Live music events near you this week

01:00

Contraband (Pop, Funk, Rock) at Royal British Legion, Dymchurch, Dymchurch

Memorial Hall, Sea Wall, Dymchurch, Kent, TN29 0TG

Admission: Free

13:00

Ian Ingles (Acoustic) at Oyster Shed, Whitstable Harbour

South Quay, Whitstable Harbour, Kent, CT5 1AB

Admission: Contact venue

14:00

Ruby Sansom (Pop, Rock) at The Rising Sun, East Stourmouth

The Street, East Stourmouth, Kent, CT3 1HY

Admission: Free

14:00

Thomas Abrahams (Hip-Hop, House, Club) at Folkestone Harbour Arm, Folkestone

Harbour Approach Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1QH

Admission: Free

14:00

The Skastards (Ska, Reggae, 60s) at Sea Lounge, Broadstairs

27 Albion Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1LU

Admission: Free

14:00

Two's Company (Pop, Country, Blues) at The Northern Belle, Margate

Mansion Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1HE

Admission: Contact venue

14:00

Playtime at Port Arms, Deal

10 Beach Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 7AH

Admission: Ftee

14:00

Dukes of Swing (Jazz, Swing) at Oval Hotel and BandStand, Margate

16-22, Godwin Rd Cliftonville , Margate, Kent, CT9 2HG

Admission: Free

14:30

Andy White (Acoustic) at The Spitfire, West Malling

1 Liberty Square, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4AU

Admission: Free

15:00

Hullabaloo (Rock n Roll, Swing, Jive) at The Red Lion, Stodmarsh, Stodmarsh

Stodmarsh Road, Stodmarsh, Kent, CT3 4BA

Admission: Booking Advised 01227722571 Or https://www.redlionstodmarsh.co.uk/

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15:00

Fortune Faded Glory (Folk, Country, Indie Rock) at The Blind Pig, Folkestone

61 Tontine Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1JR

Admission: Free

15:00

The Johnny Dogs (Rock n Roll, Rhythm n Blues, Blues) at The Queens Head, Ramsgate

78 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8LP

Admission: Contact venue

15:00

Undercover Band (Pop, Rock) at Landmark Bar, Deal

Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 6BB

Admission: Free

15:00

Southern Roots (Americana, Country) at The Royal Albion, Maidstone

21, Havock Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QE

Admission: Free

15:00

Milly Mae (Pop) at Pavillion, Broadstairs

Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EU

Admission: Free

15:00

Emma Sorrell (Pop, Rock) at Mind The Gap, Broadstairs

156 High Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1JB

Admission: Contact venue

15:00

The Recall (60s) at The George Inn, Gravesend

Queen Street, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2EE

Admission: Free

15:30

Dave Ferra (Boogie, Rhythm n Blues, Blues) at The Haywain, Canterbury

Bramling, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1NB

Admission: Contact venue

16:00

Jay Deeh (Pop, Rock, Disco) at Princess of Wales, Margate

20 Tivoli Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 5SE

Admission: Contact venue

16:00

The Miles Cookman Band (70s, Country, Rock) at Folkestone Harbour Arm, Folkestone

