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19–21 Jun 2026
Free entry, booking advised

One Ocean 2026 is a weekend of free talks, workshops and screenings on art, adaptation and the future of our oceans. 

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Simone Leigh: Recent Sculptures Guest Curator, Daniella Rose King, was joined by curator Cindy Sissokho, and poet Victoria Adukwei Bulley to explore the sculptural practice of Simone Leigh.

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Fri 30 Jan–Sun 22 Feb 2026
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Turner Contemporary presented the Winter Wellness Festival 2026—a three-week exploration of grounding, connection and care, shaped by Margate’s restorative coastline and the communities who gather here.

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22 Nov 2025–4 May 2026
Free entry, donations welcome

Turner Contemporary presented 'Learning to See', an exhibition by Bridget Riley, conceived in close collaboration with the artist.

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Fri 3 Oct 2025–Sun 15 Mar 2026
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Experience two monumental sculptures by acclaimed American artist Simone Leigh.

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Thu 2 Oct 2025, 6–9pm
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Chess competition with Arbiter Alan Atkinson. Five-round Swiss, 15 minutes per player, prizes for top three. 40 spots only—book early. Spectators welcome: open tables, gallery access to Anna Bohiguian’s chess-inspired works. Register with ‘Chess Competition’ ticket; book ‘Chess Night’ ticket to watch.

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Thu 18 Sep 2025, 5.30–6.30pm (doors open 5.20pm)
£10

Artist Anna Boghiguian and Curator of International Art at Tate Modern, Nabila Abdel Nabi, joined us for a conversation about key themes of The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories.

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Fri 5 Sep 2025, 5.30pm–10pm
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Join us for an ethereal evening of art, live music, film and more.

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Join Artist and Beekeeper Dominic Rose on a walk and talk exploring pollinator habitats in and around Margate train station.

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Join us for a special curator-led tour with Sarah Martin, Head of Exhibitions at Turner and curator of 'The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories'.

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Sat 14 Jun–Sun 26 Oct 2025
Free entry

Explore paintings, collages, photography, video and installation pieces created by local young artists inspired by the force of the sea.

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Sat 14 Jun–Sun 26 Oct 2025
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Join us this summer to discover The Sunken Boat: A glimpse into past histories, an exhibition by Anna Boghiguian, which will explore global maritime histories and today’s environmental and geopolitical crises.

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Fri 30 May 2025 5.30–9pm
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Join us for an evening of conversation, music, and food.

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On Sun 4 May 2025, a panel of environmental experts joined us for a fascinating dive into the history of environmental activism inspired by environmental campaigns featured in 'Resistance'.

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A painting of a textured yellow 'sunset' sky with contrasting silhouettes of birds in flight

Join us at sunset to celebrate the opening of Cassi Namoda's Sunley Gallery Window commission. Expect drinks, music, and art as day turns to night.

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Fri 2 May–Sun 21 Sep 2025
Free entry

This summer, artist Cassi Namoda transforms our iconic Sunley Gallery windows overlooking Margate’s beaches and the North Sea.

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