EVENTS
Champions of Rock // 23 June
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the legendary Hyde Park concert , for one night only the authoritative Queen concert show combines with the world ’ s number one Meat Loaf production in the critically acclaimed spectacular guaranteed to rock your world . Recreating the fun , musicianship and showmanship of the band ’ s legendary live performances , join the ultimate musical journey through the decades . Back to when Queen reigned supreme with “ Bohemian Rhapsody ”, “ We are the Champions ”, “ We Will Rock You ”, “ A Kind of Magic ”, “ Crazy Little Thing Called Love ”, “ I Want to Break Free ”, “ Somebody to Love ” and “ Another One Bites the Dust ”.
7.30pm . Price : £ 19.50- £ 27.50 The Orchard Theatre , Home Gardens , Dartford DA1 1ED www . orchardtheatre . co . uk / 01322 220000
Joy Festival ( Sussex ) // 25-26 June
Joy Festival is a summer celebration with an amazing collection of exhibitors rarely found together in Sussex – a mix of artisan food and drink stalls , street food and pop up bars alongside amazing outdoors , homewares and country lifestyle stands creating the perfect setting for a weekend of top quality products and innovative design in a great atmosphere . There is a lovely line-up of live music and dancing , entertainment and creative workshops for children and adults both days .
From 10am . Price : £ 7 ( children under 10 free ) Convent Field , Lewes BN7 2XD www . joyfestival . co . uk / 07899 753352
Coming next month …
Hythe Food & Drink Festival // 22-24 July
The first ever Hythe Food and Drink Festival will be a celebration of the best local , regional , national and international food and drink . Market Square Group brings the festival to Dymchurch Road , Hythe , from July 22 to 24 2016 . There will also be children ' s entertainment , live music and cooking demos .
Free entry to visitors . Visit www . marketsquaregroup . co . uk for full information .
WIN TICKETS TO THE LEEDS CASTLE CLASSICAL CONCERT !
Bill Bailey – Limboland // 28 June
The gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they really are is the subject of Bill ’ s new show Limboland . With his trademark intelligence and sharp wit , he tells tales of finding himself in this halfway place . From his countless global travels , he recounts the hilarious saga of a disastrous family trip to Norway to see the Northern Lights . He rails against a world that doesn ’ t match up to our expectations and contemplates the true nature of happiness .
8pm . Price : £ 25 Margate Winter Gardens , Fort Crescent , Margate CT9 1HX www . margatewintergardens . co . uk / 01843 292795
Now in its 38th year , the Leeds Castle Classical concert is a highlight of the summer season and is set against the stunning backdrop of Leeds Castle , reputed to be the loveliest castle in the world . For the first time , Aled Jones MBE will be hosting the event held on Saturday 9th July .
Enjoy a truly memorable evening of flag waving , singing and dancing the night away , with a wonderful opening performance from The Definitive Rat Pack , and entertainment from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John Rigby with renowned soloists . Special guests returning to the stage this year include the P & O Ferries Choir .
Hold onto your flags and hats and be wowed with an air display by Aero Legends as the jaw-dropping 1940 ’ s Spitfire takes to the skies .
You will be enthralled by world-class music , captivated by famous performers , and amazed by the fireworks finale – all this while you have fun with your friends sipping Champagne . Visit www . leedscastleconcert . co . uk for more information and to book tickets .
For your chance to win two picnic tickets to the Leeds Castle Classical Concert ( worth £ 43 each ), enter online at www . insidekentmagazine . co . uk / win .
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