The third weekend of September brings an exciting lineup to Tonbridge, balancing cinematic history, fantasy theatre, late-night DJ sets, and the grand finale of the Walk Tonbridge Festival with its signature 26.2-mile marathon.
Thursday 17th – Saturday 19th September 2026
She Kills Monsters at The Oast Theatre
Running from Thursday 17th through Saturday 19th September, head to The Oast Theatre, Tonbridge for Qui Nguyen’s action-packed dramatic comedy. Packed with 1990s nostalgia, fantasy, and Dungeons & Dragons, the play follows Agnes Evans as she discovers her late sister’s RPG campaign—unravelling a heartfelt story about family, grief, and connection under a shell of magic and monster battles. Find the full details here.
Friday 18th September 2026
The Sound of the Screen: Making Audiences Cry Since 1935
Film lovers can head to the EM Forster Theatre on Tonbridge High Street for a free event exploring the history and emotional power of film soundtracks. Part of the theatre’s Sound of the Screen series, it takes a fascinating look at how iconic scores shape tension and drama on screen. Find the full details here.
Vault Session with DJ at The Market House
Keep the Friday night energy going at The Market House. From 7:00 PM until midnight, enjoy a Vault session with a live DJ bringing top tunes late into the evening. Find the full details here.
Saturday 19th September 2026
Tonbridge Parkrun
Kick off Saturday morning at 9:00 AM at Racecourse Park. Join hundreds of local runners, joggers, and walkers for the weekly free, timed 5km loop around the park and lake—just register online beforehand and bring your barcode along.
Walk Tonbridge Festival: Walking with Words
Spend your Saturday afternoon from 1:45 PM to 4:30 PM on a beautiful poetry-themed stroll. Hosted by Walk Tonbridge and Roundel Poetry Tonbridge, walk leader James Pavlou will guide you along a 2.6-mile (4.1 km) route starting from The Bell Inn in nearby Golden Green. The event costs £17 including a rewarding afternoon tea at the pub, or you can join for the walk only with a voluntary donation to Sustain. Full details can be found here.
Sunday 20th September 2026
Walk Tonbridge Marathon 2026
The centrepiece of the Walk Tonbridge Festival sets off bright and early at 6:30 AM from Tonbridge Baptist Church. Supported by CooperBurnett Solicitors, this 26.2-mile scenic walk takes walkers through local countryside, parks, and villages after a complimentary hot breakfast, raising vital funds for Sustain food bank. Find the full details here.
Walk Tonbridge Festival: The Mini Marathon
Running from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting at Tonbridge Old Fire Station, this family-friendly walk offers a choice between a 5-mile countryside loop or a 3.6-mile accessible route through Haysden Country Park. Finishers receive a medal, with tea, cake, and hot drinks available at the finish line for Sustain. Find the full details here.
Walk Tonbridge Festival: Lost Pubs of South Tonbridge
Join local historian Cathy Rishman from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM starting near Tonbridge Railway Station. This 2-mile guided walking tour explores the stories and locations of 19th-century pubs, inns, and breweries across south Tonbridge, with voluntary donations going to Sustain. Find the full details here.
Floating Gong Bath with Breath 4 Mind
Unwind and reset on Sunday evening from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Tonbridge Swimming Pool. Led by Nadia of Breath 4 Mind, this tranquil session combines guided breathwork with an immersive soundscape of gongs and chimes while floating weightlessly on water—the ultimate way to soothe muscle fatigue and reset your nervous system to end the weekend. (£40 early bird / £45 after 16th September). The full details can be found here.
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