Events
Our curated list of the most interesting events happening in Medway over the coming months.
September 2026
🛍️ Sat 12 Sep - Art Flea Fair // Indoor market of art, craft, handmade, and vintage finds. Sun Pier House, Chatham. Free.
💬 Sat 12 Sep - Sangat: We are, Other // Adipat Virdi presents an immersive workshop exploring Sikh stories of identity, heritage and belonging in Medway. Medway Little Theatre, Rochester. Free.
🎸 Sat 12 Sep - The Would-Be-Goods + Railcard // Double bill of indiepop bands. Oast Community Centre, Rainham. Tickets £10.
🖼️ 17 - 30 Sep - Simon Mills: In Your Face // Exhibition of portraits by local artist. Halpern Gallery, Chatham. Free.
🐺 Sat 19 Sep - Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf // Comedian returns to Chatham and tries to unleash his new edgy alter-ego. Central Theatre, Chatham. Tickets £31.
🎨 19 Sep - 15 Nov - In Turner’s Wake // Largest display of original JMW Turner works yet staged at the Dockyard, shown alongside contemporary paintings by Jake Wood-Evans. Historic Dockyard, Chatham. Tickets £29, including Dockyard entry.
🛍️ Sun 20 Sep - Rochester Farmers' Market // Stalls selling fresh produce, street food, gifts, and more. Blue Boar Lane car park, Rochester. Free.
💬 Tue 22 Sep - The Psychology of Fetish & Kink // Talk exploring factors that drive fetish and kink behaviours. Glassbox Theatre, Gillingham. Tickets from £13.50.
🎭 24 Sep - 3 Oct - Emma // Amateur production of Jane Austen's classic novel. Medway Little Theatre, Rochester. Tickets £12.
🤼 Sat 26 Sep - UKPW // Wrestling action returns with an even bigger show. Chatham Historic Dockyard. Tickets from £12.
October 2026
🗣️ Thu 1 Oct - Medway Matters Live // Chance to put questions directly to council leader and Chief Executive. Strood Sports Centre. Free.
🎸 Sat 3 Oct - Adam Ross + The Love Family // Scottish indie-folk singer-songwriter returns to Medway, supported by Medway legends. Oast Community Centre, Rainham. Tickets £10.
🤼 Sun 4 Oct - UKPW // Wrestling action returns to its spiritual home in Medway. Parkwood Community Centre, Rainham. Tickets £10.
💬 Wed 14 Oct - Kieran Poole: Shopping List Guy // Eco artist talks about his work transforming discarded things. Wigmore Library, Rainham. Tickets £5.
💔 Sat 17 Oct - Broken Heart Bazaar // Medway's alternative market of curios, gothic designs, and pagan wares. Sun Pier House, Chatham. Free.
🎸 Sat 17 Oct - The Real People // Acoustic show from Oasis-influencing band, with support from the Pastel Waves. Oast Community Centre, Rainham. Tickets £18.
November 2026
🖼️ 19 - 25 Nov - Can you feel me in the swells? // Solo exhibition from interdisciplinary visual artist Lux Orion. Halpern Gallery, Chatham. Free.
December 2026
🎸 Fri 18 Dec - Swansea Sound + support // Careful Now Promotions Christmas bash with multiple excellent bands. Oast Community Centre, Rainham. Tickets £10.