Your Guide to Festive Events This Weekend in Tonbridge

The festive season is officially starting to twinkle this weekend! As the temperatures continue to drop, the local cultural calendar is warming up with the start of Christmas shopping opportunities, live jazz, and a fantastic classical concert. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing flow on the mat, a bracing run, or a head start on your gift list, here is your curated guide to the best events not to miss.

Health & Wellness Highlights

Tonbridge Parkrun (Saturday) Start your Saturday the active way with this free, friendly 5k around Tonbridge Park. Walk, jog, or run—everyone’s welcome, and it’s a brilliant way to kick-start the weekend with a buzz and meet fellow early birds. The event takes place on Saturday 22nd November, starting promptly at 09:00 in the park.

Yoga with Mica (Saturday) Ease into the weekend with Mica’s creative and grounding vinyasa-style class. Expect gentle movement, breathwork, and good vibes in central Tonbridge to set a balanced tone for your weekend. This popular session runs on Saturday 22nd November from 09:30–10:30, usually held at 1st Scout Hut in Tonbridge.

Yoga with Two Wandering Yogis (Saturday) The Two Wandering Yogis bring their warm traditional Hatha yoga sessions to Tonbridge this weekend. Expect mindful flows and a relaxed community vibe to stretch and strengthen your body and mind. Their session is scheduled for Saturday 22nd November from 10:00 – 11:00, typically held at their venue on Quarry Hill Road.

Walk Tonbridge Group Walk: Mud, Sweat & Tears! (Sunday) Join the Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers for a moderate-paced, longer walk out towards the Chartwell and Toys Hill area. This 6.2-mile circular is perfect for the seasoned walker looking for a brisk Sunday outing. The walk is scheduled for Sunday 23rd November, starting at 10:00 (expected duration is approximately 3 hours). Full details and the meeting location are available on the Tonbridge & Malling Ramblers website.

Theatre, Arts & Music

Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities (Friday) Head into Tunbridge Wells for a night of brilliant stand-up as comedy maestro Ross Noble brings his new tour to the Assembly Hall Theatre. Expect surreal tangents and high-energy observational humour. The show is on Friday 21st November at 20:00. Details and tickets here.

Tonbridge Philharmonic Society: Choral & Orchestral Concert (Saturday) A highlight for music lovers, the Tonbridge Philharmonic Society presents a magnificent programme including Vaughan Williams’s A Sea Symphony, Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, and Parry’s Blest Pair of Sirens. Performed in a stunning setting, this promises a night of pure musical joy. The concert is on Saturday 22nd November at 19:30 in the Chapel of St Augustine, Tonbridge School. Details and tickets here.

Stephen Bridgland Jazz (Sunday) Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of live jazz at the Mereworth Winery café. Multi-talented guitarist, double bassist, and composer Stephen Bridgland will perform, creating the perfect Sunday backdrop for wine and good company. He is performing on Sunday 23rd November from 11:00 – 14:00, and entry is FREE with brunch. Details and tickets here.

Family, Food & Community

Wealden Times Midwinter Fair (Thursday – Saturday) The ultimate festive shopping experience is just up the road in Paddock Wood, concluding this Saturday. The Midwinter Fair offers three days of stylish shopping, showcasing over 220 independent makers, designers, and food producers—perfect for getting your Christmas gift hunt underway. The fair runs until Saturday 22nd November at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood.

Christmas At Hever Castle (Starts Friday) The spectacular Christmas season at Hever Castle begins this weekend! You can visit during the day or book a Twilight ticket to enjoy the lights and illuminations of the Twilight Christmas trail through the gardens and grounds. Pre-booked tickets are essential for entry, with opening times from 11:30 – 20:30 on the weekend of November 21st–23rd.

Mereworth Wines Christmas Art Fair (Friday – Sunday) Mereworth Wines hosts its first Christmas Art Fair this weekend in The Barn. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts from local artists in a warm, inspirational setting—complete with mulled wine! This is a great place to support local creatives while enjoying the vineyard setting. The fair runs Friday 21st (11:00 – 20:00), and Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd (10:00 – 18:00), with FREE ENTRY. Details here.

Tonbridge Christmas Artisan Market (Sunday) Start your festive shopping close to home! The charming Christmas artisan market at Tonbridge Castle will feature a mix of stalls offering handmade gifts, seasonal treats, and unique crafts from local makers. It’s a relaxed, family-friendly day out with free entry. The market runs on Sunday 23rd November from 10:00 – 15:00 at Tonbridge Castle. Fill details here.