Events in Sittingbourne From 27th April – 3rd May 2026

Events in Sittingbourne this week bring a mix of live music, comedy nights, and themed social gatherings that reflect the town’s steady cultural rhythm.

You can find weekly open mic nights at Tunstall Village Hall, where local performers share poetry, folk songs, or personal reflections in a space with exposed brick walls and low lighting, no amplification needed. On Thursday evenings, comedy acts perform in the back room of the Station Caféa near Sittingbourne railway station; shows range from solo comedians testing new material to experienced local performers returning after brief stints on regional tours. The music scene features acoustic tribute sets, the Beatles’ catalog has been revisited this week by a group called "The Oakley Band," playing in the basement of the Community Centre near Bredgar Road. These events start between 7:30 PM and end before midnight, timed to align with Chatham Main Line train schedules that run until around eleven.

Families are welcome too, on Saturday evenings, bingo takes place under disco lights at The Grange Hall, a venue historically used for harvest festivals in the early twentieth century. Prizes include local produce from Sittingbourne’s market stalls and vouchers redeemable at independent shops on High Street. These gatherings remain small-scale; attendance is typically fewer than fifty people across all locations during peak weeks.

The town’s cultural rhythm depends less on frequency than consistency, events repeat weekly, offering a steady point of reference for residents who commute into London via the direct rail link to Chatham and Kentish Town stations. There are no large venues or permanent theatres; programming comes from community-led initiatives registered with the Sittingbourne Parish Council's events office.

Check the listings below for times and details.