Harbour Approach Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1QH

Admission: Free

16:00

Starks Family Band (Pop, Rock) at Old House at Home, Maidstone

10 Pudding Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1LN

Admission: Free

16:30

KaT. at Harry's, Herne Bay

136-145 Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8SS

Admission: Free

16:30

Steve Huckle (Pop, Rock) at Whitstable Social Club, Whitstable

12 Belmont Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1QP

Admission: Contact venue

17:00

Heroes (Mod, Ska, New Wave) at The Tickled Trout, Ashford

2 Bridge St, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EB

Admission: Free

17:00

David Shepherd (Acoustic) at The Four Fathoms, Herne Bay

2 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LH

Admission: Free

17:00

Ian Ingles (Acoustic) at Market House, Maidstone

30 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PS

Admission: Free

17:00

The Love Cats (Rock n Roll) at Walmer Castle Public House, Deal

South St, Deal, Kent, CT14 7AW

Admission: Free

17:00

Emma Sorrell (Pop, Rock) at Macies, Ramsgate

71 High Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9RJ

Admission: Contact venue

17:30

Freak Flag (Rock) at Churchill Tavern, Ramsgate

19-22 The Paragon, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9JX

Admission: Contact venue

18:00

Dune Acoustic (Acoustic) at The Quay, Faversham

Conduit Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7DF

Admission: Free

18:00

Barracuda at The Old Neptune, Whitstable

Marine Terrace, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1EJ

Admission: free

18:00

Malicious Compliance at The Lady Luck, Canterbury

18 St Peter's Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BQ

Admission: Contact venue

19:00

Luke Burgess (Acoustic) at Port Arms, Deal

10 Beach Street, Deal, Kent, CT14 7AH

Admission: Free

20:00

Robbo (Pop) at The Tartar Frigate, Broadstairs

37-39, Harbour St, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EU

Admission: Contact venue

20:30

The White Horse Jam Night at The White Horse, Maidstone

46 London Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8QL

Admission: Free

20:30

Kym (RnB, Pop, Rock) at Pearson's Arms, Whitstable

Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1BT

Admission: Free

20:30

High Tide (Pop, Rock) at Market Inn, Faversham

42 East Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AT

Admission: Free

20:30

The Godless Reds (Indie Rock, Punk Rock) at Drakes, Maidstone

9 Fairmeadow, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JP

Admission: Free

Not specified

JC & The Sunshine Bus (Pop, Rock) at Powell Arms, Birchington

11 The Square, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9AF

Admission: Free

17:00

Mallory Nash (Pop, Acoustic, Rock) at Market House, Maidstone

30 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PS

Admission: Free

19:00

The Red Lion Jam Night at Red Lion, Dover

54 Charlton Green, Dover, Kent, CT16 2PS

Admission: Free

19:30

Open Mic at The Angel, Gillingham

Station Road, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7UH

Admission: Free

Not specified

Open Mic at The Iron Horse, Sidcup

122 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 7AB

Admission: Contact venue

19:00

Andy Mack's Music Quiz (Pop, Acoustic, Rock) at Market House, Maidstone

30 Earl Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PS

Admission: Contact venue

13:00

Nick Kelly (Easy Listening, Folk) at Broadstairs Bandstand, Broadstairs

Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1QS

Admission: Contact venue

18:30

Manor Manouche (Gypsy Jazz) at Papa Bianco, Faversham

Standard Quay, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7BS

Admission: Free

19:00

Drag Queen Bingo at Christies Wine Bar, Birchington

1-3 Station Approach Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9RD

Admission: £10pp

Booking is required

19:00

Boogie Bingo at The Four Fathoms, Herne Bay

2 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LH

Admission: Contact venue

19:00

Andy Mack's Music Quiz (Pop, Acoustic, Rock) at The Rising Sun, Herne Bay

103 Reculver Rd, Beltinge, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6ND

Admission: Contact venue

Booking is required

19:30

Cherry. at The Divers Arms, Herne Bay

66 Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5JQ

Admission: Free

19:30

Folk Jam Night at The Tartar Frigate, Broadstairs

37-39, Harbour St, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EU

Admission: Free

20:00

Jam Night hosted by Tiger Rose at The Black Griffin, Canterbury

40 St.Peters Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2BG

Admission: Free

Not specified

Karaoke at The Walnut Tree (East Farleigh), Maidstone

Forge Lane East Farleigh , Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0HJ

