What's On in Medway
Things to do in and around Medway: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.
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A Quiet Storm, Burham: Storm-Painted Art, 23 to 27 Sept
Paintings left outside in live storms hang at the altar of Burham's Grade I medieval church from 23 to 27 September, with a private view on the Thursday.
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Rochester
Rochester Christmas Market: 9 Days, 27 Nov to 13 Dec
Free entry at Rochester Castle Gardens over three weekends, 27 November to 13 December 2026. Full opening times, quiet shopping hours, parking and access.
Rochester
Rochester Dickensian Christmas: 5 and 6 December, Free
The Dickensian Christmas Festival is Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026, 10am to 6pm, free to attend. Times, what is confirmed, parking and the coach slot already full.
Rochester
Medway Fireworks: Upnor 7 Nov, No Council Display
One Medway bonfire night is confirmed for 2026: Medway Yacht Club, Lower Upnor, Saturday 7 November, 5pm to 10pm. It sold out last year, and the council's free display has gone.
Chatham
Medway Panto 2026: Cinderella, 11 Dec to 3 Jan
Cinderella runs at the Central Theatre Chatham from 11 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. Every date and time, the access performances, and two council prices that disagree.
Rochester
Heritage Open Days Medway: 44 Free Events, 11-20 Sept
All 44 events are free and 28 need no booking at all. Saturday 12 September is the busiest day, with 23 Medway venues open. One session has already sold out.
Events
Super Saturday Chatham: Free Family Day, 29 August
Free drop-in on Chatham High Street and at the Pentagon, Saturday 29 August, 10am to 4pm. The craft activity must be booked ahead, and that is free too.