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