Hey, the weather might be miserable, but the events calendar this week is anything but. Folks, you’ve literally had an Autumn festival made for you!
As someone that has a business in Ramsgate, it’s been lovely to see Ramsgate Town Council bringing together local traders for this event. From dark academia to spooky stories for kids, It takes a lot to organise and put on events, so please do support your local economy where you can.
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
🍂 Ramsgate Autumn Festival 2026
Fri 23 Oct - Sun 1 Nov / Venues across Ramsgate
Our very own 10-day festival starts this week, celebrating the many feathers in Ramsgate’s cap - including notable literary titans, gothic architecture, colourful heritage and boundless creativity. Ramsgate Town Council has united local businesses, artists, organisations and community groups to create a programme of 80 events; some of which are specially commissioned. Watch Gerald Dickens perform his great- great-grandfather’s ghost story, enjoy a wonderful variety of music by singers and musicians, hear about a local haunting, discover Ramsgate’s smuggling past or visit Mary Shelley’s old school. You and your little ones can help create Princess Ra - the community Raven being brought to life - before it soars alongside your workshop-made lanterns in the closing procession.
🎟️ Free and paid events available
🖼️ Tobias Hudson
Until 30 Nov, Daily / The House at Ramsgate
The House at Ramsgate’s latest drop-in exhibition live with Tobias Hodson - a botanical portrait artist with roots in architecture - taking over the walls. Relax with a drink or try out the afternoon tea!
🎟️ Free entry
🎥 Film: The Christophers
Wed 21 Oct, 7pm / Ramsgate Community Cinema
Ian McKellen plays a once-famous painter whose children rope in an art forger to complete a batch of his unfinished works so there is something for them to inherit when he dies. Also stars Michaela Coel.
🎟 £3.50 suggested donation
🎭 The Man in The Cellar
Fri 23 Oct, 7 - 9.30pm / The Alley Bar
This solo production, written and performed by Clive Holland, is a disturbing and humorous tale of despair, shame, madness and circus clowns! Catch it downstairs at The Alley Bar.
🎟️ from £7.50 / Book here
🧵 New in Town: Strictly Handmade Makers Market
Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm / Petticoat Lane Emporium
Into craft? Love shopping for unique handmade pieces? This new area of Petticoat Lane Emporium features a bunch of local artists and makers and is open every day of the week!
🎟️ Free entry
🍁 Harvest Opening Event
Fri 23 Oct, Midday - 5pm / Charlotte Court and Town Centre
Kick off Ramsgate Autumn Festival with live music featuring local folk acts alongside Bray’s Friday Market where you can pick up local goodies, seasonal veg and more.
🎟️ Free
𓏠 Adults Only Halloween Lego Night
Sat 24 Oct, 7 - 9pm / The Little Brick House Cafe
Ramsgate’s LEGO cafe gets spooky with a Halloween-themed adult only building evening. There will be Halloween lego sets and you’re welcome to dress up too.
🎟️ £12 / Book here
🥩 Sunday Lunch @ Blackbird
Sun 25 Oct, Served from 1pm / Blackbird
I told you it was roast dinner season and right on time, Sunday lunch is coming to Blackbird. Delve into their 3-course menu which includes a main of either aged sirloin beef, or a red onion & thyme tart tatin.
🎟 £30pp for three courses / Book a table
🎤 Will Rees Song Salon
Sun 25 Oct, 5 - 7pm / Penelope
Will Rees brings his infamous Song Salon to Ramsgate (it normally happens in Margate) and I’ve got to say, despite not being able to sing a tune, I’m excited for it. Perform a song you’re working on, try out something new, or simply pop along for the vibes.
🎟 Free
🎤 Open Mic Night
Tue 20 Oct, from 7.15pm / Bar Finns
Another week, another open mic night is making its debut. This time it’s with a harbour view at Bar Finns.
🎟️ Free
🎷 Erin Harpe & Jim Countryman
Thur 22 Oct, 8 - 10pm / The Honeysuckle Inn
Award-winning duo Erin Harpe & Jim Countryman return to The Honeysuckle for a night of foot stomping blues and country blues.
🎟️ Free
🥁 Adam Sweet Band
Thur 22 Oct, 8 - 10.30pm / Red Arrow Music Club
Taking his cue from the British blues boom sounds and rock riffs of the 60s and 70s, guitarist and singer-songwriter Adam Sweet has been carving out his own territory between classic rock, blues and Americana for over a decade.
🎟️ £16.50 / Book now
🎸 The Chords + Dead Star Boys
Fri 23 Oct, 8 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
English mod revival and power-pop rock band, The Chords UK, bring original Chords tunes to the hall. including 1980s top 40 Hits ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ and ‘The British Way of Life’. Support comes from Dead Star Boys.
🎟️ £17.50 / Book now
🤘 Margate Rock Festival
Sat 24 Oct, 12.30 - 10.30pm / The Granville Theatre
Despite the name, this rock festival is all happening in Ramsgate, baby. Grab your ticket for a full day of roaring guitars and rock ‘n’ roll.
🎟️ from £45 / Book now
🕵️ Dead Man’s Secret Murder Mystery
Sat 24 Oct, 7pm / San Clu Hotel
Your local ghost-hunting society is meeting for dinner and you’re in charge of solving the crime. Let’s go!
🎟️ £44.95 for a 7-course meal / Call 01843 592345 to book
🎵 Resonant Coast #8
Sun 25 Oct, 6.30 - 9pm / Ramsgate Arts Club
Resonant Coast curator Richard Pike performs from his new release ‘Redemption Suite I–IX’. Expect 90s-inspired dub-glitch, tape loops and piano improvisations, paying homage to Ryuichi Sakamoto. M2C (Raven Bush) and COMB will also perform.
🎟️ £8 / Book now
🧶 Beginners Crochet Workshop
Tue 20 Oct, 6 - 8pm / Giant Coffee
Learn the basic stitches of crochet with Eloise and make a simple granny square. You’ll be creating blankets in no time.
🎟️ £25 / Email to book
🌿 Wreath Making Workshop
Fri 23 Oct, Midday - 2pm, 2.30 - 4.30pm / Ramsgate Space
Join Clare from York Street Flowers to create the perfect autumnal wreath to take home for your door. All equipment will be supplied.
🎟️ £45 (£5 donation to RNLI Ramsgate) / Call 01843 595953 to book
🎗️ Allhallows Joy & Rememberance
Fri 23 Oct, Midday - 2pm / Arts in Ramsgate
This professionally supported session will tend to loss and grief, and share remembrance. Bring a photo, song, or memory to share and light a candle for a lost loved one.
🎟️ Free
👩💼 Green Careers Fair
Sat 24 Oct, 2 -4pm / Ramsgate Space
Meet local employers working in sustainability and discover opportunities in the green economy. Whether you’re curious about green energy, careers or Ramsgate’s future, explore and get involved. Ages 8+ welcome!
🎟️ Free
🎃 Pumpkin Carving
Sat 24 Oct, 1 - 3.30pm / The Ravensgate
It’s time to get carving your pumpkins for spooky season. Don’t worry about buying your own tools, head to The Ravensgate and get creative while you socialise.
🎟 £3. All proceeds go to Our Kitchen Ramsgate.
🪄 Kids Halloween-Themed Creative Courses
Mon 26 - Fri 30 Oct, 10am - Midday (5-9 year olds), 2 - 4pm (9-13 year olds) / Silverland Studios
Giving you a week’s notice on these half-term gothic artist workshops. Get the kiddos enrolled for a creative week of painting, colour, and storytelling for young artists.
🎟 £60 for five sessions / Email to book
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