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Discover vibrant events at Turner—talks, performances, and special activities that spark creativity and bring the community together.

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Join us for a special one-off screening of 'Ticket of No Return' (1979), a cult classic by German filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger. Bold, surreal, and darkly comic, the film follows a woman’s deliberate descent into excess, unfolding as a striking critique of social norms, gender roles, and bourgeois respectability.

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Every Friday until 1 May 2026, 3.30–4.15pm
Free, booking advised

Experience 'Bridget Riley: Learning to See' through an interactive tour designed to encourage deep looking and drawing.

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Saturdays, until 2 May 2026, 11.30am–12pm
Free, booking advised

Discover the stories behind the works of art during our fun, hands-on Family Highlight Tours.

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Join us for an afternoon of film, conversation and connection at next special screening and mixer events for aspiring filmmakers aged 16-25, in collaboration with Into Film.

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Sat 4 Apr 2026
Free entry

A vibrant market, showcasing the creativity, talent, and entrepreneurial spirit of young people from across Thanet.

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Sun 12 Apr 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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Fri 17 & Sat 18 Apr 2026
£65

A celebratory 10th-century banquet reimagined in the brutalist Foyle Rooms at Turner Contemporary.

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Join us on the terrace for free guided lessons in a wonderful array of Latin and African dance styles and music, including Salsa, Tango, Kizomba, Bachata, and more.

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An illustrated talk celebrating the work of Claude Monet.

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Sat 2 & Sun 3 May 2026, 10am–5pm
Free entry, booking recommended

An alternative wedding fair, designed for curious couples.

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Wed 27 May 2026, 6–7.30pm
Free entry, booking required

Exploring the aesthetics and politics of waste/water through creative practice with Bryony Gillard.

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A joyful family-friendly pop-up celebrating independent makers, creative kidswear, and sustainable design.

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