Hey {{first_name | LoveKent Community}}, what are you doing this weekend?

Maidstone is buzzing with life right now: from lively bars and boutique shops to must-try restaurants and family days out, there’s always something new to explore. The LoveKent newsletter is your must-read guide to everything happening in town.

We have round up the very best of Maidstone in one place: unmissable local events, music gigs, the latest homes for sale, job opportunities you might have missed, and even a few handy council updates to keep you in the loop.

So whether you’re planning a big weekend, keeping an eye on the property market, or simply want to stay connected with what’s happening on your doorstep, LoveKent makes sure you never miss the best of Maidstone.

Hey {{first_name | LoveKent Community}}, are you selling your Maidstone home? Email us at [email protected], and we could feature it in the next LoveKent newsletter.

Maidstone’s much-loved Community Mela is back for its 22nd year - and it’s set to be a real celebration of music, dance and food from across the globe.

First launched in 2003 as a way of bringing people together during difficult times, the Mela has grown into one of the town’s most joyful annual traditions. With every year it gets bigger, brighter and more unmissable - and this year promises to be no different.

🛍 Antiques & Vintage Fair | 6th - 7th Sept | Kent Event Centre
With hundreds of stalls, it has been thrilling visitors for over 30 years! You'll find anything and everything on the indoor and (weather permitting) outdoor stalls, from art deco to silver, from garden items to mid century modern, from jewellery to vintage clothes.

🛍 Bearsted Market On The Green | 7th Sept | Bearsted
A monthly mix of fresh produce, handmade crafts, and tasty treats set on the village green - the perfect chance to shop local and meet the makers.

🚗 Kent Classic Car Show | 7th Sept | Aylesford Priory
An opportunity for Classic Car enthusiasts to meet and display their original and restored cars.

👰 Kent Wedding Show | 7th Sept | Tudor Park Hotel
With a huge variety of different suppliers, for all tastes and budgets, The Kent Wedding Show is also a great place to get some exciting ideas and inspiration for your big day too.

⛪ The History of Maidstone’s Buildings | 11th Sept | Maidstone Museum
Celebrate 25 years of Military Odyssey this August Bank Holiday with epic battle re-enactments, living history, vintage entertainment and more. An unmissable weekend of action, history and fun!

🥃 Gin Talk & Tasting Event | 12th Sept | Maidstone Distillery
Enjoy a talk on the town’s food and drink heritage, then tour Maidstone Distillery - the Home of English Gin - with a complimentary drink and Sharp’s Toffee Liqueur tasting. A one-off event of stories and spirits not to be missed!

🎵 Jazz Sunday Lunch | 14th Sept | Chilston Park Hotel
Sit back with friends and family and enjoy a Sunday lunch whilst you listen to live music at Chilston Park.

🏫 Town Hall Tour | 15th - 16th Sept | Maidstone Town Hall
A free tour around Maidstone Town Hall, which is a fine Georgian building, dated 1763, that was originally used as the Magistrate's Courts.

🚶 Mote Park Walk | 16th Sept | Mote Park
Discover the park in a different light with a guided walk with the Park Manager exploring the living landscape, past and present, and its many uses.

Hey {{first_name | LoveKent Community}}, do you have a family friendly event in Maidstone worth shouting about? Email us at [email protected], and we could feature it in the next LoveKent newsletter.

Step back in time with traditional hop-picking, explore vintage houses and a real hop caravan, and soak up the incredible harvest-time atmosphere - the whole site smells amazing. Bring family, bring friends - this is more than a festival, it’s a proper Kentish celebration.

🤣 Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death | 17th Sept | Hazlitt Theatre
This is the comedy show everyone’s talking about. After sell-out runs in Edinburgh, Europe, and New York, the award-nominated comedian is back with unstoppable energy, razor-sharp punchlines, and hilarious stories about turning life’s hardest moments into comedy gold.

🎸 Rocket Skates | 6th Sept | Market House
The amazing James, Stu, Jack & Tony - playing epic rock covers. A great night out with friends.

