Deal Music & Arts
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Families & Young People
4 July
7:30 pm
St George's Church

White Cliffs Symphonic Winds

Deal’s local maestro, Graham Harvey, returns to lead his band in a concert of film and gaming music.
5 July
5:00 pm
The Astor Theatre

Dracula Bite-Size

Dracula Bite-Size is a new collaboration between Jon Iles (from ITV’s The Bill) and Sarah Watts.
6 July
10:00 am
The Astor Theatre

The Koala who Could

Dance graduates of Canterbury Christchurch University will give a short performance and lively, interactive dance workshop for children aged 3-8.
7 July
11:00 am
Near Deal Memorial Bandstand

Circo Rum Ba Ba’s The Whale

Bold explorers squeeze into the belly of an enormous inflatable Sperm Whale where they find themselves in the depths of the bubbling, kelp-swirling ocean.
9 July
10:30 am
Meet at Deal Pier entrance

Deal’s Historic Walking tour

Join local expert George Chittenden for an illuminating and entertaining walk taking in Deal’s colourful history.
9 July
1:00 pm
St Mary's Church

Chineke!

Through world-class concert performances, Chineke! creates opportunities for established and up-and-coming Black and ethnically diverse classical musicians.
10 July
10:00 am
Meet at Deal Pier entrance

Plastic

Join Helen, Lizzie, and members of ‘Deal With It’ for a beach clean and then a workshop, informal performance and a round-table discussion.
11 July
9:30 am
The Cleary Hall, Landmark Centre

Moo Music for Early Years

Two fun, interactive music sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school aged children (0-5) with their parents, grandparents or carers.
12 July
10:30 am
Meet at Deal Pier entrance

Deal’s Historic Walking tour

Join local expert George Chittenden for an illuminating and entertaining walk taking in Deal’s colourful history.
13 July
10:30 am
St George’s Church Hall

A Walk in the Woods

Emily Varney leads an informal interactive concert, for young people and their families.
14 July
12:00 pm
The Astor Theatre

Young Musicians’ Showcase Concert

Young musicians from our learning projects and bursaries perform a range of pieces of their choice showcasing their talent and commitment to music.
14 July
4:00 pm
The Astor Theatre

Kuljit Bhamra & Kadialy Kouyate Workshop

Following his popular workshop in last year’s festival, tabla maestro Kuljit Bhamra returns again, this year with Senegalese kora player Kadialy Kouyate.