Admission: Free

Not specified

Open Jam Night at The Cherry Tree Inn - Ticehurst, Ticehurst

Dale Hill, Ticehurst, East Sussex, TN5 7DG

Admission: Free

14:00

Adam Green (Pop, Acoustic, Rock) at Broadstairs Bandstand, Broadstairs

Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1QS

Admission: Contact venue

19:00

The Open Tap at The Brewhouse, Old Dairy Taproom, Tenterden

Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE

Admission: Free

19:00

Global Grooves Jam Session at The Mariner Bar and Restaurant, Folkestone

16 The Stade, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6AB

Admission: Free

19:30

Something Original at Pearson's Arms, Whitstable

Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1BT

Admission: Free

20:30

Bandaoke at Rock Lodge, Whitstable

15-17 Oxford St, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB

Admission: Free

Not specified

Open Jam Night at The Rising Sun, Rochester

6 Delce Rd, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1XQ

Admission: Free

13:00

Nick Kelly (Easy Listening, Folk) at Broadstairs Bandstand, Broadstairs

Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1QS

Admission: Contact venue

17:30

Squeeze Gut Alley (Rhythm n Blues, Blues) at The Queens Head, Ramsgate

78 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8LP

Admission: Contact venue

18:00

Stryngs Attached at Kings Arms, Sandwich

Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9HN

Admission: Free

18:00

High Tide (Pop, Rock) at The Dolphin Inn, Canterbury

17 St Radigunds Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2AA

Admission: Free

19:00

Thomas Abrahams (Hip-Hop, House, Club) at The George, Ashford

The Street, Bethersden, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3AG

Admission: Contact venue

19:00

Crush (Pop, Rock) at St Catherine's Church, Manston, Manston

3 High Street, Manston, Kent, CT12 5BG

Admission: Contact venue

19:00

Luke Burgess (Acoustic) at Royal Albion Hotel (Ballards Lounge), Broadstairs

Albion Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1AN

Admission: Contact venue

19:30

Austin Gold at Met Lounge, Peterborough

59B Bridge Street, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1HA

Admission: Contact venue

19:30

Abba Glitz at Penny Theatre, Canterbury

30-31, Northgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1BL

Admission: Free

20:00

Davina and the Vagabonds (USA) at Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs

9, Ramsgate Rd, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1QQ

Admission: £12 - £16

20:00

Mampama at The Coach and Horses, Whitstable

37 Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB

Admission: Free

20:30

User Friendly (Classic Rock, Rock) at Hampton Bay Park, Herne Bay

Whitstable Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8BL

Admission: Free

20:30

The Concrete Igloos (Mod) at The Four Fathoms, Herne Bay

2 High Street, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5LH

Admission: Free

20:30

Two Tone Pirates (Ska) at Priory Hotel, Dover

Priory Station Approach, Dover, Kent, CT17 9SB

Admission: Free

20:30

The Moles (70s, 90s, 80s) at Market Inn, Faversham

42 East Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8AT

Admission: Free

20:30

The Spice Chavs (Alternative Rock) at Fat Ox, St Michaels, Tenterden

Ashford Road, St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BT

Admission: Free

20:30

Emma Sorrell (Pop, Rock) at The Tartar Frigate, Broadstairs

37-39, Harbour St, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1EU

Admission: Contact venue

20:30

Blankety Blank (Pop, Rock) at The Sun Inn, Faversham

10 West Street, Faversham, Kent, ME13 7JE

Admission: Free

20:30

Sugar Skulls (Rock) at Gees Midnight Bar, Folkestone

7 Sandgate High St, Sandgate, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3BD

Admission: Free

21:00

Rock Paper Scissors (Rock) at Bishops Finger, Canterbury

St. Dunstans Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AF

Admission: Free

21:00

Paragraph 1 (Rock) at Quayside, Whitstable

67 Harbour Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AG

Admission: Contact venue

21:00

Vertigo Park (Pop, Electronica, 80s) at Sun Inn, St Nicholas-at-Wade

The Street, St Nicholas-at-Wade, Kent, CT7 0NP

Admission: Contact venue

21:00

The Miles Cookman Band (70s, Country, Rock) at The Red Lion, Ramsgate

1 Kings Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8NN

Admission: Contact venue

21:00

Plastic Orange (Pop, Funk, Rock) at The Queens Head, Ramsgate

78 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8LP

Admission: Contact venue

21:00

Top Guns (Pop, Rock, 80s) at The Pavillion, Longfield

Punch Croft, New Ash Green, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8HS

