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What's On in Sandwich Kent -
Friday 17th September through to Thursday 23rd September
SANDWICH ARTS WEEK
Extensive exhibition of local artists work in St Mary’s Arts Centre and the celebration of film, music, writing, theatre and poetry to be held in venues throughout the beautiful medieval town of Sandwich
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Wednesday 22nd September 2:30pm
Poetry Reading
at St. Mary's Arts Centre
Part of Sandwich Arts Week
by poets from Sandwich Library Guild - Poetry Aloud group including:
Jean Garforth; Ann Harrison-Brooks; Georgina Kourl
Admission FREE
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Two dates - Wednesday 22nd and Saturday 25th September
ReShake Theatre presents
EXPLORING GORBODUC
at St. Mary's Arts Centre
Join ReShake Theatre as they explore a variety of scenes from "The Tragedy of Gorbouc"
Wednesday 22nd at 7:00pm
Tickets must be booked in advance; from: Email reshaketheatre@gmail.com or
Facebook: www.facebook.com/reshaketheatre or from St. Peter's Church, Sandwich during opening hours.
Tickets for this performance are FREE, but there will be a collection after the show
Saturday 25th September at 2:00pm and again at 8:00pm
£10.00 Adults and £5.00 for under 16s. Tickets may be booked in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk/reshake-theatre or
from St. Peter's Church, Sandwich during opening hours or on the door, cash only.
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Starting 30th September 2021 on Thursdays - Beginners 6:30 to 7:30pm and Experienced 7:30 to 8:30pm
ADULT TAP DANCING CLASSES
at St. Mary's Arts Centre
A fun and Exciting class for all -
£6 per class - 3 classes a month
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Saturday 2nd October 2021
from 7:30 to 11:30pm
German Music Night
Bettesteiner Footstompers
at St. Mary's Arts Centre
Tickets Include:
Peach Schnapps Shot (on entry), Wine & Beer, Soft Drinks, Tea, Coffee, and German Sausage, Entertainment & Live Music
Tickets £25 (Sold in Advance) -
All proceeds in aid of Martha Trust
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
NEW DATE - Friday 8th October 2021
doors 7:30 - starts 8:00pm
Zoot Alors presents
The Ultimate Tribute to The Eagles
THE ALTER EAGLES
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
If you have tickets for the 2020 show they are valid for this show.
Tickets £18 see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Wednesday 13th October - at 9:45am
Pettmans Auctions Auctioneers and Valuers of Fine Art at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
Viewing Day - the Tuesday prior from 9:00am to 4:00pm Regular Valuation Days.
Insurance and Probate Valuations.
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Thursday 14th October at 7:30pm in the Jury Room, Sandwich Guildhall.
Sandwich Local History Society lectures / talks
Prof John Butler
"The Quest for Becket’s bones:
St Thomas of Canterbury and the enduring appeal of holy relics"
see Sandwich Local History Society website
Friday 15th October - doors open at 6:30pm - Trivia starts at 7:30pm.
Hosted by Pete Bishop as seen on ‘Egg Heads’.
Let's Get QUIZZICAL
In aid of Cancer Research UK
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
Bring a team or join a table - £10 pp or £80 per table.
Wine, beers and snacks available to purchase on the night.
Charity raffle - amazing prizes to be won!
FREE parking opposite venue. Hurry, limited places available
Call us on 07540 309 092 to book your table.
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Thursday 28th October 2021
7:00 for 7:30 start
SHOW OF HANDS
Announces hotly anticipated autumn tour "The Best One Yet" featuring iconic keynote songs and festival favourites
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
The tour sees the folk supergroup reunite to perform their most popular songs from the last 25 years, including soon-to-be released post-lockdown single, ‘The Best One Yet’ For the first time in two years, iconic folk supergroup Show of Hands are reuniting to take their most popular songs to the neglected stages of the UK.
Phil Beer, Steve Knightley, Miranda Sykes and Cormac Byrne will reunite on stage for 22 captivating performances of their award-winning hits and festival favourites from 27th October 2021, two years since they last performed to the public.
Tickets Online £28 - Offline £29 Door £32 Under 25 yrs £15 BOOKING AVAILABLE NOW
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Friday 29th October 2021
doors open at 6:00pm (6:45pm show start) No Entry after 7:15pm
The fantastic 'Paul Thorpe' & his live band performing his world renown 'Elvis' tribute act.
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
About this event: A tribute to the music of Elvis Presley. Paul Thorpe has been entertaining crowds worldwide since 1993 with his renown Elvis tribute show.
A fantastic, entertaining and incredibly fulfilling night for any Elvis fan.
Support Act T.B.C.
This event is in support of 'Sandwich Carnival 2022', we are donating £8 per table ticket.
A raffle will be take place on the night with the chance for guests to win a variety of prizes, all proceeds from the raffle will go to 'Sandwich Carnival 2022'.
Bar on-site.
No food or drink to be bought into venue.
Please note: Table tickets only.
Table will seat a maximum of 4 people.
Tickets £12.50 to £25 from The Fleur de Lis Hotel Sandwich 01304 611131 or To Book on line:
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Saturday 30th October 2021 - 7:30pm
KENT CHAMBER OPERA
Director: Terry John Bates
CARMEN
Georges Bizet/Prosper Merimee
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
This version of Carmen is set during the Spanish Civil War.
Don Jose is alone in his cell awaiting execution – reminiscing about his past life and the journey to his imminent demise.
His memories become episodic and develop into scenes played out in his imagination involving Carmen, Michaela and Escamillo.
