Candlelight Concert, Silent Film & Sunday Soul Party
25+ events lighting up Broadstairs this week 🔥
From a candlelight concert to candle making, Broadstairs is on fire this week.
May just keeps on treating us – we’ve got another Bank Holiday on the horizon, plus half term hits next week too, so enjoy the downtime and make plans for the week ahead.
I’m heading off on holiday later this week (I can not wait), so I’ll be making sure I get my Broadstairs fix as much as I can over the next few days.
From silent films set to a live piano to sound baths and Soul Weekender parties, plus Kebbells celebrating their 5th birthday and the annual Broadstairs May Fair, there’s plenty to choose from.
Next week’s edition will be a bumper half term one, so make sure your friends and family are also subscribed to the newsletter, so they too know what’s going on.
Don’t miss out - Kim xx
🗣 Can You Pantoum?
Mon 18 May, 6.30pm - 8.30pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
It’s time for this monthly poetry night, taking place on the third Mon of every month. Play with the magic of poetry rhythm, rhyme and metre among a supportive crowd.
🎟️ £5 (includes 1 hot drink) / More info
🎹 Film: Sunday Silent & Live Piano
Sun 24 May, 1.45pm / Palace Cinema
A silent film afternoon featuring three Charlie Chaplin comedies, accompanied by a live piano? Sounds like the perfect Sunday to me. You can watch a triple whammy of Chaplin’s classics The Pawnshop, Behind the Screen and The Immigrant, set to the skillful sounds of pianist Lillian Henley.
🎟️ From £4 / Book here
🔥 Hans Zimmer to Candlelight
Fri 22 May, 5pm - 6pm or 7pm - 8pm / Holy Trinity Church, Broadstairs
Don’t miss out on this candlelight concert and see the church lit up as a string trio plays songs you recognise from The Holiday, Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Two sittings are available, and children aged 8+ can attend. Sounds delightful.
🎟️ From £20 + BF / Book here
🧉 Last Few Days: Spring Drinks Menu
Giant Coffee Broadstairs
This is not a drill, you only have until this Thu (21 May) to grab your Spring faves from Giant before they go forever (to make space for even more exciting things over the Summer). So if you want their Mont Blanc, Ube, Coconut Cloud or Carrot Cake drinks, then go order them in the next few days.
More info
🧀 Cheese of the Week
Little Wave Deli
Our favourite deli has introduced a new regular – Cheese of the Week. A regularly changing offer of speciality cheeses, think triple cream Delice de Bourgogne from Burgundy, Swiss goats cheese coated in Alpine blossom and, when it’s fully matured, an 18 month Gruyere, which recently won 1st place at the World Cheese Awards. Keep an eye on their Instagram for updates and try a new one out each week.
🥂 Kebbells’ 5th Birthday: Free Glass of Fizz
Tue 19 May / Kebbells
Happy 5th birthday to Kebbells! They’re turning 5 tomorrow, and to mark the occasion every customer dining with them on the day will receive a free glass of fizz or non-alcoholic sparkling drink. Great excuse to treat yourself on a Tuesday, in case you needed one.
Book a table here
🍕 Pizza & Wine Early Evening Offer
Every day, between 5pm - 7pm / Twists of Broadstairs
The perfect early evening deal when you’re coming off the beach or finishing up your day in town… Twists offer any pizza and a carafe of wine for £24.95 every day between 5pm and 7pm. Walk-ins available or you can book a table below.
🎟️ £24.95 / Book here
🍝 Italian Lunch Set Menu 2-Course Lunch Deal
12pm - 3pm, Mon - Fri / Sardinia
Perfect for mid-week to get your Italian food fix in. For £16.95 you can get two courses, with plenty to choose from. Menu options include Mozzarella Fritto, Risotto ai Funghi, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, and Panna Cotta or Profiteroles. Chef’s kiss.
🎟️ £16.95 / Book here
❓ Quiz Night
Wed 20 May, 6.30pm for a 7pm start / The Royston
The Royston’s quiz night is back! Expect the usual chaos, plus a healthy dose of questionable humour and the return of everyone’s favourite: “This or That?” (you’ve been warned). Teams of 2 to 5, booking is essential.
🎟️ £5pp (cash only) / Pop in and pay at the bar
🤠 Chris Ray, The Texan (Plus An Ed Sheeran Tribute)
Sat 23 May, 5pm / Legends Live Lounge
All the way from Austin, Texas, Chris was born and raised in the honky-tonks and bars and is a true Texas Country singer. From Johnny Cash to Luke Combs, you can request your favourite song. A Tom Jones tribute act follows him at 9pm the same night, plus there’s an Ed Sheeran tribute playing this Fri too.
🎟️ Free / More info
🎶 Broken Strings Acoustic
Sat 23 May, 9pm - 11pm / Reign Bar
It’s the music night you’ve been looking for if you want classics played live on guitar. With songs by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Alanis Morissette and Stereophonics, go on a trip down musical memory lane.
🎟️ Free / More info
🎤 Gracie & the Booms
Sun 24 May, 2pm - 4pm / The Captain Digby
Known for her RnB, pop, and garage mash-ups (the best bit imo), Gracie & the Booms will set your Bank Holiday Sunday off right, completed by enjoying a drink in their sunny beer garden overlooking Kingsgate Bay.
