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Linden Hall Studio

The Tony Nandi ARPS Photographic Award Exhibition

An exhibition of the finalists' photographs of this year's Tony Nandi ARPS Photographic Award responding to the theme 'the Power of Music'. Tony Nandi lived and worked in Deal and continues to inspire emerging photographers.
Event details
Friday, 3 July
Free
10:00 am
Linden Hall Studio
32 St George’s Road, Deal, CT14 6BA
Town Takeover

Town Takeover – Music

Deal High Street is hijacked by roving musicians, with Whitstable’s brilliant Native Oysters Band leading the way! Follow the music to the gardens in front of St George’s Church for performances from local musicians and, especially for children, there's magician and balloon-animal maker Dazzling Darren!
Event details
Saturday, 4 July
Free
10:30 am
Outside St George’s Church
High Street, Deal, CT14 6ED

Town Takeover – Paint Out Art Trail

Spot artists at their easels, painting all around town: in front of St George’s, in the Astor bar, at the seafront by Deal Castle, on the beach by the Royal Hotel and near Deal Pier and at the Gallery on the Beach in Walmer.
Event details
Saturday, 4 July
Free
10:30 am
Locations around town, Deal
Joshua Le Gallienne

Town Takeover – Joshua Le Gallienne: a sound performance

With Deal Beach as the dramatic backdrop, this site-responsive artwork utilises wind energy to produce acoustic sound from a single material: a biodegradable plastic sheet, to create a thought-provoking and unique experience for its audience. There's a second performance at 4pm!
Event details
Saturday, 4 July
Free
3:00 pm
Deal beach, near the Pier
Beach Street, Deal, CT14 6HY
Captain’s Garden

Sunday at The Captain’s Garden

Following 2025’s popular event, this is another chance to bring the family to a celebration of music, storytelling, dance and poetry in this beautiful community garden. Don't miss Naomi Cortes' storytelling walk for children to start!
Event details
Sunday, 5 July
Free
10:00 am
The Captain’s Garden
Opposite Deal Castle
Sokol - Ilona Jäntti choreographer/acrobat

Sokol – an acrobatic performance for families

From the creator of last year’s ingenious and enjoyable human croquet, comes another breath-taking, beautiful show of physical dexterity. Ilona’s solo acrobatic performance uses ropes and wall bars, inspiring children with what’s possible in the familiar surroundings of a school hall.
Event details
Saturday, 11 July
10:30 am
Deal Parochial C of E Primary School
Gladstone Rd, Walmer, CT14 7ER
Sokol - Ilona Jäntti choreographer/acrobat

Sokol – an acrobatic performance for families

From the creator of last year’s ingenious and enjoyable human croquet, comes another breath-taking, beautiful show of physical dexterity. Ilona’s solo acrobatic performance uses ropes and wall bars, inspiring children with what’s possible in the familiar surroundings of a school hall.
Event details
Saturday, 11 July
11:20 am
Deal Parochial C of E Primary School
Gladstone Rd, Walmer, CT14 7ER
Festival Day

Festival Day @ The Astor

This year's festival comes to an end with a day-long celebration of local music-making at Deal's gem of a community theatre. Kicking off with a lively, interactive concert for children and their carers, the rest of the day showcases the talents of a host of local musicians.
Event details
Sunday, 12 July
11:00 am
The Astor Theatre
Stanhope Road, Deal, CT14 6AB
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