Paws in the Park are Britain’s favorite fun dog shows, with lots of have-a-go dog games and activities to try from flyball, agility, cani-cross and gundog scurries. Win super prizes in our dog shows and competitions, or get wet with your pet at in the K9 Aquazone ! Enjoy a pawfect dog festival packed with … Continue reading→
Paws in the Park are Britain’s favorite fun dog shows, with lots of have-a-go dog games and activities to try from flyball, agility, cani-cross and gundog scurries. Win super prizes in our dog shows and competitions, or get wet with your pet at in the K9 Aquazone !
Enjoy a pawfect dog festival packed with exciting arena displays and dog-friendly entertainment. There are dozens of new dog activities to try whatever your dog’s breed or ability plus superb shopping for your furry friends. With dog-friendly weekend camping too, it’s all at Paws in the Park.
All England Koi Show
26th-27th September 2026
The All England Koi Show staged by the South East Koi Club is one of the largest koi shows in the UK and is widely regarded as the best show of the year.
The All England Koi Show staged by the South East Koi Club is one of the largest koi shows in the UK and is widely regarded as the best show of the year.
Kent Construction Expo
1st October 2026
The largest construction event in the region, bringing together Kent’s leading developers, subcontractors, material suppliers, manufacturers, architects, and more for a full day of networking, learning, and business opportunities. Whether you’re looking to discover new technologies, stay ahead of industry regulations, or build valuable connections, this is the must-attend event for the South East’s … Continue reading→
The largest construction event in the region, bringing together Kent’s leading developers, subcontractors, material suppliers, manufacturers, architects, and more for a full day of networking, learning, and business opportunities. Whether you’re looking to discover new technologies, stay ahead of industry regulations, or build valuable connections, this is the must-attend event for the South East’s construction sector.
The Kent Card Show
3rd-4th October 2026
The Kent Card Show brings together collectors, families, and fans for a weekend of cards, community, and fun. The Kent Card Show is one of the UK’s fastest-growing trading card events bringing together collectors, families, and fans for an unforgettable weekend of cards, community, and fun. With a huge variety of Pokémon, TCG, and Sports … Continue reading→
The Kent Card Show brings together collectors, families, and fans for a weekend of cards, community, and fun.
The Kent Card Show is one of the UK’s fastest-growing trading card events bringing together collectors, families, and fans for an unforgettable weekend of cards, community, and fun. With a huge variety of Pokémon, TCG, and Sports card vendors, a dedicated Kids Zone, and special guest appearances, there’s something here for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting your hobby journey.
Get ready for a high-energy weekend celebrating everything collectables. This is the place to buy, sell, and trade. You’ll find unbeatable deals, unforgettable moments, and endless inspiration.
Tickets are limited – Book yours NOW and don’t miss out!
The Kent Wedding Show
18th October 2026
Planning a wedding can be very daunting. We make your wedding planning simple & stress free by bringing together the best local wedding suppliers and specialists in the industry. With a huge variety of different suppliers, for all tastes and budgets, giving couples a great place to get some exciting ideas and inspiration for their … Continue reading→
We make your wedding planning simple & stress free by bringing together the best local wedding suppliers and specialists in the industry. With a huge variety of different suppliers, for all tastes and budgets, giving couples a great place to get some exciting ideas and inspiration for their big day, The Kent Wedding Show gives you the chance to discover what suppliers are right for you all under one roof, in a relaxed environment.
The Haunted Comedy Mansion
23rd October 2026
The Haunted Comedy Mansion Halloween Spectacle – Friday 23rd October 2026 This Halloween, Comedy Mansion is taking over for a night of live comedy, music, entertainment and unforgettable chaos! Expect a spectacular Halloween experience packed with hilarious live comedians, incredible music acts, immersive entertainment and plenty of surprises throughout the night. From comedy to music, we’ll be revealing another act every … Continue reading→
The Haunted Comedy Mansion Halloween Spectacle – Friday 23rd October 2026
This Halloween, Comedy Mansion is taking over for a night of live comedy, music, entertainment and unforgettable chaos! Expect a spectacular Halloween experience packed with hilarious live comedians, incredible music acts, immersive entertainment and plenty of surprises throughout the night. From comedy to music, we’ll be revealing another act every single week as we build the ultimate Halloween lineup.
Joel Dommett is the latest name to join us and we can’t wait to see him take the stage! From stand-up to television, Joel is one of the UK’s most recognisable comedians. But this is just the beginning… we’ve got plenty more big names still to announce!
