sound resides in the liminal space between soaring, glitter-drenched anthems and […]

    £2

  • Heroes : Oval Summer Sundays – Margate – Live Music

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

    Heroes bring the ultimate tribute to New Wave, Mod, and Ska to The Oval Bandstand! Get ready for a summer afternoon like no other as Heroes bring the ultimate tribute […]

    £2

  • The Big Quiz – August 2026

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

    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

  • Taking Care of Vegas : Oval Summer Sundays

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

    Taking Care of Vegas Live at The Oval Bandstand Feel the thrill of Las Vegas right here in Margate as Taking Care of Vegas brings the electrifying sound of Elvis […]

    £2