Events in Dartford From 30th March – 5th April 2026

You can find a range of events across Dartford between 29 March and 5 April 2026, from regular community gatherings to performances with local artists. Music happens at venues near the railway station, including an indie folk set at a quiet pub on High Street West. Monthly theatre shows run at Dartford Library’s community hall, drawing people from areas like Swanley and Northfleet since early 2026. Spoken word nights feature rotating poets reflecting on the River Thames’ influence, with one session recording local dialects in partnership with Kent County Archives.

Comedy takes place twice a week at a basement venue off High Street East, popular during weekday evenings for those from across the M25 corridor. Creative workshops include an ongoing textile art class using dyes made locally, taught by artists from the Dartford Arts Collective on Saturdays in March 2026. Family events continue at Green Lane Park on weekends, where kids join nature activities guided by town council volunteers.

Events run across different times, some start as early as 4:30pm and go past midnight, and happen within public spaces like library buildings, train-linked areas, and National Cycle Route 1 near the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge entrance. Residents often use trains from London or buses to Bluewater Shopping Centre during off-peak hours.

Check listings below for times and exact venues.