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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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Past event: Fri 13 Feb 2026, 7–8.30pm.
£8
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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Thu 2 Oct 2025, 6–9pm
Free entry
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
Free entry
Join us for an ethereal evening of art, live music, film and more.
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Sat 30 Aug 2025, 11am–12pm
Free
Join Artist and Beekeeper Dominic Rose on a walk and talk exploring pollinator habitats in and around Margate train station.
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Thu 3 Jul 2025, 5.30–6.30pm
£10
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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Fri 30 May 2025 5.30–9pm
Free entry
Join us for an evening of conversation, music, and food.
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Sun 4 May 2025, 3–4pm
£5
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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Fri 2 May 2025, 5–8pm
Free entry
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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Sun 27 Apr 2025, 4–5pm
£5
An in conversation with author and journalist Lanre Bakare and independent arts consultant Lisa Anderson.
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