Town TakeoverFree

Watch out for pop-up music in the High Street, at the Pier, outside St George’s Church, around town and later in the afternoon back outside St George’s Church again.

Event details

Saturday, 5 July

10:30 am

Venues around town

• Families & Young People
• Jazz, Folk & Eclectic
• Theatrical, Film & Art

Marion Leeper – Storyteller

Children will be lured away from screens to enjoy stories about the extraordinary world we share, in a morning of laughter and optimism.

Event details

Saturday, 5 July

10:30 am

The Cleary Hall, Landmark Centre

129 High Street, Deal, CT14 6BB

• Families & Young People

Coastlines – An Oratorio of Gulls

This world premiere by composer Luke Styles and librettist Hazel Gould is performed by local school children and favourites the White Cliffs Symphonic Winds.

Event details

Saturday, 5 July

12:00 pm

Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall)

Biggin Street, Dover, CT16 1DL

• Classical Music
• Families & Young People

Coastlines – A Storm (in 4 movements)Free

Part two of Coastlines sees the Deal Music and Arts Community Band and composer Phil Self respond to ideas inspired by the stunning local landscape.

Event details

Saturday, 5 July

3:30 pm

In front of St George’s Church

High Street, Deal, CT14 6BA

• Families & Young People
• Jazz, Folk & Eclectic

The Smeds and the Smoos

Children can throw themselves into this family-friendly dance workshop inspired by Julia Donaldson’s book The Smeds and the Smoos.

Event details

Sunday, 6 July

10:00 am

The Astor Theatre

Stanhope Road, Deal, CT14 6AB

• Families & Young People

The Smeds and the Smoos

Children can throw themselves into this family-friendly dance workshop inspired by Julia Donaldson’s book The Smeds and the Smoos.

Event details

Sunday, 6 July

11:15 am

The Astor Theatre

Stanhope Road, Deal, CT14 6AB

• Families & Young People

The Band of His Majesty’s Royal MarinesFree

Pack your picnics for the annual feast of music from this entertaining and much-loved band, part of the town’s proud military history.

Event details

Sunday, 6 July

3:00 pm

Deal Memorial Bandstand

The Strand, Walmer, Deal, CT14 7DY

• Classical Music
• Families & Young People
• Jazz, Folk & Eclectic

Pirie Poke – Human Croquet

A breathtaking and unique performance by this Czech circus duo who transform their bodies into a game of human croquet, complete with mallets and balls.

Event details

Saturday, 12 July

10:00 am

Walmer Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Archery Square, Walmer, CT14 7HP

• Families & Young People
• Theatrical, Film & Art

Pirie Poke – Human Croquet

A breathtaking and unique performance by this Czech circus duo who transform their bodies into a game of human croquet, complete with mallets and balls, followed by a workshop.

Event details

Saturday, 12 July

11:15 am

Walmer Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club

Archery Square, Walmer, CT14 7HP

• Families & Young People
• Theatrical, Film & Art

Music4Wellbeing: SingUnitedFree

Enjoy an uplifting, interactive performance of a unique musical piece that represents living in Deal and its surrounding areas, sung by community groups.

Event details

Saturday, 12 July

2:30 pm

St George's Church

High Street, Deal, CT14 6ED

• Families & Young People
• Jazz, Folk & Eclectic

Festival Day at the Captain’s GardenFree

Discover the secrets of Deal’s community garden where a summery feast of art, poetry and music will take place over the middle of the day.

Event details

Sunday, 13 July

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Captain’s Garden

Opposite Deal Castle

• Families & Young People
• Jazz, Folk & Eclectic

Young Person’s Showcase

Young musicians from our learning projects and bursaries perform a range of pieces of their choice inspired by the festival’s Coastlines theme.

Event details

Sunday, 13 July

3:00 pm

The Astor Theatre

Stanhope Road, Deal, CT14 6AB

• Families & Young People
• Jazz, Folk & Eclectic