One new act. Every week. And trust us, you won’t want to miss who’s next…
This two day event, the Detling Showground fair, has up to 300-400 indoor and outdoor stalls (weather permitting) and is Kent’s largest antiques and vintage fair. Free parking. Dogs welcome on a lead. Postcode for sat nav: ME14 3JF
This two day event, the Detling Showground fair, has up to 300-400 indoor and outdoor stalls (weather permitting) and is Kent’s largest antiques and vintage fair. Free parking. Dogs welcome on a lead. Postcode for sat nav: ME14 3JF
National Fruit Show
4th November 2026
Come and join the leaders of British fruit growing at the National Fruit show.
Come and join the leaders of British fruit growing at the National Fruit show.
The Education People Show
11th November 2026
The Education People Show is the South-East’s leading event for the promotion and development of effective school leadership, management, learning and teaching featuring a high-level conference, inspirational workshops and a comprehensive exhibition of leading suppliers of services to schools and academies. The Education People Show brings together hundreds of education leaders from across Kent and … Continue reading→
The Education People Show is the South-East’s leading event for the promotion and development of effective school leadership, management, learning and teaching featuring a high-level conference, inspirational workshops and a comprehensive exhibition of leading suppliers of services to schools and academies.
The Education People Show brings together hundreds of education leaders from across Kent and neighbouring counties – to share best practice and new ideas on managing and developing education in the region. Continuing to build upon previous successes, the 2026 event will take place on Wednesday 11th November.
Christmas is coming to the Kent Showground this November! Get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up under one roof with hundreds of stands selling everything from Christmas decorations and inspirational gift ideas to festive food and drink… Enjoy THREE DAYS filled with festive shopping and fun at the Kent Festive Gift & Food Show … Continue reading→
Christmas is coming to the Kent Showground this November! Get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up under one roof with hundreds of stands selling everything from Christmas decorations and inspirational gift ideas to festive food and drink…
Enjoy THREE DAYS filled with festive shopping and fun at the Kent Festive Gift & Food Show on Friday 20th, Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2026.
Explore beautifully crafted Christmas Cabins, capturing the essence of a traditional Christmas Market before heading into the massive exhibition hall and festive food & drink hall, packed with local artisans and boutique vendors, offering a whole range of Christmas treats including handmade decorations, inspirational gift ideas and tasty yuletide food and drink.
Tickets are limited and are on sale NOW! For more details and to book online visit: www.kentfestiveshow.co.uk
The Vineyard and Winery Show
25th November 2026
The Vineyard & Winery Show, launched by the publishers of Vineyard magazine, is planned for 25 November 2026 at the Kent County Showground. An unmissable event for anyone working in viticulture in the UK and abroad, the Vineyard & Winery Show will provide vineyard owners, winemakers and growers with a fantastic one-day opportunity to keep up to date with … Continue reading→
The Vineyard & Winery Show, launched by the publishers of Vineyard magazine, is planned for 25 November 2026 at the Kent County Showground. An unmissable event for anyone working in viticulture in the UK and abroad, the Vineyard & Winery Show will provide vineyard owners, winemakers and growers with a fantastic one-day opportunity to keep up to date with the latest technology. You will be able to meet with the suppliers of the services that are supporting the industry, as well as the chance to network with the key players in the UK wine industry. The show opens at 9am and closes at 5pm.
Best Parties Ever
4th-19th December 2026
It’s Chicago, 1922…gangsters and mobsters rule the streets, and prohibition is in full force… Welcome to the hidden world of the Roaring Twenties… an era of decadence and indulgence… finally it really is time to party at our Christmas Parties in Maidstone!
It’s Chicago, 1922…gangsters and mobsters rule the streets, and prohibition is in full force… Welcome to the hidden world of the Roaring Twenties… an era of decadence and indulgence… finally it really is time to party at our Christmas Parties in Maidstone!
Choose the glitz of the Gatsby bar for a glass of Prosecco or a classy cocktail, the vibe here is exclusive and exuding glamour. Relax with the laid-back soundtrack and admire the awesome aerial trapeze performances. Alternatively, head into the hot, lively and jumpin’ jazz bar, where the atmosphere is charged, and the music is pumping. Grab a beer whilst our Molls and Flappers entertain. Take your seats under one giant, twinkling, star-lit ceiling, as our award-winning caterers serve three courses of delicious festive dining. Each dish is interspersed with dramatic bursts of entertainment from our spectacular cast. As the dance floor opens, it’s time to show off your moves! Throughout the evening there are two styles of music, choose between our signature, central dance floor and our chic, silent disco zone.
Whatever your choice, we guarantee atmospheric floor fillers and absolute classics to dance the night away at our Kent Christmas parties. Enjoy a variety of sweet treats, tea, coffee and petit fours stations! There are magnums of Prosecco to be won every night in the glamorous casino, join us at the roulette table or try your luck with a hand or two of Blackjack. There is even more fun to be had as you jump on our exhilarating and world-famous dodgems! As the clock strikes twelve, don’t miss our midnight snacks whilst you ride, flutter, drink and dance the night away at our Christmas Parties in Kent.
