Laughter Yoga, Jonny Woo & Neon Rush
Plus, new additions to the Light Up Trail
It might be January, but were beating the blues over here with plenty of events for you to get your teeth into. The much-loved Ramsgate Winter Festival has been extended - a whole new load of events and installations have been added - and there are deals, taster sessions, and discounted wellness events ready for you to enjoy. I’m keeping the intro short so you can get straight to it…
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
🖼️ Event Horizon: Balint Bolygo & Jude Greenaway
Fri 23 - Sat 31 Jan, Mon - Sun, 4 - 8pm / Sailors Church, Military Road
A new addition to the Light Up Trail, this immersive sound-and-light sculpture blends kinetic movement, shadow, and sound to close the trail with an otherworldly flourish. Presented by Vattenfall.
🎟 Free
📽️ Familiar Faces, Forgotten Places: Howard Griffin
Fri 23 - Sat 31 Jan, 4 -10pm / 24 Harbour Street
More new additions to the trail! Artist Howard Griffin will provide a brief insight into the hidden heritage woven into the fabric of the town's shops and buildings with this projection, which demonstrates that each of us leaves a trace of ourselves in the places and spaces we inhabit.
🎟 Free
🎆 Unconditional: Jas Dhillon
Fri 23 - Sat 31 Jan, 4 -10pm / Ramsgate Space
Jas Dhillon invites a moment of reflection; a space to contemplate the abundant and unconditional love of Mother Nature, and our capacity to reciprocate it.
🎟 Free
🎭 Jonny Woo: Suburbia Matinee Performance
Sat 24 Jan, 11am - 2pm / The Alley Bar
Jonny Woo, visionary alt-drag and cabaret artist, brings his hit show ’Suburbia’ to Screaming Alley’s new home. Expect a unique blend of spoken word, storytelling, and performance art.
🎟 £20.50 / Book here
☕ Under New Management: Vincent’s
Wed - Fri, 9am - 3pm. Sat - Sun, 8.30am - 3pm / Spencer Square
Spencer Square’s cosiest cafe has reopened under new management. Go and support by indulging in freshly baked goods and a cuppa with a view of the tennis.
🍸 Happy Hour: Margaritas & Martinis
Every Thu - Sun, 3pm - 6pm / Seabird
January just got better with Seabird offering two margaritas or two martinis for just £14. Catch it every day between 3 - 6pm.
🍔 Eat & Meet
Sat 24 Jan, Midday - 4pm / Wetherspoons
Social event for the deaf community and friends.
🎟 Free, buy your own food & drink
🎹 Chantel McGregor Band
Mon 19 Jan, 8 - 10.30pm / Red Arrows Music Club
Experience Chantel McGregor as she tours her third studio album, ‘The Healing’. Support comes from Mike Wilton.
🎟 £18 / Book here
🎤 Romeo Stodart and Ren Harvieu
Fri 23 Jan, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Musicians Romeo (The Magic Numbers) and Ren have joined forces to bring new material alongside reimagined favourites from their own catalogues.
🎟 £22.50 / Book here
🎸 Neon Rush
Fri 23 Jan, 8.30pm / San Clu Hotel
Grab your glow sticks and your leg warmers for Neon Rush’s first gig of 2026. 80s soft rock and pop anthems guaranteed.
🎟 Free
🎵 Frank Tucker
Fri 23 Jan, from 7pm / Violet’s
Frank Tucker sings Rat Pack songs live from St Lawrence. That's Amore…
🎟 Free
👨🎤 GBH + The Warriors
Sat 24 Jan, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
GBH come to Ramsgate for the first time, bringing their authentic punk rock show with high energy and jolly camaraderie.
🎟 £20.50 / Book here
🧘♀️ Laughter Yoga
Mon 19 Jan, 9am / HOLD Creative Spaces
Chuckle your way to chilling out with Sylvia Tillman and her series of laughter exercises that release feel-good hormones, uplift your mood, and help combat stress and pain.
🎟 £6 / Book here
🌕 Candlelit Meditation
Mon 19 Jan, 6.30 - 7.30pm / Gather &
Join Mindful Thanet in this peaceful harbourside setting for some January meditation. Attendees will take part in guided and silent meditation, and finish off with a herbal cuppa.
🎟 £5 suggested donation / Book here
🗣 Some Voices Choir
Wed 21 Jan, 7.30 - 9pm / San Clu Hotel
There’s a new choir in town specialising in uptempo pop and dance tunes. This term, the focus is on ‘Bangers & Mash-Ups’ to beat the winter blues - expect everything from Olivia Dean and RAYE to Backstreet Boys and Destiny’s Child.
🎟 £29 a month / Book your free taster session
🌅 Sunrise Cacao and Kundalini
Sat 24 Jan, 7 - 9.15 am / Gather &
Join Evelyn Kundalini for a sunrise cacao ceremony and Kundalini yoga class, with fresh yogi tea to finish.
🎟 £26 / Book now
👨🍼 A Day in Clay: Make Your Own Altar
Sun 25 Jan, 10am - 4pm / Gillian Farrell Ceramics, 39 Southeastern Road
Ceramicists Gillian Farrell and Vivienne Yankah guide you through the creation of your own clay altar. Nourishment comes from Eleanor Yankah, who will be preparing vibrant, seasonal food to fuel your creativity.
🎟 £120 / Book here