Get ready for another exciting weekend! Whether you’re staying local or venturing out into the beautiful Kentish countryside, there’s plenty happening between 13-15 June. Here’s our curated guide to the best events in and close to Tonbridge this weekend.
Festivals & Celebrations
After a few good weekends of celebrations, this weekend there are no festivals and public celebrations taking place in Tonbridge. But here are a few close by:
Forest Row Festival 2025 📍 Foresters Green, Forest Row (East Sussex, near Kent border) 🕒 Friday, June 13th – Sunday, June 15th, 2025 While just outside Kent, this festival is close by and offers a vibrant mix of activities, music, and community spirit. This is very close to Ashdown Forest, so you might like to enjoy the festival and then head out on a countryside walk in the area. Full details can be found here.
Cuckoo Line Gala! 📍 Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells West 🕒 Friday, June 13th – Sunday, June 15th, 2025 Step back in time to the 1960s and celebrate 60 years since the closure of the famous Cuckoo Line. Enjoy a fantastic railway experience with visiting locomotives and themed events. More details and tickets: Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala!
Art in June 📍 Mereworth Wines 🕒 Wednesday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Weekends, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (until June 22nd, 2025) Discover an exciting collection of work by seven talented artists in the beautiful setting of Mereworth Wines. Learn more: Mereworth Wines Events
Concerts, Shows & Culture
Tonbridge Comedy Night 📍 E M Forster Theatre, Tonbridge 🕒 Friday, June 13th, 2025 Enjoy an evening of laughter at Tonbridge’s local comedy night. At time of writing, tickets are sadly sold out! But you can join the waitlist – or book tickets for July’s event before they get snapped up! Details here.
Pie & Mash with Chas & Dave 📍 The Maid of Kent, Tonbridge 🕒 Friday, June 13th, 2025, 7:00 PM Enjoy a classic pie and mash supper while listening to the iconic tunes of Chas & Dave. Sadly, another sold out event! But, it’s always worth checking in with the Maid of Kent events team in case they have any cancellations! Details here.
London Handel Players 📍 St Peter and Paul Church, Sevenoaks 🕒 Saturday, June 14th, 2025 One for the classical lovers, a concert by the esteemed London Handel Players in the beautiful setting of St Peter and Paul Church. Full details can be found here.
Soul Train – Saviours of Soul 📍 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells 🕒 Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Ignite the dance floor with The Saviours of Soul, a nine-piece ensemble playing soul, Motown, and disco hits from across five decades. Tickets are very reasonable at £10 per person. Book yours here.
Supersonic Queen 📍 Hever Castle 🕒 Saturday, June 14th, 2025 A fantastic tribute to Queen, promising a night of classic rock anthems in the stunning grounds of Hever Castle. View tickets: Hever Castle Theatre Events
The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars – Legends of Jazz 📍 Hever Castle 🕒 Sunday, June 15th, 2025 A must for jazz enthusiasts! The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars present a tribute to the legends of jazz at Hever Castle. View tickets: Hever Castle Theatre Events
Family-Friendly Events 👨👩👧👦
Fish & Chip Supper Train 📍 Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells West 🕒 Friday, June 13th – Sunday, June 15th, 2025 (as part of Cuckoo Line Gala) All aboard for a scenic journey with a delicious fish and chip supper! A perfect family treat. Book tickets: Spa Valley Railway Cuckoo Line Gala!
The Wind in the Willows – Illyria 📍 Hever Castle 🕒 Sunday, June 15th, 2025 Enjoy an enchanting outdoor adaptation of the beloved classic, The Wind in the Willows, perfect for families. View tickets: Hever Castle Theatre Events
Repair Cafe – the repair café will be in action this Saturday, 14th June 2025 in Tonbridge. Got an item you want fixing? Head to the cafe! Find out more here.
Food & Drink Spotlight
Laura Lawton (Jazz) 📍 Mereworth Wines 🕒 Sunday, June 15th, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Enjoy a wonderful mix of jazz standards performed by the distinctive Laura Lawton, reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. Learn more: Mereworth Wines Music and Events
Father’s Day Events
Don’t forget that father’s day falls on Sunday. If you are celebrating, here are a few local venues offering something special on the day. Coincidentally, these are all wine based activities!
Father’s Day Afternoon Tea 📍 Mereworth Wines 🕒 Sunday, June 15th, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Treat dad to a sumptuous homemade afternoon tea, accompanied by a locally crafted pint or Mereworth’s award-winning sparkling wine. Learn more: Mereworth Wines Events
Father’s Day Freebies📍 Yotes Court Vineyard🕒 Sunday, June 15th, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Book a table, order a platter and Dad receives a free glass of Pinot Noir. Can’t argue with that (just don’t tell him it was a freebie!) Details here.
Father’s Day Sunday Roast📍 Balfour Winery 🕒 Sunday, June 15th, 2025, If the Dad in your life is more of a traditionalist, why not book in for a Sunday Roast, accompanied by a tasting at Balfour winery. Details here.
Health & Wellness Events
👨👩👧👦 Park Run 📍 Racecourse Park, Tonbridge 🕒 Saturday, June 14th, 2025, 9:00 AM Join the free, weekly 5k run, jog, or walk open to all ages and abilities. A great way to start your weekend with the family!
👨👩👧👦 Junior Park Run 📍 Tonbridge 🕒 Sunday, June 15th, 2025 A fun and active way for younger ones to get involved in running!
Hospice in the Weald Moonlight Walk 2025 📍 Sevenoaks 🕒 Saturday, June 14th, 2025 Join this meaningful fundraising walk under the moonlight, supporting Hospice in the Weald. 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.
DJ Event📍 The Market House, Tonbridge 🕒 Friday June 13th, 2025, 21:00 to 00:00. Party time at The Market House for Friday the 13th, with DJ Rooby playing. Details here.
Planning ahead
Don’t forget, there are some awesome events coming up in June and July in Tonbridge. We would love to highlight the Tonbridge Music Weekend taking place between 4-5 July. But there are loads more.
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