Don't Miss: Addington Street Vintage Trail, ICHI & Floating Frequencies
Plus, it's Active Ramsgate Week
Well, well, well. How lucky are we? The Ramsgate Riviera has spoiled us this past weekend, and my cup is feeling well and truly full. You can see some of what I got up to in the post below, but there were also parades, a party at Gather& and there’s more to come. I’ve absolutely got my eyes set on one of Scoop’s new ice cream croissants. Happy half-term to all those who celebrate. Here’s what’s on this week.
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
🛍️ Addington Street Vintage Trail
Sat 30 - Sun 31 May, 11am – 5pm / Addington Street, CT11 9JJ
Addington Street Vintage Trail is back again, and this time the weather looks to be on our side. Last time I sold a record amount of brooms, but you can also join us for vintage homeware, fashion, plants from Lindy, records, and much more.
🎟 Free
📖 Ramsgate Lit Festival
Mon 25 - Sun 31 May / The Book Hotel at The Falstaff
Ramsgate Literary Festival continues with talks from Rosa Rankin Gee, Adam Weymouth, and the organiser herself, Tamara Macfarlane. Lots to keep the children entertained too…
🎟 £6.50 per talk / Full schedule here
👨🍼 Spencer Rowell: The Athena 1980s Collection
Wed 27 - Sun 31 May / The Westminster Bank Building
If you were a homeowner in the 80s, chances are you had some of Spencer Rowell’s Athena collection on the walls (at least that’s what people tell me). L’Enfant, often called ‘Man & Baby’, was Athena’s most reproduced image, and you can see it for yourself in the beautiful old bank building.
🎟 Free. A percentage of gallery sales will be donated to Arts in Ramsgate
🎥 Film: Weapons
Wed 27 May, 7pm / Ramsgate Community Cinema
When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance. Yeah, it’s a horror.
🎟 Suggested donation £3 / Pay on the door
🧑🎨 Hold’s 5th Birthday Show!
Fri 29 May, 2 - 6pm, Sat 30 May, 11am - 9pm, Sun 31 May, midday - 6pm / Hold Gallery
Albert’s Street Hold Gallery is turning FIVE! In celebration, they’re displaying 50 artists of all different genres. I’m intrigued to see where it will all go. The studios will also be open for a butchers. Nosy people, it’s time to go!
🎟 Free
📸 FLASH: The Sculpture and Movement of Ron Hitchins
Sat 30 May, 4 - 7pm / Madsen Sylvester Studio
Ramsgate’s teeniest gallery presents British-born artist, sculptor, and flamenco dancer, Ron Hitchins. Curated by Cyana Madsen and Anthony Sylvester.
🎟 Free
🌍 Refillable Van
Mon 25 May, 11am - 2pm / Radford House
It’s your fortnightly reminder to fill up your reusables at The Refillable Van. From dried pasta to fairly liquid, they’ve got all your eco-friendly needs covered.
👒 Pre-Loved Clothes Sale
Sat 30 May, 2 - 4pm / Holy Trinity Church
I have very little information about this pre-loved sale, but I’m guessing it’s your typical church jumble, which I personally adore.
🎟 Free
👢The Vintage Collective Mini Fair
Sat 30 - Sun 31 May, 10am - 5pm / Ramsgate Space
For something a little more curated, try The Vintage Collective for mid-century decor, ceramics, clothes, vinyl & knick-knacks.
🎟 Free / Email to book
🃏Games Night
Fri 29 May, from 7pm / The Alley Bar
Fancy a low-pressure, gaming environment? Join the crew at The Alley bar for friendly (potentially competitive) vibes. Solo gamers are very welcome!
🎟 Free / Email to book
🎸 ICHI
Thu 28 May, 7pm - late / Ramsgate Music Hall
Hailing from Nagoya in Japan, ICHI combines quirky handmade instrument inventions with steel drums, ping-pong balls, a typewriter, toys & everyday objects in one short set. I wonder if he knows Look Mum No Computer?
🎟 £17.50 / Book here
🎶 Amba Tremain Band
Thu 28 May, 8 - 10.30pm / Red Arrow Club
Influenced by the likes of Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Lady Wray and Alicia Keys, Amba Tremain performs soul, commercial blues and RnB.
🎟 £15 / Book here
🤠 Bob Sumner
Fri 29 May, 7pm - late / Ramsgate Music Hall
Singer-songwriter Bob Sumner certainly looks like he’ll be bringing Americana to Ramsgate. Drawing on classic country pioneers and modern lyrical voices, he’ll be singing from his new album, Some Place to Rest Easy.
🎟 £15 / Book here
🎭 The Show Must Go On: The Granville Theatre Documentary Premiere Screening
Fri 29 May, 7.30 - 8.30pm / The Granville Theatre
This exclusive screening reveals never-before-seen footage from The Granville Theatre team’s renovation diaries, capturing every moment from bold first ideas to the gala opening night.
🎟 £10.45 / Book here
🤡 Wilson’s Comedy Club ft. Lee Hurst
Sat 30 May, 7.30 - 9.30pm / Queens Head
Aidan Jones, winner of Show of the Year at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, will be taking the stage at this monthly comedy club, with Dimitri Bakanov and Carey Marx joining.
🎟 £16 / Book here
🌕 Summertime Alchemy
Mon 25 May, 1 - 4pm / Gather &
Join Psorcery Project for a micro-retreat, designed for the whole family, and focusing on health, wellbeing and self-actualisation. Treat yourself to an afternoon of physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation.
🎟 £15 / Book here
✏️ Drink and Draw
Thu 28 May, 7- 9pm / Bedford Inn
Enjoy a relaxed evening of sketching with the lovely Anna. Open to complete beginners, seasoned artists, and even those who haven’t picked up a pencil in years. Materials provided.
🎟 £10 / Book here
🐚 Kids Workshop: Colourful Science
Sat 30 May, 11 - 12.30pm / Little Ravens, 119a High Street
Treat the kids to a morning as scientists as they create colourful, explosive oil lamps, magical oat milk, and watch colour-changing paper!
🎟 £16 / Book here
🔔 Soundbath at the Italianate Glasshouse
Sun 31 May, 11am - 12pm & 1 - 2pm / Italianate Glasshouse
Exactly what you need after a busy weekend. Join Eleanor Yankah for a revitalising multi-instrumental sound bath in the peaceful garden of Ramsgate’s historic 19th-century Italianate Glasshouse.
🎟 £25 / Book here
Three things to know:
Ramsgate Main Sands has retained its Blue Flag status, along with five other beaches.
TDC is proposing a new Biodiversity Strategy for Thanet. It’s a plan to help protect, enhance and restore biodiversity in the area. You can have your say on it here.
Louisa Lounge (the business) is up for sale. Get in touch to arrange a viewing. It’s one of the prettiest spots in town.
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