What do people say?
We had a fantastic event with the Kent Event Centre, the staff were helpful and friendly. The food was delicious!
I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to your lovely team and you for all you did Wednesday. It ran so smoothly. We really appreciate it and look forward to working with you again next year.
We couldn’t have asked for better staff on the day. Everyone was welcoming, professional and happy to help. Nothing was too much trouble.
Just wanted to say a huge ‘Thank You’ to you and the team for all your help in the lead-up and set up of our Away Day. It went without a hitch and everyone seemed to have had a great time. Lots of compliments about the lunch too! Special thanks to Amber for all her help on the day. We’ll definitely be in touch for any future events we will hold.
I just wanted to drop a quick note to say a BIG thank you to you and your team for your help over the weekend. The grounds team were so incredibly helpful and always there whenever we needed them- so quick to respond. You and your event office team were also so very helpful and flexible. The event was a big success but that would not have been so without you and the team there. Please pass on a HUGE thank you to everyone who helped.
Can I just say to you and your team, thank you for all your help in delivering a very successful event yesterday. Thank you for your help as well with letting us use your containers for the food to go to the homeless. Your expert event management skills are very much appreciated.
The venue was perfect and really worked well as far as safety for social distancing. Your staff were nothing but helpful and all had a smile on their faces all day.
I had a lot of dealings with the staff over the weekends and simply could not fault the team at all. They were so helpful in every way and could not have asked for anything more. The exact same for the run up to the event, Harriet was so accommodating to our needs and wants, and made sure we had what we needed, even with the last minute changes and additional bookings, nothing was too much. Everyone we dealt with were so friendly.
As a busy event management business based in Kent, Revolution Events run several large events at the Kent Event Centre covering the Construction Industry, Education and supporting local businesses. Attracting hundreds of relevant delegates means we need a supplier who is on the ball and works seamlessly with us to achieve our aims and objectives. Having worked with them for many years, we know the team well and see how they strive to achieve results for us at this versatile venue in the heart of Kent.
Working with the Kent Event Centre is brilliant! The team could not be more helpful, working with us to make sure we get the best for our events. Even with all the requests thrown at them, they work hard to help us come up with the best solutions. Our trust in the team is what gives us the confidence to keep coming back.
The Cornwallis Room has become our ‘go-to’ venue for meetings of all sizes. The option to hire individual rooms or the entire venue means it’s a really flexible option. We have booked it again for the third year in a row for our annual conference, safe in the knowledge that everything will be ready for us, the staff will be helpful and professional, and our delegates will have a great time.
The Maidstone Tattoo Extravaganza chose the Kent Event Centre to hold our event as the location has so much to offer- excellent choice of buildings, excellent access for the public, great parking and safety for everyone.
We have used the John Hendry and the Maidstone Hall for our event as they offer excellent options for us and can be easily adapted to suit our needs. The Kent Event Centre office team and groundsmen also assist in making The Maidstone Tattoo Extravaganza possible without any hesitation or complications.
We will always use the Kent Event Centre as it gives us unlimited possibilities for an easy, hassle-free event!
As an events company, a great venue is one of the key ingredients to staging perfect events. The Kent Events Centre is just that; positioned in a great location with a huge amount of flexible indoor and outdoor space. But it’s more than just a great venue, they have a first-class team to support you; the pre-events team are incredibly professional, helpful, resourceful and experienced. The event day operations team are friendly, efficient, proactive, always on hand to help and cannot do enough to ensure that our event goes smoothly. Everyone in their team genuinely cares that our event is successful and that makes us feel as if their team is an extended part of ours.
We couldn’t recommend The Kent Event Centre highly enough- they really do deliver everything they promise.
Working with the KEC is brilliant! The team could not be more helpful, working with us to make sure we get the best for our events. Even with all the requests thrown at them, they work hard to help us come up with the best solutions. Our trust in the team is what gives us the confidence to keep coming back.
Thank you for being a part of the Nepali open concert team. It was an absolute pleasure working with you all. Thank you for your cooperation, support, flexibility, and consideration. I hope we will collaborate again in future.
We have used the Clive Emson Conference Building and associated rooms at the Kent Event Centre for our annual conference since 2014. The building provides a very large, flexible space for conference seating and ample room for attendees and exhibitors to mingle during the breaks, enjoying a coffee or lunch. Ample parking is available, which is an essential for any large event.
The staff are always professional and guide you through the event from start to finish, and happily deal with any last-minute requests.
We used the Clive Emerson for our Primary PE & Physical Activity Conference in June due to its great location, excellent facilities and past positive experiences using the Kent Event Centre The staff are always really supportive, tailoring the venue to us and assisting with pre-event set up and continuous support on the event day.
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