Whitstable Events

Whitstable’s event calendar runs the full year — from the September Oyster Festival and the Castle’s May Day celebrations to the August Carnival, live music at the Old Neptune, family markets, Playhouse theatre and Horsebridge exhibitions. Browse upcoming events below, or explore the town’s wider attractions, pubs and venues for inspiration. Whitstable Carnival came through the town on 1 August. See the photos from Whitstable Carnival 2026 — just under a hundred of them, free to look through and share.

What’s on in Whitstable
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Music

Zombi Ball

from £15 Sat, 31 October 2026 7.30pm
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Family, Theatre & Performance

The Canterbury Tales

from £10 Thu, 5 November 2026 7.30pm
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Film

NT Live: Golden Boy

from £12 Thu, 12 November 2026 7pm
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Comedy

Drag Me To Bingo

from £12 Thu, 12 November 2026 7.30pm
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Special Interest

Whitstable Castle Ghost Hunt

from £46 Thu, 12 November 2026 7.30pm-midnight
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Music

The Rat Pack Show

from £TBC Fri, 13 November 2026 7.30pm
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Charity & Fundraising, Music

The WhitSparkle Ball

from £20 Sat, 14 November 2026 8pm
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Music

Florence Sommerville

from £10 Fri, 27 November 2026 8.30pm
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Theatre & Performance

The Vortex

from £12 Wed, 9 December 2026 7.30pm
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Comedy

The Comedy Club

from £22 Fri, 11 December 2026 8.30pm
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Many of Whitstable’s events are run by local clubs, charities and venues that depend on community support — from the Lions Club’s May Day parade to the Oyster Festival’s volunteer crew and the Carnival Association’s year of planning for one afternoon in August. Live music runs from micro pub gigs to the Old Neptune, and the Castle hosts seasonal markets. For families, beach events, half-term workshops and outdoor screenings keep the calendar going well beyond the summer peak.

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