What to do in late October in Margate 2023
This week in Margate!
Margate in late October is a fantastic place to visit! Check out the Margate Bookie Lit Fest, folk music at Roslyn Court, dream pop with Firestations at Elsewhere, or a celebration with the Crab Museum and the new group exhibition by Mark Leckey at Turner Contemporary.
Margate Bookie
Don’t forget, the Margate Bookie returns this weekend!
The Lit Fest by the sea has something for everyone who loves words, workshops and walks.
19 - 22 Oct
Find the full programme here
Firestations at Where Else?
The London based dream-pop ensemble released a new album 'Thick Terrain' earlier this year - expect hypnotic sci-fi numbers and addictive pop jangles.
Free entry / Donation. Tickets available now.
Crab Museum
Celebrate the Crab Museum’s 2nd birthday with the likes of DJ Clawz 4 Concern at Where Else!
Sat 21 Oct 11pm - 3am
Get your tickets here
Book launch with Tree Carr at Bar Nothing
Tree Carr launches "A Spell a Day" with a panel discussion led by Tree, an author, Death Doula, Transpersonal Therapist and High Priestess Witch, including an exploration of the resurgence of witchcraft in today's society.
Weds 25 Oct, 7pm
More info here
Mossy Christian at Rossyln Court
A folk singer drawing on a rich and diverse repertoire of musical traditions from Lincolnshire and Yorkshire - charting the lives of everyday people, in their work and recreation, from the 1700s to the present day.
Thurs 26 Oct, 7.30pm
More here
Renfield - Slave of Dracula & Cost of Living Bites
Fancy something a little different? Check out this community theatre production at the Sarah Thorne Theatre in Broadstairs, featuring two seasonal one act plays.
The first is adapted from Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and Cost of Living Bites” is a modern gothic comedy about two flatmates who fear one of their neighbours is a vampire.
27 - 29 Oct, Tickets £12 in advance.
Book here
In The Offing
A new group exhibition devised by renowned Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Leckey.
Tues - Sun 10am – 5pm
Turner Contemporary, find out more here
Death and the Carpenter at ARK Cliftonville
Death and the Carpenter is a piece of folk theatre that incorporates storytelling, live folk music and puppetry (in the form of our 6ft death puppet). Suitable for children ages 10 +
Sun 22 Oct, 7.30pm
Tickets £10, book here
Hi, I’m Amelia, your host at Ballarat House in Margate. In this blog I’ll give you the insider’s view on the best things to see and do when you visit Margate.