Christmas Lights, Markets & Santa Science Sleuthing
A whole week of festive events...
I hope Christmas is your thing, because the festive season has officially begun. Ramsgate’s Christmas light switch-on is happening next Sunday, and it’s surrounded by a whole lineup of events. As a small business owner here in town, I can’t stress enough how much it means when people come out and support local - especially during a season that often helps carry us through the early months of the new year. So pop on your Christmas hat, get your gifting plans in order, and head out to enjoy some *very merry* events.
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
🎄 Christmas Lights Switch On
Sun 30 Nov, 11am - 5pm / Ramsgate Town Centre
IT’S CHRISTMASSSSS! Head to the town centre next weekend for Santa’s Grotto, live entertainment, children’s rides, workshops, a festive market and more! The lights will officially be switched on at 4.30pm with Samba Ya Wantsum leading the parade down to St George’s Church for more illuminations, music and mince pies. Festive season 2025, let’s do this!
🎟 Free
🐦 Swifts in Thanet by Kerry Sabin-Dawson
Mon 24 Nov, 6.45 - 8pm / Radford House
Swift lovers, I know you’re reading this. Ramsgate & District Horticultural Society present an update from Kerry Sabin-Dawson on swifts in Thanet, and how you can help.
🎟 £3 for members, £5 for non-members / Pay on the door
🎥 Film: A Prophet
Wed 26 Nov, 7pm / Ramsgate Community Cinema
This BAFTA-winning French crime film tells the story of Malik El Djebena, an imprisoned man forced to carry out tasks for Corsican mob bosses, who secretly learns to navigate the criminal underworld. Described as Scarface meets The Godfather.
🎟 £3.50 suggested donation
🏺Ghost Lands: Sara Cadogan & Gillian Farrell
Fri 28 - Sun 30 Nov, 11-5pm / 35 Addington Street (Margo in Margate studio)
Artists Sara Cadogan and Gillian Farrell present an exhibition that brings together paintings, mixed media, and painterly ceramics through found imagery, layered surfaces, and fragmented forms.
🎟 Free
🍷 Seabird Quiz: Back to the 90s
Wed 26 Nov, from 7pm / Seabird
Addington Street’s bustling bar and restaurant hosts their monthly quiz - this time back to the 90s.
🎟 £2.50pp / Book your table
☕ Neurodivergent Friends Coffee Morning
Fri 28 Nov, 10am - 12pm / Albion House Hotel
A relaxed, open space to connect with others in whatever way works for you. Whether you’d like to chat, get creative, or simply enjoy a quiet coffee in company, you’re welcome to join in as much or as little as you like.
🎟 Free / Book here
🔨 Personalised Toolboxes by Signs by S&K
Sat 29 Nov, 11 - 5pm / Our Curated Abode
After a sell-out event last year, Mia of Signs by S&K is back at my shop offering personalisation on our best-selling toolboxes. Simply buy a toolbox or bring back the one you own for a fun, festive gift.
🎟 from £15 / Book here
🎁 Christmas Craft Market
Sat 29 Nov, 3 - 6pm / Violet’s
Make it a handmade Christmas with this local crafty market featuring cards, knitted items, jewellery and personalised items.
🎟 Free
🎅 Discovery Planet Presents: Santa Science Sleuthing
Sun 30 Nov, 11am - 4pm / Ramsgate Space, Charlotte Court
After its successful Halloween return, Discovery Planet is back for some festive science experiments. Join young scientists for secrets, sleighs and scientific surprises.
🎟 Free
🎵 Radio Free Alice
Tue 25 Nov, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Straight from Down Under, this four-piece post-punk band will be bringing their energetic and art-school-inspired sound to the hall.
🎟 £16.50 / Book here
😂 Babatunde Aleshe: High Expectations
Thu 27 Nov, 8 - 10pm / The Granville Theatre
Taskmaster star and multi-award-winning comedian, Babatunde Aleshe, talks family life, his newfound fame and the joys of Costco in his new stand-up show.
🎟 from £20.90 / Book here
🤘 STRAY
Thu 27 Nov, 8 - 10.30pm / Red Arrow Music Club
Del Bromham and his band bring a blend of pile-driving rock anthems and soulful slow numbers.
🎟 £17.60 / Book here
🎸 Morrison Ford
Thu 27 Nov, from 8pm / Queen Charlotte
Hip hop and rap artist Morrison Ford will be performing with a live band at The QC. Expect some jazzy grooves.
🎟 Free
🎸 Ricky Fontayne
Fri 28 Nov, from 8.30pm / San Clu Hotel
Enjoy a night of rock’n’roll sing-along as Ricky Fontayne performs chart hits of the 50s and early 60s.
🎟 Free
🎵 Gaz Brookfield
Fri 28 Nov, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
West Country-based Gaz Brookfield will be celebrating the release of his tenth studio album, Waiting for Wisdom, which went straight in at number one in the Official UK Album Download Charts.
🎟 £15.50 / Book here
🎭 Wilson’s Comedy Club
Sat 29 Nov, 7.30 - 10.30pm / Queens Head
Three top comedians, Nicholas DeSanto, Samantha Day, and Matt Price, hope to have you laughing out loud at this monthly comedy event. Hosted by British Comedian of the Year finalist, Wilson Milton.
🎟 £13 / Book here
🥣 Sound Bath with Jimi and his Tibetan Singing Bowls
Tue 25 Nov, 7 - 8pm / Gather &
Relax your mind and soul as you melt into Jimi’s healing tones and frequencies. Bring your own mat, blanket and water.
🎟 £20 / Email to book
🗣 Winter Women’s Song Circle
Wed 26 Nov, 7.30 - 9.30pm / Gather &
Embrace feminine power in this monthly song circle, which, simply put, involves singing with other women in a circle.
🎟 £10 / Book now
🎅 Yoga & Christmas Wreath Workshop
Sat 29 Nov, 1 - 5.30pm / Ramsgate Space, Charlotte Court
Spend the day getting creative with Sari and MJ as they guide you through a gentle yoga session and soothing sound bath, followed by a Christmas wreath-making workshop.
🎟 £80 / DM to book
3 THINGS TO KNOW…
Ramsgate Advent Doors has announced this year’s schedule. Visit a different location every day in December and support Ramsgate’s Salvation Army Homeless Shelter.
Sabina Desir will be back at St George’s Church on Sat 19 Dec for A Soulful Winter’s Night. This will likely sell out, so grab your tickets now.
Ramsgate Thrift Store is MOVING! Find out the new location here.