Discover what’s on in Faversham in 2026. Explore festivals, markets, family events and seasonal celebrations. Download the free What’s On Guide or pick up a copy in the Market Place.
The Visit Faversham What’s On Guide 2026 brings together all the town’s events in one place, making it easy for residents and visitors to plan ahead and not miss a thing.
Download the Visit Faversham What’s On Guide 2026
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Click link to Faversham Town Council website - Download the What’s On Guide 2026 as a PDF
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Pick up a free printed copy from the Faversham Visitor Information Centre,
12 Market Place, Faversham
This webpage also acts as a year-round reference guide, listing all confirmed Faversham events and dates for 2026.
Events in Faversham Throughout 2026
Monthly Markets in Faversham
Triple Market Weekend – First weekend of every month
Market Place, Faversham
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First Saturday: Faversham Charter Market & Best of Faversham Market
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First Sunday: Faversham Antiques Market
Alexander Centre Artisan Markets
Alexander Centre, Preston Street
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Artisan craft markets on the first and third Saturday of each month
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Regular family-friendly fairs, workshops and daytime events
February Events in Faversham 2026
Faversham Literary Festival
20 February – 1 March
Venues across Faversham town centre
A programme of talks, readings and presentations by leading authors, poets and writers.
March Events in Faversham 2026
Spring Fair & Easter Bonnet Parade
28 March | 10am – 2pm
St Mary of Charity Church
A spring craft fair with the Easter Bonnet Parade taking place at 1pm.
May Events in Faversham 2026
Active Walking Month
Throughout May
A programme of activities encouraging walking and exploring Faversham on foot.
Faversham Festival of Transport
16 – 17 May | 10am – 4pm
Faversham town centre
Vintage cars, buses, motorcycles, steam engines, live music, street entertainment and market stalls.
Heritage Events Programme
Throughout Faversham and local villages
Exhibitions, talks and events celebrating Faversham’s cultural, built and maritime heritage.
June Events in Faversham 2026
Active Cycling Month
Throughout June
Initiatives promoting cycling across Faversham.
Thomas Becket Weekend – New for 2026
5 – 6 June
St Mary of Charity Church
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Friday evening talk on the Becket Chapel
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Saturday guided walk from Faversham to Canterbury
Faversham in the 40s
14 June | 10am – 4pm
Market Place & Court Street
Wartime music, dancing, vintage vehicles, stalls and traditional food.
ECO Fair – New for 2026
21 June | 9am – 2pm
Market Place & Court Street
Local businesses, charities and community groups celebrating climate action and sustainability.
Faversham Open Gardens & Garden Market
28 June | 10am – 4pm
Market Place & Court Street
A chance to visit private and community gardens, plus a garden-themed market.
July Events in Faversham 2026
Faversham Pirate Festival
5 July | 10am – 4pm
Town Quay & Front Brents
Pirate activities, sea shanties, children’s entertainment and cannon firings.
Artists in the Woods – New for 2026
19 July | 10am – 4pm
Oare Gunpowder Works
An outdoor art trail featuring work by local artists.
Faversham Pride
25 July | from 12pm
West Faversham Community Centre
A family-friendly Pride celebration followed by an evening event for adults.
August Events in Faversham 2026
Faversham Safari
2 August | 9am – 6pm
Across Faversham
Town-wide table-top and garage sales, coinciding with the Antiques Market.
Family Jam-boree Days
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4 August | Front Brents Green
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12 August | Faversham Recreation Ground
Free school holiday activities for children and families.
September Events in Faversham 2026
Faversham Hop Festival
5 – 6 September
Faversham town centre
A major weekend celebrating Faversham’s hop-growing heritage with live music, food and entertainment.
Guildhall Wedding Fair & Open Day
12 September | 10am – 2pm
Guildhall, Market Place
Open Faversham Exhibition
16 – 19 September | 10am – 5pm
St Mary of Charity Church
An exhibition celebrating Faversham’s waterways and heritage.
Faversham Scarecrow Trail
19 – 20 September | 10am – 4pm
Across Faversham
Medieval & Tudor Festival
27 September | 10am – 3pm
Town Quay & Front Brents
October Events in Faversham 2026
Faversham Carnival
17 October | from 6.30pm
Procession starting from Whitstable Road.
Howl-O-ween Dog Parade
31 October | 10am – 1pm
Faversham Recreation Ground
November Events in Faversham 2026
Remembrance Day Parade & Service
8 November | 10.30am
War Memorial Garden & St Mary of Charity Church
Christmas Lights Switch-On & Christmas on Preston Street
28 November | from 5pm
Market Place & Preston Street
December Events in Faversham 2026
Faversham Christmas Market Weekend
11 – 13 December
Market Place & Court Street
Carols in the Market Place
23 December | 7pm
Festive carol singing with Faversham Mission Brass.
Plan Your Visit to Faversham
Faversham is a historic Kent market town offering independent shopping, markets, pubs, cafés, museums and countryside. The Visitor Information Centre in the Market Place provides maps, self-guided walks and local information.
For event updates, travel details and visitor inspiration, visit visitfaversham.org.
