In association with Pride and The Forum, the cabaret will feature some of the most exciting and entertaining new acts Tunbridge Wells has to offer, with Charlie Hides hosting a drag king, drag queen and talent competition, and the winner of the event being offered a performance slot at Pride Late at The Forum on Saturday.

Go to event's own details.

In association with Pride and The Forum, the cabaret will feature some of the most exciting and entertaining new acts Tunbridge Wells has to offer, with Charlie Hides hosting a drag king, drag queen and talent competition, and the winner of the event being offered a performance slot at Pride Late at The Forum on Saturday.

X-Factor finalist Bella Penfold will lead the team of judges.

Go to event's own details.

Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George, visit the Assembly Hall Theatre for Peppa Pig: My First Concert - a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older.

Go to event's own details.

Peppa Pig, along with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George, visit the Assembly Hall Theatre for Peppa Pig: My First Concert - a fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older.

Peppa and George learn all about the different sounds that instruments make together and enjoy some of their favourite music from the show played by an orchestra as well as discovering some other exciting orchestral pieces perfect for children. Little piggies can join in with Peppa and her family, and make music of their own!

Go to event's own details.

Featuring incredible live music performances, this hugely entertaining rock and roll spectacular blends classic gold hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, with bags of hilarious comedy.

Go to event's own details.

Featuring incredible live music performances, this hugely entertaining rock and roll spectacular blends classic gold hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, with bags of hilarious comedy.

Go to event's own details.

Go to event's own details.

Go to event's own details.

The English Symphony Orchestra wowed the Assembly Hall Theatre in their debut in January of this year, and now return for a thrilling programme of Romantic musical favourites with Britain's most-beloved violinist, Nicola Benedetti. 

Go to event's own details.

The English Symphony Orchestra wowed the Assembly Hall Theatre in their debut in January of this year, and now return for a thrilling programme of Romantic musical favourites with Britain's most-beloved violinist, Nicola Benedetti. 

Benedetti performs Elgar's profound and personal Violin Concerto, a work made famous in a recording by the ESO's former conductor, Yehudi Menuhin. 

The concert concludes with Brahms's warm-hearted and joyful Second Symphony under the baton of the ESO's conductor, Kenneth Woods.

Go to event's own details.

The multi-award-winning Welsh comedian is back (again), with a brand new live show.

Go to event's own details.

The multi-award-winning Welsh comedian is back (again), with a brand new live show.

This is an extra date, following sell out of April show.

Go to event's own details.

The world’s only full touring show in celebration of the legendary Mr Barry White.

Go to event's own details.

The world’s only full touring show in celebration of the legendary Mr Barry White.

Featuring international soul sensation William Hicks; complete with a string section in the style of the love unlimited orchestra and an amazing support from the Supreme Dream Girls, all in one incredible show.

Go to event's own details.

A behind-the-scenes tour of Tunbridge Wells' theatre in it’s 80th year.

Go to event's own details.

A behind-the-scenes tour of Tunbridge Wells' theatre in it’s 80th year.

Visitors will get a full in-depth tour of the building. including our Foyer, stage and behind the scenes. Tours will be 40-50 minutes in length. Due to the age of our building the tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues, due to stairs.

• Friday 20 September: 14.00 & 15.00
• Saturday 21 September: 14.00 & 15.00
• Sunday 22 September: 11.00 & 12.00

Heritage Open Days offers a ange of tours, walks and exhibitions across the town, borough, county and country.

Booking is often essentail on these events.

Go to event's own details.

The 2019-2020 Royal Tunbridge Wells Symhony Orchestra concert season starts with a Slavic-themed programme.

Go to event's own details.

The 2019-2020 Royal Tunbridge Wells Symhony Orchestra concert season starts with a Slavic-themed programme.

• Dvořák: Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 (1, 2 & 8)
• Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No 2
• Shostakovich: Symphony No 1
• Soloist: Howard Shelley (Piano)
• Conductor: Roderick Dunk

Go to event's own details.

From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry's headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!

Go to event's own details.

From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry's headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!

• Thursday - 5.30 pm
• Friday - 10.30 am
• Saturday - 5.30 pm
• Sunday - 11.00 pm

Go to event's own details.

From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the Afterlife? It’s the history of Egypt with the nasty bits left in!

Go to event's own details.

From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the Afterlife? It’s the history of Egypt with the nasty bits left in!

• Thursday - 1.30 pm
• Friday - 5.30 pm
• Saturday - 2.30 pm

Go to event's own details.