Admission: Free

21:00

Superfly Collective at Rock Lodge, Whitstable

15-17 Oxford St, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB

Admission: Free

21:00

Hixtyria (Rock) at Captain Howey Hotel, New Romney

1 Littlestone Rd, New Romney, Kent, TN28 8LN

Admission: Free

21:00

Half Cut Stereo (90s, Rock, 80s) at Charles Dickens, Broadstairs

5-6, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1QS

Admission: Contact venue

21:00

Kym (RnB, Pop, Rock) at Reign Bar and Lounge, Broadstairs

13 Albion Street, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1LU

Admission: Contact venue

22:00

David Shepherd (Acoustic) at Mariners Bar, Ramsgate

3 York Street, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 9DS

Admission: Contact venue

Not specified

Stormy Sundays (Blues) at Vinoteq ltd, Dover

1 Cannon Street, Dover, Kent, CT16 1BY

Admission: Contact venue

Not specified

Olivia Rogers (Pop, Rock) at The Garden Bar, Westgate-on-Sea

40a Station Road, Westgate-on-Sea, Kent, CT8 8QY

Admission: Contact venue

Not specified

Coda Kings at The Walnut Tree (East Farleigh), Maidstone

Forge Lane East Farleigh , Maidstone, Kent, ME15 0HJ

Admission: Free

Not specified

Kid Hue & the Television + Dockyard at Poco Loco, Chatham

58 High Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4DS

Admission: Contact venue

Not specified

Soul, Motown, and Reggae DJ at The Iron Horse, Sidcup

122 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 7AB

Admission: Contact venue

Not specified

Marylebone Jelly (Rock) at Hawkinge Cricket Club, Hawkinge

Cricketers Close, Hawkinge, Kent, CT18 7NH

Admission: Contact venue

11:00

Southern Roots (Americana, Country) at Market Square, Dover

Dover Town, Dover, Kent, CT16 1NX

Admission: Free

13:30

The Native Oysters Band (Jazz, Gospel, Funk) at Sound of Kent Festival, Bekesbourne, Canterbury

Woolton Farm, Bekesbourne Lane, Bekesbourne, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 5EA

Admission: Contact venue

14:00

Crush (Pop, Rock) at San Clu Bar and Restaurant, Ramsgate

Thanet Road, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 8DT

Admission: Contact venue

15:00

Ian Ingles (Acoustic) at The Dolphin Inn, Canterbury

17 St Radigunds Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2AA

Admission: Free

Live entertainment near you this week - BandBase Gig Guide

Gigs on Sunday, 17 May 2026

Contraband (Pop, Funk, Rock) at Royal British Legion, Dymchurch, Dymchurch

Ian Ingles (Acoustic) at Oyster Shed, Whitstable Harbour

Ruby Sansom (Pop, Rock) at The Rising Sun, East Stourmouth

Thomas Abrahams (Hip-Hop, House, Club) at Folkestone Harbour Arm, Folkestone

The Skastards (Ska, Reggae, 60s) at Sea Lounge, Broadstairs

Two's Company (Pop, Country, Blues) at The Northern Belle, Margate

Playtime at Port Arms, Deal

Dukes of Swing (Jazz, Swing) at Oval Hotel and BandStand, Margate

Andy White (Acoustic) at The Spitfire, West Malling

Hullabaloo (Rock n Roll, Swing, Jive) at The Red Lion, Stodmarsh, Stodmarsh

Fortune Faded Glory (Folk, Country, Indie Rock) at The Blind Pig, Folkestone

The Johnny Dogs (Rock n Roll, Rhythm n Blues, Blues) at The Queens Head, Ramsgate

Undercover Band (Pop, Rock) at Landmark Bar, Deal

Southern Roots (Americana, Country) at The Royal Albion, Maidstone

Milly Mae (Pop) at Pavillion, Broadstairs

Emma Sorrell (Pop, Rock) at Mind The Gap, Broadstairs

The Recall (60s) at The George Inn, Gravesend

Dave Ferra (Boogie, Rhythm n Blues, Blues) at The Haywain, Canterbury

Jay Deeh (Pop, Rock, Disco) at Princess of Wales, Margate

The Miles Cookman Band (70s, Country, Rock) at Folkestone Harbour Arm, Folkestone

