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Turner Contemporary presents 'Learning to See', an exhibition by Bridget Riley, conceived in close collaboration with the artist.
Fri 3 Oct 2025–Sun 15 Mar 2026
Free entry, donations welcome
Experience two monumental sculptures by acclaimed American artist Simone Leigh.
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Fri 30 Jan–Sun 22 Feb 2026
Prices vary
This winter, Turner Contemporary presents 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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Since 2017
Outdoor commission
See one of a series of one hundred, solid cast-iron figures by Antony Gormley exploring the experience of being human.
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22 Nov 2025–Nov 2026
Free entry, donations welcome
We’ve transformed our Clore Learning Studio into a cabinet of curiosities full of inspiration and surprises to make drawing fun.
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Wed 18 Feb 2026, Various Sessions
£10
Empowering movement and mindfulness for kids — building confidence, calm and resilience through playful yoga.
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Apr 2025–2027
Free entry, donations welcome
Join us to see JMW Turner’s oil sketch 'Waves Breaking on a Lee Shore at Margate (Study for ‘Rockets and Blue Lights’)' at Turner, part of a year-long festival celebrating 250 years since the artist's birth.
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Sat 28 Feb 2026, 12–1pm
Free, booking advised
Join Jason Redwood for a free British Sign Language tour through Bridget Riley: Learning to See.
Take the tour
Fri 13 Feb 2026, 7–8.30pm. Bar open from 6.30pm.
£8
Simone Leigh: Recent Sculptures Guest Curator, Daniella Rose King, is joined by curator Cindy Sissokho, and poet Victoria Adukwei Bulley to explore the sculptural practice of Simone Leigh.
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Fri 6 Feb 2026
Free entry, booking required
Our new Monthly drawing social encourages you to explore the joy of putting pencil to paper.
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Thu 19 Feb 2026, 11.15am–12.15pm
£1 suggested donation
A free morning of creative fun, exploring a range of crafting activities to learn with your child.
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Fri 20 Feb 2026, 11am–1.30pm & 2–4.30pm
Free entry
Join Margate Pride at Turner Contemporary for a relaxed, drop-in workshop exploring how everyday memories can become a lasting historical record.
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Fri 27 Feb 2026, 7–8.30pm, bar open until 9pm
Pay what you can (£5 suggested)
Reflect on Margate Pride's history as an arts-and-culture-led, grassroots Pride for the last ten years, and think about what the future may hold.
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Sun 22 Feb 2026, 11.30am–1pm
£15
A life drawing class for all abilities where you'll learn how to see the human figure with confidence and clarity.
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Sun 22 Feb 2026, 11am–1pm
Free entry
Our Relaxed Hours are a chance to visit our exhibition 'Learning to See' in a calmer environment.
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Sat 14 Feb 2026, 7–11pm
£6
Grab yourself a partner and spice up your Valentine's with a night of Latin beats and fiery dance moves.
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