Go to event's own details.

Go to event's own details.

We’re delighted to be the very first festival to present Touched Theatre’s Little Monster, a brand-new show for 3-5-year-olds.

Go to event's own details.

We’re delighted to be the very first festival to present Touched Theatre’s Little Monster, a brand-new show for 3-5-year-olds.

Helped by two hapless, hopeless storytellers and their big bad book of rhymes, we will venture into the forest, peek into deep, dark caves, build walls and knock them down. Lovable puppets, magical shadows and live songs will whizz your little monsters away on an exciting journey to find the mysterious monster that’s sent everyone else off hiding.

The Tunbridge Wells Puppet Festival is a celebration of puppetry, with a wide variety of shows and workshops taking place across the town (many free) with participants from across the world.

Go to event's own details.

Take a trip back to 1960s Detroit with the brand-new, celebrated stage show featuring the music of the Temptations, Four Tops, Supremes, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.

Go to event's own details.

Take a trip back to 1960s Detroit with the brand-new, celebrated stage show featuring the music of the Temptations, Four Tops, Supremes, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.

Velvet vocals from a stellar cast of critically-acclaimed performers combine with divinely-gifted musicians, to authentically recreate the sound responsible for lifting an entire generation to its dancing feet.

Immaculate costumes and astounding dance moves truly revive the most pulsating era of music the world has ever seen.

And the memories don’t stop there. Follow the rise to super stardom of Diana, Michael and Stevie as the soul explosion of the 70s, 80s and beyond is brought to the stage in exhilarating style.

Go to event's own details.

King of Pop - The Legend Continues showcases the extraordinary talent of Navi, an impersonator who has performed for 28 years in over 350 international shows, 62 different countries on 6 continents.

Go to event's own details.

King of Pop - The Legend Continues showcases the extraordinary talent of Navi, an impersonator who has performed for 28 years in over 350 international shows, 62 different countries on 6 continents.

Go to event's own details.

After 15 years Ben Elton announces his return to stand-up comedy with his 2019 UK tour.

Go to event's own details.

After 15 years Ben Elton announces his return to stand-up comedy with his 2019 UK tour.

Go to event's own details.

The Russian State Ballet and Opera House returns for their annual UK tour with a vibrant and enchanting full touring ballet production.

Go to event's own details.

The Russian State Ballet and Opera House returns for their annual UK tour with a vibrant and enchanting full touring ballet production.

Go to event's own details.

Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn.

Go to event's own details.

Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn.

During the night, he looks back at his short but joyful past: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

Go to event's own details.

Go to event's own details.

Go to event's own details.

The November concert includes a concerto for bassoon, an instrument rarely featured as a solo instrument, but Weber’s virtuosic Bassoon Concerto dramatically and effectively exploits all its capabilities.

Go to event's own details.

The November concert includes a concerto for bassoon, an instrument rarely featured as a solo instrument, but Weber’s virtuosic Bassoon Concerto dramatically and effectively exploits all its capabilities.

• Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite
• Weber: Bassoon Concerto
• Schumann: Symphony No 3 (Rhenish)
• Soloist: Amy Harman (Bassoon)
• Conductor: Barry Wordsworth

Go to event's own details.

Don’t miss Kev in his highly anticipated return to the UK - with his brand new Christmas album - on his global Almost Awesome Tour!

Go to event's own details.

Don’t miss Kev in his highly anticipated return to the UK - with his brand new Christmas album - on his global Almost Awesome Tour!

With special guest Jenny Talia.

Go to event's own details.

One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.

Go to event's own details.

One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.

Go to event's own details.

Direct from it’s success in London’s West End, a sold out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!

Go to event's own details.

Direct from it’s success in London’s West End, a sold out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!

Go to event's own details.

Royal Tunbridge Wells Choral Society, conducted by Robyn Sevastos, The Creation (Die Schöpfung) by Haydn.

Go to event's own details.

Royal Tunbridge Wells Choral Society, conducted by Robyn Sevastos, The Creation (Die Schöpfung) by Haydn.

Sung in English.

Go to event's own details.

Join the legendary Sir Lenny Henry as he embarks on a brand new UK tour this autumn.

Go to event's own details.

Join the legendary Sir Lenny Henry as he embarks on a brand new UK tour this autumn.

Lenny Henry is one of Britain’s best-known and celebrated comedians, with a career which began with cult stardom on children’s television to including writer, radio DJ, TV presenter, co-founder of Comic Relief and award-winning actor.

