Tonbridge Bean

Summer is officially here, and Tonbridge is buzzing with events for all ages. From community fetes and artisan markets to dog shows and live music, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to what’s happening in and around town this June.

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🎉 Community Events

Lions Community Fete

📅 Sunday 1st June
📍 Tonbridge Castle Lawn
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💷 Free Entry
Join the annual Lions Community Fete featuring a parade themed “Read All About It.” Participants are encouraged to dress as their favourite literary characters. The event includes stalls, games, arena entertainment, and an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most people wearing odd socks in one place. Now…I just need to rustle up Harry Potter outfit and my favourite odd socks!

Canines at the Castle

📅 Saturday 7th June
📍 Tonbridge Castle
🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
A fun-filled dog show with two arenas and 20 exciting classes, including Best Child Handler, Best Pup, and Best Veteran. Enjoy agility performances, scent training demonstrations, food stalls, vendors, and more.

Classic car show

📅 Saturday 21st June
📍 Tonbridge Castle
🕚 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Organised by the Tonbridge Rotary, the first ever Tonbridge Classic Car show will be held at the castle. Don’t know your MG from your Morris Miner? Prepare to find out!

Open Gardens Tour

📅 Sunday 22nd June
📍 Tonbridge School
🕚 10:00
A tour of the Tonbridge School gardens led by the head gardener. More details can be found here.

Angel Fest

📅 Friday 27th – Sunday 29th June
📍 The Angels Marquee, Longmead Stadium

Tonbridge’s biggest beer and music festival returns! With over 25 live acts including a Rod Stewart Tribute (Fri), Rock Phoenix (Sat), and Skatonics (Sun). Enjoy a huge drinks selection, beer garden, face painting, fairground rides and more.

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🎶 Music & Art

Summer Band Concerts at Tonbridge Castle

📅 Sunday 22nd June
📍 Tonbridge Castle Bailey Lawn
🕙 Time TBC
💷 Free Entry
Enjoy local guest bands playing on the Tonbridge Castle Bailey Lawn throughout the summer. The series kicks off with the West Kent Big Band.

Paint & Sip

📅 24th June – 19:00
📍 The Carpenters Arms
A Paint Club event including painting, nibbles and drinks. Tickets via the Paint Club.

Music for a Midsummer’s Evening

📅 28th June – 19:30
📍 Unity Hall, Southborough
An enchanting concert hosted by the Tonbridge Philharmonic Society. Expect a summer-themed programme including Gershwin’s “Summertime” and excerpts from Mendelssohn’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. A magical evening of music in an intimate setting.

🎟️ Adults £17 | Seniors £16 | Students £8 | Under 18s Free
Tickets via the Tonbridge Philharmonic Society website.

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🛍️ Markets & Foodie Events

Artisan Market

📅 Sunday 22nd June
📍 Tonbridge Castle
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
💷 Free Entry
Explore a diverse array of offerings from culinary delights and bespoke gifts to household necessities. Enjoy handcrafted arts and crafts, sweet treats, beauty products, and refreshments including hot drinks, snacks, and alcohol.

Tonbridge Farmers’ Market
📅 2nd Sunday of the month (June 8th), 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Sovereign Way Car Park
One of Kent’s best! Expect fresh produce, artisan bakes, local meats and great coffee.

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🏃 Sports & Wellbeing

Tonbridge Parkrun
📍 Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground
📅 Every Saturday | 🕘 9:00 AM
A free, timed 5k run open to all ages and abilities. Register online to get your barcode.

Tonbridge Junior Parkrun
📍 Tonbridge Farm Sportsground
📅 Every Sunday | 🕘 9:00 AM
A 2k run for children aged 4–14. Register online to participate.

Nxt Lvl Bootcamp
📍 Tonbridge Park
📅 Every Monday | 🕘 18:30
A 45 minute sociable bootcamp session – book in advance for £5.

Scrambled Leggs Running Club

📍 Fuggles Beer Cafe
📅 Second Wednesday of the month – 11th June. | 🕘 19:00
A free and fun running event, enjoy a free half pint at the pub after your run

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🎭 Theatre & Dance

London Handel Players
📅 4th June 2025
📍 Tonbridge Music Club, Kent
The London Handel Players are delighted to be celebrating 25 years of chamber music making in 2025. They will be bringing to Tonbridge a rather special programme – full details on the Tonbridge Music Club website.

National Theatre Live
📅 5th June 2025
📍 EM Forster Theatre
A screening of NT Live performance of A Street Car Named Desire with Gillian Anderson. Tickets on the EM Forster site.

Puffling Percy
📅 7th June 2025
📍 EM Forster Theatre
An uplifting children’s show about friendship, featuring Percy the puffling. Tickets on the EM Forster site.

Tonbridge Comedy Night
📅 13th June 2025
📍 EM Forster Theatre
A regular comedy event with guest comedians. Tickets must be purchased in advance via the EM Forster website.

Visitors
📅 21st to 28th June 2025.
📍 Oast Theatre
Described as a “tender and bewitching play”. Tickets booked in advance via the Oast Theatre website.

Ballet Central
📅 27th June 2025
📍 EM Forster Theatre
A programme of classical ballet and contemporary dance. Tickets must be purchased in advance via the EM Forster website.

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🍻 Pub Quizzes

The Nelson Arms
📅 Dates TBC – normally a Sunday evening
📍 19 Cromer Street, Tonbridge
Check their Facebook page for the latest quiz night dates and details.

Man of Kent
📅 Every Thursday | 🕗 8:00 PM
📍 1 East Street, Tonbridge
Join the weekly pub quiz for a chance to test your knowledge and win prizes.

Fuggles Beer Café
📅 Last Tuesday of the Month (24th June) | 🕢 7:30 PM
📍 165 High Street, Tonbridge
Enjoy a relaxed quiz night with a great selection of beers. Booking advised

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Got an event we’ve missed? Drop us a line—we’d love to include it! Enjoy everything Tonbridge has to offer this June.

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