The Last Death Poet With Stephen Daly
Stephen Daly launches his YA novel The Last Death Poet at Margate Arts Club, celebrating queer fiction and Irish mythology.
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You can find events across Margate this week that bring together creativity, connection, and curiosity at established spaces and underused sites. Workshops focus on tactile exploration, handling clay or textiles, or sound through improvisation, often in quiet corners of public space. Most are held at Turner Contemporary, a venue open to participation rather than passive viewing.
This week’s highlights include a collaborative drawing session using found objects; an evening talk about the structural history of Margate Pier, referencing its 1853–1856 construction and later closure due to safety concerns. A performance series at Westbrook Bay examines movement in response to tidal shifts, this year's focus is how rising water levels alter seasonal activity along that stretch. Another event involves a sound walk through Northdown Park, avoiding the Secret Jungle Garden where access remains restricted.
All events run from 26 April to 3 May 2026 at locations including Turner Contemporary, Dreamland (during off-peak hours), and designated zones within public parks. No ticket is needed unless stated; most start in late afternoon or early evening to suit train arrivals from London Victoria via Southeastern services.
Check listings below for full details. Note current closures: Margate Museum (under refurbishment), Theatre Royal and Winter Gardens (closed since 2022), and restricted zones near Dreamland during peak periods.
Stephen Daly launches his YA novel The Last Death Poet at Margate Arts Club, celebrating queer fiction and Irish mythology.
The Hooden Horse pub in Broadstairs offers a spacious beer garden and outdoor play for all ages.
Soul musician Jalen Ngonda performs live at The Drill Shed in Margate.
Adult casual yoga session held at Clayspace Studios on Wednesday mornings for all skill levels.
Adult casual yoga session offered at Clayspace Studios on Thursday mornings.
Wine lover Aaryn Vaughan shares her winemaking journey during a tutored tasting event in Margate.
Kruder & Dorfmeister celebrate 30 years of DJ-Kicks with a special AV show at Margate Lido Complex.
Live soul, funk, and Motown classics performed by Sold on Soul at The Oval Bandstand & Lawns.