Go to event's own details.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in the all new production, Fastlove, a tribute to George Michael.

Go to event's own details.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with a global superstar, as he puts the Boom Boom into your heart in the all new production, Fastlove, a tribute to George Michael.

The show is packed with crowd pleasing anthems. From the Wham classics of the new pop revival to the chart-topping success of the eighties album Faith. Plus the awesome tunes of the nineties and noughties, including the irresistible Flawless.

Go to event's own details.

Following her gripping appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, with a triumphant Sally reaching the final five, the nation’s favourite Psychic and forerunner in the Psychic world is back on tour with her all new show 10 Years and Counting.

Go to event's own details.

Following her gripping appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, with a triumphant Sally reaching the final five, the nation’s favourite Psychic and forerunner in the Psychic world is back on tour with her all new show 10 Years and Counting.

Go to event's own details.

Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has any traits that are worth passing on to his children.

Go to event's own details.

Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has any traits that are worth passing on to his children.

Go to event's own details.

This amazing live concert pays tribute to the Queen of Soul!

Go to event's own details.

This amazing live concert pays tribute to the Queen of Soul!

Featuring sensational lead vocals from Cleopatra Higgins, Tanya Edwards, and Cleo Stewart accompanied by the Urban Soul Band and Gospel Choir.

Go to event's own details.

Essex, 1968 and the female sewing machinists at the Ford Motor Company’s factory in Dagenham are up in arms when they learn that their jobs as machinists are to be downgraded and they will be paid less than the men.

Go to event's own details.

Essex, 1968 and the female sewing machinists at the Ford Motor Company’s factory in Dagenham are up in arms when they learn that their jobs as machinists are to be downgraded and they will be paid less than the men.

Fighting a battle against male prejudice, management and the union supposed to protect them, the ladies eventually call a strike; an unprecedented step for women at the time.

It’s an uplifting show about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what’s right. With slick, catchy tunes it’s well worth making a song and dance about!

Go to event's own details.

Flying into Tunbridge Wells for Christmas 2019 is the swashbuckling adventure, Peter Pan.

Go to event's own details.

Flying into Tunbridge Wells for Christmas 2019 is the swashbuckling adventure, Peter Pan.

Meet Peter and the lost boys, Tiger Lily and Tinker Bell and get ready for a family show full of fun, fairy dust and pirates galore. Set sail for Neverland and take on Captain Hook and prepare for out-of-this-world flying effects, galleons of laughter and the hungriest of crocodiles.

Starring Lloydd Warbey, Holly Atterton, Paul Bradley and Quinn Patrick.

Go to event's own details.

An afternoon of inspiring TEDx talks, uplifting entertainment, and bright ideas. All thinkers, doers, collaborators, and life enthusiasts welcome!

Go to event's own details.

An afternoon of inspiring TEDx talks, uplifting entertainment, and bright ideas. All thinkers, doers, collaborators, and life enthusiasts welcome!

Go to event's own details.

Our programme will be entirely new and four top class opera singers will treat us to some of the most memorable moments and thrilling highlights from a selection of the best known operas by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Bizet, Rossini and others.

Go to event's own details.

Our programme will be entirely new and four top class opera singers will treat us to some of the most memorable moments and thrilling highlights from a selection of the best known operas by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Bizet, Rossini and others.

• Susanna Gaspar  Soprano
• Cátia Moreso  Mezzo
• Jung Soo Yun  Tenor
• Richard Morrison  Baritone
• Roderick Dunk  Conductor

Go to event's own details.

Go to event's own details.

Go to event's own details.

International Tango superstar German Cornejo’s dance troupe The Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires is a true global phenomenon and the world’s leading Tango company.

Go to event's own details.

International Tango superstar German Cornejo’s dance troupe The Tango Fire Company of Buenos Aires is a true global phenomenon and the world’s leading Tango company.

International master of Tango, German Cornejo and his amazingly sensuous and passionate partner Gisela Galeassi are joined by an outstanding cast including World Tango Champions and the very best dancers from the greatest Tango houses in Buenos Aires Argentina. All of this coupled with German Cornejo’s sublime Choreography, Tango Fire is a show not to be missed.

Go to event's own details.

Go to event's own details.

Go to event's own details.

Go to event's own details.

Go to event's own details.

Join us for a stunning concert as we turn back time and celebrate the Goddess of Pop, Cher.

