Events
Our curated list of the most interesting events happening in Medway over the coming months.
July 2026
⛳ Until 8 Aug - Adventure Golf // Bridge-themed indoor course pitches up in Chatham. St John's, Chatham. Free.
💬 Mon 27 Jul - The History of Folk Horror // Talk exploring how folk horror blends history, myth and imagination. Glassbox Theatre, Gillingham. Tickets from £13.50.
🎙️ Thu 30 Jul - Iain Lee: Imposter Syndrome // Broadcaster shares stories of his 30 years in showbusiness. Three Sheets to the Wind, Rochester. Tickets £16.
August 2026
✈️ Sat 1 Aug - Rochester Airport Family Fun Day and Air Display // Air displays, fun fair, food and drink, and live entertainment. Rochester Airport. Tickets £17.50.
⛪ 1 - 29 Aug - Art on the Delta // Medway's creative live takes over cathedral with contemporary art, activities, and more. Rochester Cathedral. Free.
🎉 Sat 8 Aug - Medway Culture Club Carnival // Family fun day celebrating diversity in our community. Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham. Free.
🎸 Sat 8 Aug - Little Storping in the Swuff present Hassle Olympics // Acclaimed Medway band plays show to mark release of second album. Medway Little Theatre, Rochester. Tickets £10.
🎸 Tue 11 Aug - Hurry + US Highball // Philadelphia indie band supported by Scottish indie folkers. Oast Community Centre, Rainham. Tickets £10.
🎮 15 - 16 Aug - Medway Gaming Festival // Gaming halls, VR, robots, and lots more. Medway Park, Gillingham. Tickets from £20.
🏳️🌈 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.
🚂 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
🛍️ 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.
🤼 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.