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Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 18
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, the switch will be flicked at 7pm.
It will be open every Friday & Saturday, 11am - 7pm and every Sunday , 11am - 6pm until 20th December. In the run up to the big day the Festive Marketplace will be open 11am - 6pm on the 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th December.
Join us for all your festive favs, open-air cinema showing Christmas classics, live music, community events and more. Visit one of over 40 independent businesses to find the perfect gift for the hard to buy for and shop local.
From 26th December -3rd January 2027 come down for Crimbo Limbo! The Goods Yard will be an escape from the endless turkey sandwiches and cold mince pies. All Street Food traders will be open 11am - 4pm , with a family favourite film on The Harbour Screen daily.
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Festive Marketplace, CT20 1QQ
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Every Friday from 7pm, 10:30 - 10:30
Free
Live Music, Welcome Drink and 3 courses for £35pp A great night out doesn't have to break the bank. The Sunset Sessions…
Fri 11 Sep 26, 19:00 - 21:00
Free
This is the greatest show! It's the story of how an ambitious and imaginative entertainer rises from humble beginnings…
Sat 12 Sep 26, 13:00 - 16:00
Free
Kick off your summer soundtracks with Pilot Vibrations every Saturday. Expect laid-back Balearic beach vibes right here…
Sat 12 Sep 26, 13:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Every Saturday from May to end of September, kick off your summer soundtracks with Pilot Vibrations.
Expect laid-back …
Harbourside
Sat 12 Sep 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Energetic, fun and interactive performance. High Tide are a Kent based trio, spreading music, humour and undeniable joy…
Sat 12 Sep 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Summer vibes in Woodstock way. 70s Americana, blues and soul performed by four talented musicians.
Sun 13 Sep 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Big Orange Head are a 4 piece band that regularly expands to 6 or 7 piece and plays a rocking mix of classics and …
Sun 13 Sep 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Lucy May Walker is a solo acoustic performer who started her career busking on the streets and train stations of London. …
Harbourside
Sun 13 Sep 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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One man. Huge sound. Good vibes. Live looping musical maverick
Sat 19 Sep 26, 13:00 - 15:00
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Bringing the party to Wunder Harbour Since it's inception, The Bettesteiner Footstompers have always take centre stage…
Sat 19 Sep 26, 13:00 - 16:00
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Kick off your summer soundtracks with Pilot Vibrations every Saturday. Expect laid-back Balearic beach vibes right here…
Sat 19 Sep 26, 11:00 - 20:00
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Wünderharbour, a magical, slightly silly time of year when we transform The Goods Yard into a 'Bavarian Wunderland' is …
Sun 20 Sep 26, 13:00 - 15:00
Free
Bringing the party to Wunder Harbour Since it's inception, The Bettesteiner Footstompers have always take centre stage…
Sun 20 Sep 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Wünderharbour, a magical, slightly silly time of year when we transform The Goods Yard into a 'Bavarian Wunderland' is …
Fri 25 Sep 26, 18:30 - 20:30
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Fresh. Memorable. Unmistakably her. Enjoy this set at The Board Room - our beautiful, competitive socialising venue.
Sat 26 Sep 26, 13:00 - 15:00
Free
Bringing the party to Wunder Harbour Since it's inception, The Bettesteiner Footstompers have always take centre stage…
Sat 26 Sep 26, 13:00 - 16:00
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The last of this year's summer soundtracks with Pilot Vibrations. Lizzie Dee ends the Pilot Vibrations summer…
Sat 26 Sep 26, 17:00 - 19:00
Free
Ska and Reggae favourites plus ska influenced original music Section 8 Band is a female-fronted, high-energy ska and…
Sat 26 Sep 26, 11:00 - 20:00
Free
Wünderharbour, a magical, slightly silly time of year when we transform The Goods Yard into a 'Bavarian Wunderland' is …
Sat 26 Sep 26, 20:00 - 21:30
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Experience the rejuvenating power of the full moon with sauna. Join us for a 90-minute rejuvenating journey under the…
Sun 27 Sep 26, 13:00 - 15:00
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Bringing the party to Wunder Harbour Since it's inception, The Bettesteiner Footstompers have always take centre stage…
Sun 27 Sep 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Wünderharbour, a magical, slightly silly time of year when we transform The Goods Yard into a 'Bavarian Wunderland' is …
Sun 27 Sep 26, 17:30 - 19:30
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Confident, Charismatic and impossible to ignore. His songwriting focuses heavily on clever wordplay, observational …
Sat 03 Oct 26, 13:00 - 15:00
Free
Bringing the party to Wunder Harbour Since it's inception, The Bettesteiner Footstompers have always take centre stage…
Sat 03 Oct 26, 11:00 - 20:00
Free
Wünderharbour, a magical, slightly silly time of year when we transform The Goods Yard into a 'Bavarian Wunderland' is …
Sun 04 Oct 26, 13:00 - 15:00
Free
Bringing the party to Wunder Harbour Since it's inception, The Bettesteiner Footstompers have always take centre stage…
Sun 04 Oct 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Wünderharbour, a magical, slightly silly time of year when we transform The Goods Yard into a 'Bavarian Wunderland' is …
Sat 10 Oct 26, 13:00 - 15:00
Free
Bringing the party to Wunder Harbour Since it's inception, The Bettesteiner Footstompers have always take centre stage…
Sat 10 Oct 26, 17:00 - 19:00
Free
Big Flava Band is a powerhouse collective of experienced musicians delivering vibrant, high-energy performances …
Sat 10 Oct 26, 11:00 - 20:00
Free
Wünderharbour, a magical, slightly silly time of year when we transform The Goods Yard into a 'Bavarian Wunderland' is …
Sun 11 Oct 26, 13:00 - 15:00
Free
Bringing the party to Wunder Harbour Since it's inception, The Bettesteiner Footstompers have always take centre stage…
Sun 11 Oct 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Wünderharbour, a magical, slightly silly time of year when we transform The Goods Yard into a 'Bavarian Wunderland' is …
Fri 13 Nov 26, 19:00 - 19:30
Free
Join us for the annual grand spectacular as we turn on the Christmas Tree at the heart of our Festive Marketplace for …
Fri 13 Nov 26, 16:00 - 20:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sat 14 Nov 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sun 15 Nov 26, 11:00 - 18:00
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Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Fri 20 Nov - Sun 15 Nov 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sat 21 Nov 26, 11:00 - 19:00
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Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sun 22 Nov 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Fri 27 Nov 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sat 28 Nov 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sun 29 Nov 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Fri 04 Dec 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sat 05 Dec 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sun 06 Dec 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Fri 11 Dec 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sat 12 Dec 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sun 13 Dec 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Fri 18 Dec 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sat 19 Dec 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Mon 21 Dec 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
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Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
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