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Things to do in Margate, October 2026

Browse 8 upcoming events and things to do in Margate during October 2026. Highlights include The Social with Si Cranstoun, Reef, The Comedy Store - Margate 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

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Reef

Margate · The Drill ShedSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

🎟️ From £39

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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  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running