Here’s your What’s On in Maidstone guide for the weekend of Friday 25 to Sunday 27 July:
Blue Reef Festival, Linton (Friday 25 & Saturday 26 July)
A vibrant, surfer-themed two-day music fest nestled among the apple orchards at Loddington Farm.
When: Friday 25 & Saturday 26 July
Where: Loddington Lane, Linton, Kent (ME17 4AG)
Headliners:
- Happy Mondays – main headline on Saturday
- Reef – main headline on Friday
- Plus: Newton Faulkner, Republica and more across five stages
Tickets: Weekend, evening and day tickets available, coming to the match Saturday? Why not grab an evening ticket and head over at full time?
Maidstone River Festival – Town Centre (Saturday 26 July)
Free community festival celebrating the River Medway with the theme: Fairytales & Fantasy
When: Saturday 26 July, 12:00–22:30
Where: Along River Medway (High Level Bridge to Lockmeadow)
Highlights:
- All day: Community stalls, farmers’ market, paddle boarding, church open day
- 11:30 to 21:00 Music and dance performances at Coronation Square, Lockmeadow
- 12:00 Festival opened by the Mayor of Maidstone, on board Kentish Lady
- 14:30 Heart of Kent Hospice Raft Race from High Level Bridge to Maidstone Bridge
- 20:30 Illuminated boat parade
- 22:00 Firmin Family Firework finale from the roof of Fremlin Walk/Frasers
Maidstone United vs Colchester U21 – Gallagher Stadium (Saturday 26 July)
What: Pre-season friendly match
When: Saturday 26 July, kick-off 15:00; gates open 13:00
Admission:
- Adults: £10 • Concessions: £5 • Youth (11–17): £2 • Junior (7–10): £1 • Under 6: Free
Full match preview: here