Starks Family Band (Pop, Rock) at Old House at Home, Maidstone

KaT. at Harry's, Herne Bay

Steve Huckle (Pop, Rock) at Whitstable Social Club, Whitstable

Heroes (Mod, Ska, New Wave) at The Tickled Trout, Ashford

David Shepherd (Acoustic) at The Four Fathoms, Herne Bay

Ian Ingles (Acoustic) at Market House, Maidstone

The Love Cats (Rock n Roll) at Walmer Castle Public House, Deal

Emma Sorrell (Pop, Rock) at Macies, Ramsgate

Freak Flag (Rock) at Churchill Tavern, Ramsgate

Dune Acoustic (Acoustic) at The Quay, Faversham

Barracuda at The Old Neptune, Whitstable

Malicious Compliance at The Lady Luck, Canterbury

Luke Burgess (Acoustic) at Port Arms, Deal

Robbo (Pop) at The Tartar Frigate, Broadstairs

The White Horse Jam Night at The White Horse, Maidstone

Kym (RnB, Pop, Rock) at Pearson's Arms, Whitstable

High Tide (Pop, Rock) at Market Inn, Faversham

The Godless Reds (Indie Rock, Punk Rock) at Drakes, Maidstone

JC & The Sunshine Bus (Pop, Rock) at Powell Arms, Birchington

Gigs on Monday, 18 May 2026

Mallory Nash (Pop, Acoustic, Rock) at Market House, Maidstone

The Red Lion Jam Night at Red Lion, Dover

Open Mic at The Angel, Gillingham

Open Mic at The Iron Horse, Sidcup

Gigs on Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Andy Mack's Music Quiz (Pop, Acoustic, Rock) at Market House, Maidstone

Gigs on Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Nick Kelly (Easy Listening, Folk) at Broadstairs Bandstand, Broadstairs

Manor Manouche (Gypsy Jazz) at Papa Bianco, Faversham

Drag Queen Bingo at Christies Wine Bar, Birchington

Boogie Bingo at The Four Fathoms, Herne Bay

Andy Mack's Music Quiz (Pop, Acoustic, Rock) at The Rising Sun, Herne Bay

Cherry. at The Divers Arms, Herne Bay

Folk Jam Night at The Tartar Frigate, Broadstairs

Jam Night hosted by Tiger Rose at The Black Griffin, Canterbury

Karaoke at The Walnut Tree (East Farleigh), Maidstone

Open Jam Night at The Cherry Tree Inn - Ticehurst, Ticehurst

Gigs on Thursday, 21 May 2026

Adam Green (Pop, Acoustic, Rock) at Broadstairs Bandstand, Broadstairs

The Open Tap at The Brewhouse, Old Dairy Taproom, Tenterden

Global Grooves Jam Session at The Mariner Bar and Restaurant, Folkestone

Something Original at Pearson's Arms, Whitstable

Bandaoke at Rock Lodge, Whitstable

Open Jam Night at The Rising Sun, Rochester

Gigs on Friday, 22 May 2026

Nick Kelly (Easy Listening, Folk) at Broadstairs Bandstand, Broadstairs

Squeeze Gut Alley (Rhythm n Blues, Blues) at The Queens Head, Ramsgate

Stryngs Attached at Kings Arms, Sandwich

High Tide (Pop, Rock) at The Dolphin Inn, Canterbury

Thomas Abrahams (Hip-Hop, House, Club) at The George, Ashford

Crush (Pop, Rock) at St Catherine's Church, Manston, Manston

Luke Burgess (Acoustic) at Royal Albion Hotel (Ballards Lounge), Broadstairs

Austin Gold at Met Lounge, Peterborough

Abba Glitz at Penny Theatre, Canterbury

Davina and the Vagabonds (USA) at Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs

Mampama at The Coach and Horses, Whitstable

User Friendly (Classic Rock, Rock) at Hampton Bay Park, Herne Bay

The Concrete Igloos (Mod) at The Four Fathoms, Herne Bay