Cliftonville’s ‘broken folk’ duo rework songs from Margate’s past, discovering the contemporary relevance of Music Hall. Developed through performances for community groups including Darwin Court, Ageless Thanet and Your Time.
A celebration of art made by hundreds of people using computers and technology on Margate High Street.
Supported by Arts Council England with National Lottery funding.
Silverpoint drawings of people in photographs found in Margate. A meditation on the displaced traces of moments in people’s lives.
Artist Dinner invites you to dinner.
DIY short film show : no stars, no funding, no taste.
Margate’s worst kept secret Rumours zine is throwing queer pop-up parties for its fifth issue, tell everyone...
What's on at Margate Museum
In it’s sixth year, Arts Emergency is a support network for marginalised kids who love arts. Come and hear more about becoming a mentor.
A night of experimental music and visuals
Coney in collaboration with Theatre Royal Margate. Coney are hosting a quiz about Margate, with questions set by residents, and prizes to be won! Plus an evening of interactive games and conversation.
26 October & 30 November
Join us on a playful interactive exploration of the town as it was and as it could have been.
Discover more about these events at ekoh.org.uk
Through a combination of walks, artworks, architecture and poetry, Margate Reimagined is a present day vision of Margate with an alternative past. Bringing together heritage both real and imaginary this project speculates about a town that might have been, or could yet become.Various Locations.
Five NOW digital creators will show work and discuss their practice, led by Dr. Dan Strutt
Margate’s worst kept secret Rumours zine is throwing queer pop-up parties for its fifth issue, tell everyone...
A night of glitchy electronic music and found footage
Short films and discussion exploring our relationship to the sea
Following a series of workshops in September for artists interested in working with song and exploring the archetype of the singer-songwriter, this performance is led by Dan Scott.
With live performances from very special guests.
What's on at Elsewhere
Sara Trillo will lead a beach excavation of an alleged ancient boat wreck, with finds displayed at Limbo in November.
Please note that this event is weather dependent and has been postponed until Sunday 3 November - see listing for link to updates
Watch Mercury transit the Sun, an event that only happens approximately 13 times in each Century.
This artwork on the side of a boarded up shelter offers a nuanced critique towards the arbitrary nature of awarding prizes for cultural achievement.
What's on at Bon Volks
Shows all night from Margate’s best performance artists on wheels, so dress to excess.
The Naked House Cleaner for a special one off matinée performance
A night of interactive sound, visual art installations and projections. BYO Beamer
The 2019 Open School East Associates wish to invite you to their final show, The Reception Was Brilliant
A solo exhibition of recent works, including assemblage, photography, installation and sculpture using marine plastic found on the beaches of and around Margate.
Through a combination of walks, artworks, architecture and poetry, Margate Reimagined is a present day vision of Margate with an alternative past. Bringing together heritage both real and imaginary this project speculates about a town that might have been, or could yet become.Various Locations.
Art & live performance
What is a Raree Tale we hear you ask? Well a Raree Tale is like a Fairy Tale but in a box, a rare sort of box, a Raree Box in fact.
Previous artists in residence at Gordon House Margate exhibit their responses to the house within the now restored domestic spaces.
A noisy text installation, based around a purpose built split-fl ap display, exploring the radically unstable concept of now. Made in collaboration with Eoin Furbank.
Artists in Returning NOW will give you a guided tour of the house and talk about their work
Film, dance, photography & artwork
What's on at The Garden Gate Project
Celebrate the work of ‘Queer Writers Margate’ at the launch of their new anthology with readings of the work.
In Margate an isolated teenager forms a band and finds her voice with the help of a gang of exotic birds.
Lalochezia is the use of vulgar language to relieve stress. Come along to the Profanity Embroidery Group’s specially sweary Christmas workshop and let rip on the so called “Festive” Season. Additional workshop taking place on 8 December
Due to popular demand, PEG shall be ho ho hosting an extra special PEG December workshop
Cliftonville’s ‘broken folk’ duo rework songs from Margate’s past, discovering the contemporary relevance of Music Hall. Developed through performances for community groups including Darwin Court, Ageless Thanet and Your Time.
This diverse, multi-disciplinary exhibition showcases the work of over 40 artists who also work in various capacities at Turner Contemporary.
Two workshops offering the opportunity to get inky making prints with vintage images from the Print Works archive of Isle of Thanet printers. Supported by National Lottery Heritage Fund.
A series of film projection installations showcasing Round in Circles' dance & film work, it guides the audience through the town creating interesting encounters.
Relive the excitement of the past 4 months. Margate has been energised, surprised and thrilled by events throughout Margate NOW – call in and offer us your feedback, see some highlights and meet the team and artists.
A day of reflection, conversation and action for artists, practitioners and organisations interested in arts and place making.
FREE, but bookable - get your tickets HERE Start the year right - an intimate gig with billy blond - dreamy, honest, empowering pop from his debut 2019 EP and a soulful glimpse of what 2020 has in store. The event is FREE to all (over 18s only) - join Margate Festival and Dreamland for […]
Read the Isolation Interviews here
Read about Final Year students at UCA here
