Tonbridge Castle has announced its bumper summer of entertainment, featuring food, music, theatre and community events.
The historic venue in the heart of Tonbridge will see the return of regular crowd-pleasers and new shows, further boosting the town’s reputation as the place to come for fun in the sun.
Two special events will be taking place to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. On Sunday 4 May, the castle bailey lawn will feature a free to attend 1940s-themed party with food, refreshments, music and dancing. This will be followed on Thursday 8 May with a service and beacon lighting with band music from 8.30pm to mark the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
May will also see the return of the ever popular two-day food and drink festival (24-25 May) alongside the TN90s music festival taking place on neighbouring Deacon’s Field.
There’ll be even more music as the summer schedule gathers pace. Free Friday night River Walk Music makes its return as does Tonbridge Music Weekend (4-6 July), guaranteed to get crowds moving with disco classics and Michael Jackson tributes. For those seeking something a little more laid back, regular free band concerts on the castle lawn provide the perfect way to laze away sunny Sunday afternoons.
Outdoor theatre will be making a welcome return to the castle with a range of performances to suit every taste and age group. Helping celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in style, will be a production of Pride and Prejudice by the award-winning Illyria theatre company. There’ll also be a raucous retelling of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth, both performed in one night. On 20 July youngsters can join Ratty, Mole, Badger for a delightful performance of Wind in the Willows.
The monthly artisan markets are running throughout the summer and continuing to Christmas in their new home on the castle’s lawn. Stalls selling beautiful hand-crafted products, delicious food, jewellery and accessories in a beautiful setting make this a Sunday experience not to miss.
Laura French, Tonbridge Castle Events Manager, said: “We’re excited to have such a brilliant line-up of events for people to enjoy this summer. However you like to spend your spare time, whether it’s dancing the night away, browsing a market or watching performers tell amazing stories, Tonbridge Castle is the place to come. With even more events in the pipeline and yet to be announced, 2025 looks set to be one of our biggest and best summers yet.”
View the full list of events at Tonbridge Castle.
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