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THE WEEKEND EDIT | EVENTS IN TONBRIDGE 25 – 27 JULY 2025

Get ready for another exciting weekend in and around Tonbridge! From lively festivals and captivating theatre to outdoor music and wellness activities, there’s plenty to explore between July 25th and 27th. Here’s our curated guide to the best events in and around Tonbridge.

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Festivals & Celebrations

Tonbridge River Walk Festival Live music by the river with food, drinks, and a DJ. Featuring Jonah’s Wail from 7:30 PM. When: Friday, July 25th, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Where: River Walk, Tonbridge More info: Events – Tonbridge Castle Kent

Blue Reef Festival Family-friendly music festival across five stages with acts like Happy Mondays, Reef, and Newton Faulkner. Also features food, drinks, and cultural experiences. When: Saturday, July 26th – Sunday, July 27th, 2025 Where: Loddington Farm, Linton, Kent (approx. 35 min drive from Tonbridge) More info: BLUE REEF FESTIVAL | Family Friendly Music Festival in Linton, Maidstone

Maidstone River Festival Raft races, glowing boats, and an award-winning fireworks display along the River Medway. When: Saturday, July 26th, 2025 Where: River Medway, Maidstone, Kent (approx. 25-30 min train or drive from Tonbridge) More info: Home | Maidstone River Festival

Tonbridge Castle Artisan Market Free market featuring food, crafts, beauty products, and more from local traders. When: Sunday, July 27th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Where: Tonbridge Castle More info: Events – Tonbridge Castle Kent

England women in the Euros Final: This Sunday, July 27th at 17:00, the Lionesses take on Spain in the Euros Final. The Station House pub will be showing the final, and most likely a few others too.

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Arts & Creative

Hospice in the Weald Open Gardens: Little Walkhurst & Nightingale Cottage Explore two beautiful local gardens, one with rare artefacts and the other with chickens and bees. Admission fees apply. When: Sunday, July 27th (Little Walkhurst: 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM; Nightingale Cottage: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM) Where: Various locations (check website for addresses) More info: Open Gardens 2025 Hospice in the Weald

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Theatre & Music

Death of a Salesman Arthur Miller’s classic drama about ambition and disillusionment. Tickets available. When: Saturday, July 26th, 8:00 PM (check website for Sunday times) Where: The Oast Theatre, Tonbridge More info: Home – The Oast Theatre

Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth – The Comedy! Two hilarious, fast-paced Shakespeare plays performed by four actors. Recommended for ages 7+. When: Saturday, July 26th, 7:00 PM – 9:45 PM Where: Tonbridge Castle More info: Enjoy Outdoor Theatre at Tonbridge Castle This Summer

Summer Band Concerts at the Castle: East Grinstead Concert Band Free afternoon of live music by the East Grinstead Concert Band. Bring a blanket or chair. When: Sunday, July 27th, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Where: Tonbridge Castle More info: Enjoy Free Summer Concerts at Tonbridge Castle This July

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Family Fun

Penshurst Place Summer Events A variety of family-friendly activities, including special holiday programmes and gardens to explore. When: Daily throughout summer (check website for specific event times) Where: Penshurst Place, Penshurst More info: Penshurst Place and Gardens

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Health & Wellness Events

Park Run Free, weekly 5k run, jog, or walk for all ages and abilities. When: Saturday, July 26th, 9:00 AM Where: Racecourse Park, Tonbridge (TN9 1HR) More info: home | Tonbridge parkrun | Tonbridge parkrun

Yoga with Two Wandering Yogis Traditional Hatha yoga class for peace and grounding. Advance booking required. When: Saturday, July 26th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Where: Fit Feet Podiatry, Quarry Hill Road, Tonbridge More info: Home | Two Wandering Yogis

Unleash Your Life Force A dynamic Maya Medicine workshop to energize and revitalize through cleansing practices, breathwork, and meditation. Includes diagnostic Mayan egg readings. When: Sunday, July 27th, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM Where: Flourish, Kingdom, Penshurst More info: Unleash Your Life Force — FLOURISH

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More ideas for July?

Looking for more ideas for your weekends in July? Check out our recommendation for a “micro-adventure” to try this month. Two days of walking the Wealdway – full details here.

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School holidays

Don’t forget, you can find some handy guides on our website to help you plan your school holidays. We have a list of holiday clubs in Tonbridge here. And a guide for the best things to do with families in and around town this summer.

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