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Things to do in Margate, October 2026

Browse 10 upcoming events and things to do in Margate during October 2026. Highlights include The Social with Si Cranstoun, Reef, The Smyths, Drill Shed, Margate, Saturday 17th October 2026 and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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A live music performance.

The Social with Si Cranstoun

Margate · Olby's Creative HubFri, Oct 2Music

🎟️ From £17

Reef

Reef · Oct 10

Margate · Drill ShedSat, Oct 10Music

🎟️ From £39

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Reef · Oct 10

Margate · The Drill ShedSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

🎟️ From £39

The Smyths, Drill Shed, Margate, Saturday 17th October 2026

The Smyths, Drill Shed, Margate, Saturday 17th October 2026

Margate · Drill ShedSat, Oct 17Music
The Comedy Store - Margate

The Comedy Store - Margate

Margate · Hall By The Sea, Dreamland MargateSat, Oct 17Culture & Art
Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Margate · Hall By The Sea, Dreamland MargateTue, Oct 20Culture & Art
A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Smyths: The Queen is Dead 40th Anniversary

Margate · The Drill ShedSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From £23

A live music performance.

Tippa Irie & The Uppercut Band

Margate · Olby's Creative HubSat, Oct 17Music

🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Olga Koch: Fat Tom Cruise

Margate · Where Else?Thu, Oct 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £19

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Mr Scruff - All Night Long

Margate · The Drill ShedSat, Oct 24Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

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