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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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Mon 25 May 2026, 9–11am
£12–£15 adults / £5–£7 kids

A joyful daytime rave for kids and parents—dance, play and move together without the late night.

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

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Sun 7 June 2026
From £15–£65. Individual events are separately ticketed and priced.

A day of Ethiopian coffee, communal dining, and sound led by Eat Ethio founder Helina Tesega.

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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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Hear Marine biologist and author Helen Scales talk about the wonder, complexity, and fragility of ocean ecosystems.

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Sat 20 Jun 2026
Free entry, booking required

Our panel explores Margate’s deep and evolving relationship with the sea, from its history as a seaside resort to its present-day cultural revival.

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This interdisciplinary discussion examines the vital connections between ocean ecosystems and human wellbeing.

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Sat and Sun, 4–6pm & 7–9pm
Free entry, donations welcome

Join us on the terrace for free documentary screenings of stories from the sea, for all ages. Timings are the same on both days.

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Sat 20 Jun 2026
Free entry, booking advised

Artist films exploring oceanic themes, including ecology, climate crisis, world building and human connection to the sea.

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Sun 21 Jun 2026
Free entry, booking advised

A talk drawing on ancient and modern wisdom to explore alternative ways of understanding and relating to the ocean.

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Sun 21 Jun 2026
Free entry, booking advised

Leading artist-activists discuss their experience of how creative practice can challenge environmental injustice and support movements for ocean equity.

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Sun 21 Jun 2026
Free entry, booking advised

Young leaders and campaigners at the forefront of climate justice come together to share their views, highlight action and demonstrate the power of collective organising for ocean futures.

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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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Sun 5 Jul 2026, 10.30–11.45am & 1.30–4.00pm
Children £3.50, Adults £5, Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £15

Imaginative film experiences for children and families, featuring playful screenings, sensory cinema, hands-on creative activities, and colourful adventures inspired by light, storytelling, and the magic of film.

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