Dartford’s ‘first ever’ music festival is set for exciting takeover
Dartford is set to host its first ever music festival across multiple venues next month.
Partnering with Dartford Borough Council, the festival will run for three days starting Friday, July 26.
The festival features a packed weekend of free and ticketed events with live music acts, workshops, and open mics in venues throughout Dartford town.
Participating venues include Stage Door Pub, Wat Tyler, Growler Stop Tap, Royal Bull, Huffler’s Arms, and the beloved Orchard West Theatre.
Here's the full weekend line-up:
Friday, July 26:
10am – 12pm – Have-a-go Ukulele Workshop – Orchard West – FREE
12pm – 4pm – Ukulele Masterclass – Orchard West – FREE
4pm – 6pm – The Big Strum – One Bell Corner – FREE
7pm – Masterclass Showcase – Orchard West – TICKETS
8pm – Joby Bond – Huffler’s Arms – FREE
8pm – Simon Rawlings, Country Singer – The Royal Victoria and Bull – FREE
Saturday, July 27:
10am – 11am – Baby Concert – Orchard West – FREE
12pm – 4pm – Ukulele Jam – Orchard West – FREE
4pm – 7pm – Open Mic – Orchard West – FREE
8pm – Massaoke – Orchard West – TICKETS
8pm – DJ Jazzy – Huffler’s Arms – FREE
8:30pm – Saskia Hills (Me and Miss Winehouse) – The Royal Victoria and Bull – FREE
9:30pm – DJ 80s & Soul Music – Dartford Sports Bar – FREE
10pm – Massaoke After Party – Stage Door Pub – FREE
8pm – Karaoke – Wat Tyler Pub – FREE
Sunday, July 28:
12pm and 2pm – Family Percussion Workshop – Acacia Sports Hall – TICKETS
1pm – Two Bows Tea Dance – Orchard West – TICKETS
2pm – Cerys Bright Musical Medley – Dartford Sports Bar – FREE
Time TBC – Ceira Williams Songs from the 50s and 60s – Stage Door Pub – FREE
2pm – Ukulele Jam – Growler Stop Tap Room – FREE
4pm – 7pm – Open Mic – The Royal Victoria and Bull – FREE
5pm – Mr. Creosote Band, Rock and Pop Covers – Huffler’s Arms – FREE
2pm – East End Knees Up! – Wat Tyler Pub – FREE
7.30pm – Big Girls Don’t Cry – Orchard West – TICKETS