Looking for something to do this weekend in and around Tonbridge? Whether you’re staying local or fancy a little adventure further afield, there’s plenty happening between 17–18 May. From live jazz and DJ sets to wine, wellness and family fun, here’s our pick of the best events.
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
The Kent Food Fest 2025
📍 Knockholt, Sevenoaks
🕒 Saturday, 17 May 12:00 to 22:00
A day of incredible fun, food, and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy a variety of food stalls, live music, and activities. Details and tickets here.
🎭 Concerts, shows & culture
Danny Rampling at The Forum
📍 The Forum, Tunbridge Wells
🕒 Saturday, 17 May, 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Dance the night away with legendary DJ Danny Rampling, a pioneer of the UK’s acid house movement. Support from Macca Markosa & Charlie. Tickets still available.
Tonbridge Philharmonic Society: Orchestral Concert
📍 Tonbridge Parish Church
🕒 Saturday, 17 May, 19:30
Enjoy a captivating performance featuring works by Smetana, Borodin, Grieg, and Sibelius. Details and tickets can be found here.
Tonbridge Comedy Night
📍EMF Theatre
🕒 Friday 16 May
The monthly comedy night at the EMF Theatre – this time featuring three comedians, including David Eagle. As things stand, tickets are sold out (you’ve got to get in quick) but you can join the wait list for cancellations. Details here.
Janet Young Studio Double Bill
📍 The Oast Theatre, Tonbridge
🕒 Friday 16 – Sunday 18 May
Experience two compelling performances in one evening at The Oast Theatre. Constellations followed by Other Minds. Find out more and book tickets here.
Roundel Poetry Workshop
📍 Tonbridge Old Fire Station
🕒 Saturday, 17 May, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
A welcoming space for all levels to write, share, and develop poetry. Free to come along, but the organisers would like to ensure that you support TOFS with a purchase. Details can be found here.
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Events
Family friendly events this weekend – see also other events in the Weekend Edit with this symbol – 👨👩👧👦.
Pantiles Makers Market
📍 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells
🕒 Saturday & Sunday, 17–18 May
Explore a variety of handmade goods, crafts, and local produce at this vibrant market. A market solely for those who make or grow goods locally. Fun for all the family. Details found here.
Tonbridge Comic Con
📍 Angel Centre, Tonbridge
🕒 Sunday 18 May 10:00 to 16:00
A fun-filled event celebrating comics, TV, and film. Expect lots of characters, retro games and more. Full details can be found here.
🍷 Food & Drink Spotlight
Food & drink events in and around Tonbridge this weekend. Be in the know.
Live Music at The Market House
📍 The Market House, Tonbridge
🕒 Saturday 17 May, 19:30 to 21:30.
Grab a drink at the Market House and enjoy some live music by local artist Sophie Massey. Details here.
Laura Lawton at Mereworth Wines
📍 Mereworth Wines
🕒 Sunday, 18 May, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Each Sunday, Mereworth wines hosts a “jazz brunch.” Enjoy jazz music from a different artist, on Sunday 4th May this is guitarist Laura Lawton. Free entry when you sit down for brunch. More details here.
🚶♀️ Health & Wellness Events
Health and wellness events in and around Tonbridge this weekend.
Tonbridge Parkrun – 5km Run 👨👩👧👦
📍 Tonbridge Park
🕒 Saturday, 17 May, 9:00 AM
Start your weekend with a refreshing 5km run around Tonbridge Park. Open to all levels; just register online beforehand.
Junior Parkrun – 2km Run 👨👩👧👦
📍 Tonbridge Farm Sportsground
🕒 Sunday, 18 May, 9:00 AM
A fun, free 2km run for children aged 4–14. Encourage the young ones to participate and enjoy the outdoors.
Movement for Pelvic Health Workshop
📍 Flourish at Kingdom, Penshurst
🕒 Saturday, 17 May, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Explore pelvic health through full-body movement in this informative workshop. Full details here.
Somatic Reset: Balancing Mind, Body & Soul
📍 Flourish at Kingdom, Penshurst
🕒 Sunday, 18 May, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Join Hedi for a journey of deep release and inner transformation through somatic movement and mindfulness. Full details here.
🖤 THE BLACK BOOK
A little bit boujee and only for the adults. Unique events in Tonbridge and beyond that we love, from our Little Black Book.
Spa Valley Vineyard Trains
📍 Spa Valley Railway, with Wildwood or Birchenden Vineyard
🕒 Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th
The vineyard season is officially open! This summer, you can board the Spa Valley Railway and take the train (almost) directly to either Wildwood Vineyard or Birchenden Vineyard! Combine the train experience with a wine tasting. Details for Wildwood are here, and Birchenden here.
Want more unique vineyard experiences in and around Kent? Check out this blog post here.
Swinging Little Big Band
📍 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells
🕒 Thursday 15 May
They say Thursday is the new Friday. Enjoy a lively performance by the Swinging Little Big Band on the Pantiles. Let’s hear it for an early start to the weekend. Details and tickets can be found here.
📣 Quick Hits
- Eurovision: Don’t forget to tune into Eurovision on the 17th May. Why not invite some friends and enjoy a little euro themed party?
- Local Dining: Explore Tonbridge’s culinary scene with a meal at Verdigris or The Market House. Both offer delightful evening menus.
- Pub Garden: Shake the week off with a pint in a pub garden – find our guide to the best ones in the area here.
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