26th July – Tuesday « Whitstable Oyster Festival

Open Mic at the Dukes

“Open Mic” @ the Dukes The Duke of Cumberland Hotel 8 – 10.30pm Come and see some new young talent at this Open Mic night! Only at the Dukes, in the main bar. Entry free

Emily Yates in concert Horsebridge Centre 7.45pm Emily Yates is a singer/songwriter who can usually be seen fronting the band Belleville. Influenced by female singer/songwriters such as Cat Power, Joni Mitchell and Beth Orton, Emily’s solo set is a chance to hear Belleville’s atmospheric songs in a mellow and intimate setting. The concert will also [...]

Blean Music

Blean Music Methodist Church, Argyle Road. 7.30pm Sublime music from Rosemary Rathbone, Andrew Wyver, Denny Wood and Julia Lister with poetic inserts from Rodney Wood. The evening will include a selection from Tchaikovsky (Nutcracker), Bonsor (Beguine), Rimsky-Korsokov (Flight of the Bumblebee), music by Ketelby, Kuhlau, Tulou, Linkelmann and more. Tickets £8 available in advance from [...]

Oyster Festival Quiz

Oyster festival Quiz Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre /St Mary’s Hall 7.30pm The annual and very popular Oyster Festival Quiz returns. Prizes plus your name on the trophy to be won. Maximum of six people per team. Entry £15 per team. Contact Umbrella Centre on 01227 274 880 to book.

Sunset Saunter

Sunset Saunter Meeting point: Middle Wall Car Park 6pm Come and enjoy a leisurely walk around Whitstable towards Seasalter. Find out about local history and wildlife in this looped walk that ends conveniently where it began. Led by Kent Wildlife Trust. Dogs on leads welcome. Free

Whitstable’s People

Whitstable’s People Keam’s Yard car park (meeting point) 3pm to 4pm ish In this gentle amble around Whitstable, Brian Baker connects yesterday to today bringing Whitstable people and tales to life. Sailors, Oystermen, Divers and Alleyways, with a bit of Family History in the mix. Wheelchair friendly route. Entry £2.50 Tickets in advance from the [...]

Mer-masks! Finale Workshop with Valerie Bartlett

Mer-masks! Finale Workshop with Valerie Bartlett HorsebridgeCentre 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Make mer-masks to wear to the festival finale on Friday. In the underwater cities of Atlantis, mer-masks are traditionally worn in the presence of mermaids as a sign of respect. Entry £4 per person (includes a Whitstable Wish) Entry £4 per person (includes a Whitstable [...]

Windy-things! Finale Workshop with Emily Tull

Windy-things! Finale Workshop with Emily Tull Horsebridge Centre 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Make fish and birds to carry to Friday’s Festival finale. Bring a jam jar if you’d like to make your own wishing lantern too. Entry £3 per person. Each session lasts one hour. Booking in advance is available at the Horsebridge.

Whitstable for Better or Verse!

Whitstable for Better or Verse! Horsebridge Centre 2pm to 4pm Local poets take you on a virtual tour of Whitstable through verse. Their poems atmospherically describe unique landmarks and historic events of this quirky seaside town. They’ll also share with you ideas about starting to write your own poetry. Entry £4 (including poetry pack). Tickets [...]

Pavement Art: Strictly Chalk

Pavement Art: Strictly Chalk Whitstable Library 1.30 To 2.30pm Sign-up for a flagstone and creative ‘Talk & Chalk’ session for young aspiring artists. No scribblers but careful, considered creations in chalk, by children, encouraged by Whitstable artist Paul George. Look out for your creation on the Festival Facebook page. Chalk is provided. Suitable for five [...]

Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time Whitstable Library 11am to 12 noon A fun and noisy way to develop a love of language and a foundation for learning, for children under 3 years old. Parents, carers and children will have fun with nursery rhymes and action songs. Contact Whitstable Library for more details. Free event.

Oyster Egg Olympics

Oyster Egg Olympics Tankerton Slopes 10.30am to 12 noon All eggs that have been through the training camp and received official entry status are now called to the Whitstable Oyster Egg Olympic Stadium (aka Tankerton Slopes) to face the five fearful challenges. It’s no yoking matter!

Open Studios Tuesday

Open Studios Over the years Whitstable has become home to many artists, who contribute much to the town’s diversity and character. During the Whitstable Oyster Festival several artist are opening their personal studios to members of the public. The diversity and quality of work on offer is fabulous. There is no obligation to buy so [...]

Tasty Print

Print Taster Sessions The Print Block, East Quay (near the Lobster Shack) 10am to 2pm Print your own tea towels, tote bags and works of art on paper in this 4 hour print workshop. You’ll have great fun, learn a new skill and create an amazing memento of your Festival experience. £40 per person Booking [...]

Toy Town: Favourite toys

Toy Town: Favourite toys from Whitstable and beyond Whitstable Museum, Oxford Street. 10am to 4pm A treasure house of toys. See entry for full details. Entry to free to Canterbury District Residents card holders and children under 16. All other adults £3. Students & concessions £1.

Victory Wood walk

Victory Wood walk Victory Wood Car Park, Lamberhurst Farm, Highstreet nr Dargate (grid Ref TR086626) 10am to 1pm A six mile walk across the Woodland Trusts new wood commemorating the Battle of Trafalgar with great views over the Thames Estuary and then through some of the ancient woodland of the Blean. Entry £4. Book in [...]

Mer-masks! Finale Workshop with Valerie Bartlett

Mer-masks! Finale Workshop with Valerie Bartlett Horsebridge Centre 10am, 11am, 12 noon Make mer-masks to wear to the festival finale on Friday. In the underwater cities of Atlantis, mer-masks are traditionally worn in the presence of mermaids as a sign of respect. Entry £4 per person (includes a Whitstable Wish) Each session lasts one hour. [...]

Oyster Lacemakers

Oyster Lacemakers The Whitstable Shop, 34 Harbour Street – outside 10am to 4pm (weather permitting) The craft of lace making practised by experts. Marvel at the nimble fingers of Whitstable’s lacemakers, and feel free to ask questions. Our lacemakers love to chat!

Children’s cup cake decorating workshop

Escape to Create Children’s cup cake decorating workshop 10-11 am Horsebridge Arts Centre Children’s cup cake decorating workshop Your small ones will learn a variety of icing techniques so that they can decorate four cupcakes. Pre-made cakes, icing and sprinkles plus a presentation box, which they can also decorate, will be provided. Suitable for ages [...]

A1 Open Art

A1 Open Art Exhibition Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre 9am to 6pm In this completely open art exhibition local artists submit two dimensional works sized A1 or smaller. A diverse selection of artworks is on show and on sale to visitors. Free