🤣 The Comedy Store | 12th Sept | Hazlitt Theatre
The legendary Comedy Store brings “The Best in Stand Up” to Maidstone, showcasing the brightest comedy stars of today and tomorrow. With a history of launching legends like Eddie Izzard and Jimmy Carr, this is your chance to catch the funniest show of the year!

🎸 The Regulars | 12th Sept | Market House
Great covers band with Adam McVey on Drums, Aaron Kitchener on Bass & Matt Knox on Guitar & Lead Vocals. What more do you need on a Friday night.

🤣 Baga Chipz - Chip off the old block | 10th Sept | Hazlitt Theatre
Baga Chipz hits Maidstone this autumn with an x-rated comedy show full of filthy laughs, live vocals, and outrageous drag glamour. Expect pub sing-alongs, RuPaul’s backstage gossip, sequins, wigs and a wild audience Q&A in a night you won’t want to miss!

🎵 Lionel - The Music of Lionel Richie | 13st Sept | Hazlitt Theatre
Malcolm Pitt brings a powerhouse tribute to Maidstone with a high-energy show celebrating Lionel Richie and the Commodores, complete with unforgettable hits and soulful vocals. Backed by world-class musicians, this award-winning production promises a night of music that will have you dancing all night long!

🎸 The Aerodynamics | 6th Sept | Red Lion Pub
These guys are making a return to this 14th century inn with new songs as well as the rock & pop music covers.

Hey {{first_name | LoveKent Community}}, do you have a gig in Maidstone worth shouting about? Email us at [email protected], and we could feature it in the next LoveKent newsletter.

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➡ Product Manager - KHR
You will be responsible for providing technical support to various stakeholders, including architects, contractors, and specifiers, ensuring that the company's products are effectively specified and utilised in construction projects.

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You will be responsible for supervising, supporting, and motivating the sales administration team to ensure high performance and engagement. Acting as the main point of contact for key customer accounts, you will maintain strong relationships and work closely with internal teams to deliver seamless customer service.

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In this position you will undertake troubleshooting, diagnostics, and reactive repairs on Veterinary specific devices such as, patient monitors, infusion devices, and patient ventilators as well as performing preventative maintenance inspections and routine servicing on end users’ equipment to ensure, performance reliability and compliance.

➡ Customer Services Representative - Charities Aid Foundation
We have an opportunity at our international Head Office, based in Kings Hill.
We’re looking for a talented team-player with the skills and experience to deliver first class service to our customers via telephone, email and delivery of administrative support.

Hey {{first_name | LoveKent Community}}, tell us about your upcoming vacancies and we’ll include it in the LoveKent newsletter! Email us at [email protected]

Have your say on the Maidstone Budget Survey…

Did you know? For every £1 you pay in council tax, Maidstone Borough Council only receives 13p! At least you can now have a say in how that’s spent!

Take part in the 2026 Budget Survey and help shape the future of our borough. Your voice helps councillors make informed decisions that reflect the needs of our community. But be quick, the Budget Survey closes Sunday 14 September.

Click here to have your say today and make a difference!

Kent’s tourism industry has been dealt a major blow with the sudden closure of Visit Kent, the organisation that for over two decades coordinated how the county promoted itself to visitors. More than just a website or events calendar, Visit Kent acted as the central hub that brought together thousands of small businesses, councils, and attractions to present a unified voice for the “Garden of England.”

Kent County Council has acknowledged the loss as significant, blaming cuts to national tourism funding.

And of course, while our thoughts are with the staff of Visit Kent who are currently dealing with this on a personal level, the longer term challenge is ensuring Kent’s attractions continue to local reach audiences in a competitive tourism market.

While the big-name attractions may still find ways to advertise, smaller venues, gigs, and community festivals risk becoming far less visible, so here at Love Kent, we want to make sure that you still get the attention you deserve, so if you run one of these local events or you are a local attraction, then please reach out and we’ll happily partner with you to ensure you get seen by the local folks in Kent (for free!) via our fast growing local events newsletters, covering Maidstone, Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury and Ashford!

And finally, just a heads up that your mobile is likely to erupt with noise in a few days when the Government run a full UK wide ‘emergency alert’ test. Its scheduled for 3pm on Sept 7th…. so if you hear it any other time - run! 😆