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Events

Our curated list of the most interesting events happening in Medway over the coming months.

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⛪ Until 29 Aug - Art on the Delta // Medway's creative scene takes over the cathedral with contemporary art, activities, and more. Rochester Cathedral. Free.

🎮 15 - 16 Aug - Medway Gaming Festival // Gaming halls, VR, robots, and lots more. Medway Park, Gillingham. Tickets from £20.

🥕 Sun 16 Aug - Rochester Farmers' Market // Stalls selling fresh produce, hot food, drinks, and gifts. Blue Boar Lane car park, Rochester. Free.

🏳️‍⚧️ Wed 19 Aug - Not Born Tip to Toe // An evening with Hilary Cooke of Medway Pride and friends, sharing stories and challenging anti-trans myths. Sun Pier House, Chatham. Free.

🏳️‍🌈 Sat 22 Aug - Medway Pride // Parade, live entertainment, stalls and more in Kent's largest LGBT+ event. Rochester Castle Gardens. Tickets £10.

🪐 28 - 29 Aug - Professor Brian Cox: Emergence // The space Brian Cox, not the acting one, tours elaborate new show. Central Theatre, Chatham. Tickets from £37.50.

🥂 Sat 29 Aug - The Madame Does Brunch // Rude and crude vocalist accompanies bottomless brunch. The Bohemian, Chatham. Tickets £40.

🚂 29 - 31 Aug - Steam on the Square // Get up close to steam and military machines. Chatham Historic Dockyard. Tickets £29 (includes Dockyard entry).

September 2026

🔦 Sun 6 Sep - Fort Borstal Tunnel Tours // Explore the 19th century tunnels in a guided tour. Nucleus Winery, Rochester. Tickets £27.

🛍️ Sat 12 Sep - Art Flea Fair // Indoor market of art, craft, handmade, and vintage finds. Sun Pier House, Chatham. Free.

🎸 Sat 12 Sep - The Would-Be-Goods + Railcard // Double bill of indiepop bands. Oast Community Centre, Rainham. Tickets £10.

🐺 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.

💬 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. Halpern Gallery, Chatham. Free.