Go to event's own details.

Join us for a stunning concert as we turn back time and celebrate the Goddess of Pop, Cher.

An exhilarating show sensationally recreating all her hits, the hair, the costumes from her breathtaking career spanning six decades.

Go to event's own details.

The concerto this month is Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, a thrilling and lively work written in the 1920s, full of jazz-inspired musical ideas set against a beautiful and tranquil Mozart-like slow movement.

Go to event's own details.

The concerto this month is Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, a thrilling and lively work written in the 1920s, full of jazz-inspired musical ideas set against a beautiful and tranquil Mozart-like slow movement.

• Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite
• Ravel: Piano Concerto in G major
• Brahms: Symphony No 4
• Soloist: Martin James Bartlett  Piano
• Conductor: Roderick Dunk

Go to event's own details.

In this brand-new touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina's greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses supported by a full 10-piece live band.

Go to event's own details.

In this brand-new touring theatre show, audiences can expect a night of high energy, feel-good rock-and-roll featuring Tina's greatest hits performed by the amazing vocal talent of Elesha Paul Moses supported by a full 10-piece live band.

Go to event's own details.

Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Giovanni Pernice, is back with a brand new show for 2020,

Go to event's own details.

Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Giovanni Pernice, is back with a brand new show for 2020,

The showman is set to light up the stage, along with his cast of professional dancers, for his fourth year of touring.

With the Italian's natural charm, combined with beautiful choreography perfectly complemented by a fabulous soundtrack, This Is Me pays homage to the music and dances that have inspired Giovanni’s career, from a competition dancer to one of the biggest names on the hit BBC show.

Go to event's own details.

This month's sosist is Thomas Gould, one of the most versatile and original violinists of his generation.

Go to event's own details.

This month's sosist is Thomas Gould, one of the most versatile and original violinists of his generation.

Thomas has forged an unusually varied career that encompasses directing, leading, playing concertos, chamber and new music, and also working in jazz and other non-classical genres.

• Bizet: Jeux d’enfants
• Barber: Violin Concerto
• Massenet: Méditation from Thaïs
• Beethoven: Symphony No 6 (Pastoral)
• Soloist: Thomas Gould  Violin
• Conductor: Barry Wordsworth

Go to event's own details.

This brand new show will include many of the best numbers that have made Beyond the Barricade the most popular musical theatre concert in the country.

Go to event's own details.

This brand new show will include many of the best numbers that have made Beyond the Barricade the most popular musical theatre concert in the country.

Go to event's own details.

Just two great symphonies by Viennese composers occupy the final RTWSO concert of the season, each a pioneering work and a masterpiece of symphonic construction.

Go to event's own details.

Just two great symphonies by Viennese composers occupy the final RTWSO concert of the season, each a pioneering work and a masterpiece of symphonic construction.

• Mozart: Symphony No 40
• Bruckner: Symphony No 7
• Conductor: Roderick Dunk

Go to event's own details.

The world's greatest celebration of the life and work of Neil Diamond.

Go to event's own details.

The world's greatest celebration of the life and work of Neil Diamond.

Go to event's own details.

Tracing the Fab Four’s journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is forensically observed from their authentic period costumes and instruments, to their witty stage banter and 'inflection perfect' vocals.

Go to event's own details.

Tracing the Fab Four’s journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is forensically observed from their authentic period costumes and instruments, to their witty stage banter and 'inflection perfect' vocals.

Go to event's own details.

The World’s premier show in celebration of 'The Velvet Voice' experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating  over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band.

Go to event's own details.

The World’s premier show in celebration of 'The Velvet Voice' experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating  over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band.

Go to event's own details.

A magnificent recreation of two popular Elvis Presley concerts.

Go to event's own details.

A magnificent recreation of two popular Elvis Presley concerts.

Starring and produced by world renowned Elvis performer Chris Connor, with his 12-piece live band The Steels, and backing vocals by The Sweet Harmonies

Go to event's own details.

Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.

Go to event's own details.

Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.

Head back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and many many more.

Celebrate the sound of a generation and Reach Out for - The Magic of Motown!

Go to event's own details.

Trinity Theatre

76 events

Assembly Hall Theatre

49 events

The Forum

40 events

Odeon Cinema

38 events

The Pantiles

33 events

See all 77 venues...

Trinity : ArtsBox Festival

13 events

TW Beer Weekend

3 events

Heritage Open Days

30 events

TW Puppetry Festival

18 events