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For further information contact Medway Visitor Information Centre (01634) 843 666 or write to them at 95, High Street, Rochester ME1 1LX.

Their website is: www.medway.gov.uk/tourism

Events in Rochester - 2009
The City has events on throughout the year, that range from concerts in the Castle Gardens and pub gigs to farmers markets plus historic and folk festivals.

Use the links below to jump to the different event categories or scroll down the page to browse through what's happening.
Markets & Fairs
Concerts
Theatre/Plays
Festivals
Exhibitions
Street Entertainment
Other Events

Please check dates before visiting, by contacting the visitor centre on 01634 843666 or www.medway.gov.uk

Also see our Places to Visit page which has details of places of interest

Markets & Fairs
Rochester Farmers' Market.
9am to 1pm, Corporation Street Car Park.
Dates for 2009: Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 21, 
Jul 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20

www.rochesterfarmersmarket.co.uk T: 01634 338143


Record Fair.
10am to 5pm, Princes Hall, Corn Exchange, High Street.
Dates for 2009: Feb 22, Mar 22, Apr 26, May 24, Jun 7, Aug 2, Aug 23, Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 15

Info & Bookings T: 01634 711257


Concerts
Rochester Castle Concerts - 15th to 18th July-

Rochester Castle Concerts Under Siege - 19th July- A free concert by young people for young people.

Gravesham Choral Society Spring Concert - 25th April- A concert of Mendelsson's music at Rochester Cathedral

Theatre/Plays


Festivals
Sweeps Festival - 2nd to 4th May- Tons of Morris and real ale for the folkie.

Dickensian Summer Festival - 29th to 31st May-

Fuse Festival - 6th to 20th June- 13th June is Dance Day in Rochester

Dickensian Christmas Festival - 5th and 6th December- An ideal opportunity for buying unique gifts and enjoying the festive atmosphere.

Exhibitions


•  Events
Rochester Airport Open Day - 26th July-

Medieval Merriment - 5th and 6th September- Rochester of old...

Heritage Open Days - 10th to 13th September- Free access to many places that normally require an entry charge

Tudors at Upnor - 19th and 20th September-

Please note: details and dates may change, and more will appear over the year, so please check back closer to the event in question.