Kent Chamber Opera’s inaugural production will feature an 8-piece orchestra performing a newly-created musical arrangement under the directorship of Marius Reklaitis, Director of Kent Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Company’s small and highly-experienced team have put together a vibrant production to move and excite audiences with the aim of building a love for, and awareness of, this most involving of musical and theatrical experiences. see: www.kentchamberopera.co.uk
Tickets are £20 plus booking fee and are available from: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/523835
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Friday 3rd December 2021 - doors open at 6:00pm (6:45pm show starts)
No Entry after 7:15pm
ELITE ELTON, the full band Tribute to Elton John
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
The fabulous Elite Elton with an uncanny, authentic resemblance in looks and voice (as mentioned on the BBC), to Sir Elton John, one of the most iconic superstars of all time, Elite Elton simply is a must! Performing at many prestigious venues as an Elton John tribute and appeared on both television and radio across the world. A tremendous performer that puts his heart and soul into every performance.
This event is in support of 'Sandwich Carnival 2022', we are donating £8 per table ticket.
A raffle will be take place on the night with the chance for guests to win a variety of prizes, all proceeds from the raffle will go to 'Sandwich Carnival 2022'.
Bar on-site. No food or drink to be bought into venue.
Please note: Table tickets only. Table will seat a maximum of 4 people.
Tickets £20 to £25 from The Fleur de Lis Hotel Sandwich 01304 611131
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Saturday 11th December 2021 - doors at 7:15pm start 8:00pm
The Bohemians -
Queen Tribute
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
All proceeds for The Pilgrims Hospices
Licensed Bar
Tickets £20 available from Sandwich Post Office & St Peter’s Church, Sandwich.
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Main events 2021
Due to COVID-19 many of the usual main events may be cancelled please look again.
Sandwich Arts Week 2021
17th to 23rd September 2021
Events throughout Sandwich Town
Sandwich Christmas Lights Switch On 2021
Saturday 4th December
Christmas Parade, Stalls, music, indoor market with Santa’s Grotto, lights switch on
2021 event CANCELLED
Sandwich Salutes the 40s & Celebrates the 50s
From Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May 2020 - Holiday Weekend
Re-enactments all over the town with many dressed in authentic military and civilian costumes of the time.
Street Party 40s & 50s Song and Dancing.
More details to follow - please look again
2021 event CANCELLED
The Sandwich Food Fayre
Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2020 - Holiday Weekend
Stalls at The Guildhall Forecourt, Market Street & St. Peter's Church Gardens selling locally sourced fresh produce breads, cheeses, wines, hot food.
Global foods from Portugal; Russia; Mexico; Thailand and Italy.
Foods to eat on the go, foods to buy and take home, healthy options, vegetarian and gluten free. Street Entertainment
Click Here for Past event photographs
2021 event CANCELLED
Little Gardens of Sandwich 2020
Sunday 7th June - 2:00 to 5:00pm
An eclectic group of eight gardens and an allotment is sure to provide all sorts of inspiration to garden-lovers looking for novel and different ideas to try out in their own gardens or on their vegetable patch - in this year's Little Gardens of Sandwich.
After taking in the gardens, visitors can make their way to the nearby St Clements Church Hall for a traditional cream tea and wander around the churchyard where a number of local nurseries will be offering a variety of specialist plants and shrubs.
There will also be a garden-themed raffle and for the first time this year, a second-hand garden book stall where all sorts of plant and botanical books can be picked up at bargain prices.
The "Little Gardens of Sandwich" is once again supported by local estate agents Colebrook Sturrock, SPC design & print and The Co-Op Sandwich.
Entry tickets for all nine locations are priced at £7.50 per person whilst children under 16 are free as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Cream teas will be priced at £3.50 each.
Tickets can be bought in advance from the Sandwich Tourist Office at the Guildhall and will also be available on the day at each garden.
All proceeds from the event go to the upkeep of St Clement's Church in Sandwich
2021 Event CANCELLED
Le Weekend 2021 - Sandwich goes French weekend
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June 2021
It is hoped to hold our traditional French Market on the Guildhall Forecourt with genuine Normandy products and foods plus street music, Can Can dancing and the popular cycling event - Le Tour de Sandwich
2021 Event CANCELLED
Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival 2021
2nd, 3rd and 4th July 2021
Many Sandwich Pubs put on Folk music and extra Ales throughout the weekend.
Street Entertainment over the weekend from groups of Morris Men Dancing.
The Pub events are free to enter with events at St. Mary's Arts Centre ticketed.
More details to follow - please look again
Sandwich Festival -
Bank Holiday Weekend 28th to 30th August 2021
Most events free to enjoy in pubs and on the outdoor stage on the Guildhall Forecourt, with a small number of ticketed events to complete the line up.
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Tours of Sandwich Town by The Sandwich Local History Society
Let the local History Society Guides inform and entertain you as they personally conduct you around the narrow twisting streets of our medieval town, one of the original Cinque Ports.
Whether you are organising a trip for schools, societies or groups, or if you are a family on holiday, History Society tours are a great way to see the sights and appreciate some of Sandwich's history.
Tours can take around two hours and cost £2 per person, with a minimum charge of £12.
see The Sandwich Local History Society website
For bookings and more details please contact:Mike Elmes - 07773 335 612 also through the Visitor Information Office at The Guildhall, Sandwich
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Other Useful Websites
- Guildhall paintings collection online:
ART UK project website - Aerial Photos of Sandwich 1920s - 1940s
- The Aerofilms Collection - Britain From Above
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- https://www.facebook.com/Coastal-Radio-1532560976995327/
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