🎟️ Free
🎸 Bands on the Sands: Leslie P George
Sun 24 May, 3pm / The Pavilion
Another weekend, another live music session outside at the Pav. Leslie P George will be entertaining you on Sunday afternoon if you’re heading down that way.
🎟️ Free
🎷 Margate Soul Weekender Sunday Soul Party (Bank Holiday Special)
Sun 24 May, 7pm - 12am / The Pavilion
Celebrate the Bank Holiday in style with a full night of soul, groove and feel-good energy. Expect big tunes, a buzzing dancefloor, and the signature Margate Soul Weekender atmosphere, just in Broadstairs.
🎟️ £10 + BF / Book here
🎠 Broadstairs May Fair
Sat 23 May - Mon 25 May, from 10am daily / Victoria Gardens
Hard to miss, expect a lot of excitement from the kids as the annual May Fair returns to town. There will be a family funfair, plus plenty of stalls, and the event raises funds for the Broadstairs Water Gala in July.
🎟️ Free to attend, but bring your wallets!
✨ Children’s Circles
Tue 19 May, 4.15pm (ages 4-7) + 6.15pm (ages 8-11) / Sea, Spirit & Stones
Lead by Intuitive Healer & Founder Evie, and assisted by Commercial Manager Jess, they’re offering more children’s circles this week. A moment for your child to become self aware of their feelings through movement, meditation and sharing, plus the children all get a free crystal to take home with them too. Final spots remain.
🎟️ £15 / Book here
🦀 Kinder Collective Storytime
Every Fri, 1pm / Kinder Collective
Storytime with Fran is taking place this Fri in the shop’s lovely new Book Room. Head there for stories, chats and a snack for the little ones in a beautiful sunshine setting.
🎟️ Free / More info
🎬 The Magic Faraway Tree
Sat 23 May, 4pm / The Palace Cinema
An Enid Blyton classic. A family relocates to the English countryside where their children discover a magical, enchanted tree leading to unbelievable changing lands at the top. There’s also more dates to see it in half term next week, so snap those seats up.
🎟️ From £4 / Book here
🚌 Open Top Bus
Daily, Sat 23 - Sun 31 May
Always a winner for a day out with kids, the Open Top Bus is returning for half term, starting from this Sat! Take in the coastal views with some fresh sea air while touring Thanet. Tickets can be bought on the day from the driver, or the Stagecoach Bus App.
🎟️ £8 for adults, £5 for under 19s, Under 5s are free / Check out the timetable
🐊 Kid’s Book Club: The Ice Cream Crocodile (3+)
Sat 23 May, 9.30am - 10am / Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Kick off the May half term and celebrate the heartwarming story of Elvis the crocodile. Perfect for young children and families, this special holiday book club will include a shared storytime, chatting together about friendship, confidence and discovering your own special talents, plus themed creative activities inspired by this fabulous circus adventure. There’s lots of other amazing events there in half term too.
🎟️ £5 / Book here
🚶♀️ Women Who Walk
Fri 22 May, 9am / The Old Curiosity Shop
Launched last month, this is a new regular meet up, designed to bring together local women in business for fresh air, good conversation, and genuine connection. Taking place on the third Friday of each month.
🎟️ Free / More info
🕯 Candle Making Workshop
Fri 22 May, 6.30pm - 8pm / Foliage
Enjoy the plant decor and settle in for a cosy, creative evening at Foliage. Learn how to work with natural wax, blend your own signature scent, and pour TWO beautiful candles to take home. Perfect for beginners and a lovely way to unwind with friends.
🎟️ £40pp / Book here
🪸 Seaweed Pressing Workshop
Sat 23 May, 11.30am - 3.30pm / The Driftwood Artist
Learn the almost forgotten Victorian art of seaweed pressing in this 4-hour workshop held at The Driftwood Artist’s home. Join her for a relaxed day to learn how to press a variety of seaweeds, creating your own unique pieces of artwork to take home.
🎟️ £90 / Book here
🥣 Sound Bath with Sari Riches
Sun 24 May, 4pm / Sea, Spirit & Stones Store
Join Sari for a 60-minute multi-instrumental sound bath in this warming space. An opportunity to pause, reflect and recharge, it’s an intimate session with only 6 spaces available, so check if there’s still a spot and book up asap.
DM Sari to book
Finally, 5 Things To Know…
White Room Meditation will be holding a Crystal Showcase this weekend. Running just 3 times a year, the entire back room will be filled with exclusive + rare pieces this Sat 23 May, 10am-5pm, and Sun 24 May, 11am-3pm.
Some fab sounding Summer Circles have been announced by Evie at Sea, Spirit and Stones. On Thu 23 July there will be a Women’s Beach Circle in Broadstairs, and on Thu 30 July a Family Beach Circle. They always look dreamy. Book up here.
The Broadstairs Fireworks dates are out! There’s just three this Summer, so plan well: Wed 22 July and Wed 29 July (the Water Gala finale), both at 9.45pm. Plus Wed 19 Aug at an earlier time of 9.15pm, all with music playing at the bandstand.
Thanet’s beaches have been awarded 4 Blue Flags and 12 Seaside Awards this week. Four bays - Minnis Bay, Botany Bay, Joss Bay and Ramsgate Main Sands - scored Blue Flag status for their excellent water quality and elite facilities.
Save the date: Pride Broadstairs has been announced for 20 September this year! In fact, it’s going to be a Pride Weekender, with Pride Ramsgate taking place the day before as well. More details to come as we get them.
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