Entry
£65
Date
Fri 27 Nov 2026
Time
6pm–Midnight
Location
Foyle Rooms, Turner Contemporary
Bring your party to Turner this Christmas.
Celebrate Christmas somewhere a little different.
Gather your colleagues, friends or community for a special after-hours Christmas evening at Turner Contemporary, where art, seasonal dining, music and drinks come together against the backdrop of the sea.
Your evening begins with a welcome drink and exclusive after-hours access to Turner’s galleries, giving you the chance to explore the exhibitions at your own pace once the gallery has closed to the public. You will also have the opportunity to experience Sophie Calle’s exhibition, Something Missing, in a more intimate setting.
At 7pm, take your seats in the Foyle Rooms for a two-course seasonal dinner by Minno Kitchen, made with locally sourced produce. Dinner is followed by coffee and truffles, with a DJ providing the soundtrack as the evening continues. Stay for drinks, music and dancing, with the bar open until midnight.
The evening
6pm — Arrive, drink & explore
Begin with a welcome drink before enjoying exclusive after-hours access to Turner Contemporary’s galleries and exhibitions. Explore at your leisure and experience Sophie Calle’s exhibition after hours, or join an informal private gallery experience with your group.
7pm — Dinner
Settle in for a two-course seasonal dinner by Minno Kitchen, featuring locally sourced produce and served in the Foyle Rooms.
After dinner — Coffee, truffles & celebrations
Enjoy coffee and truffles before the tables are cleared and the party begins.
8.30pm — Music, drinks & dancing
The music goes up and the celebrations continue, with a DJ and bar open until midnight.
Drinks for the table
Want to make your evening extra special? Wine can be ordered for your table when booking at checkout, or you can order drinks directly from us on the evening.
Whether you are bringing your team, getting together with friends or celebrating with a wider group, come together for a Christmas party with a difference — surrounded by art, overlooking the sea and right in the heart of Margate.
Minimum booking: 6 guests
Please let us know about any dietary requirements when booking at checkout, so we can prepare accordingly.
Food by Minno Kitchen
For the evening, we’re delighted to be working with Minno Kitchen, the Kent-based catering company founded by Katy Bull.
Katy’s cooking is all about the seasons: beautiful, thoughtful food made with the best ingredients available, and a real love for the people, places and produce that surround her. Her menus change with the time of year, celebrating local ingredients and letting them do the talking, with food that feels generous, colourful and full of warmth.
That sense of care runs through Minno Kitchen as a whole. A socially ethical caterer working across Kent and the South East, Minno is committed to giving back through food and service. Each year, the company supports a different charity, donating 50p for every guest they serve.
For our evening at Turner, Katy and the Minno team will bring that seasonal spirit to the Foyle Rooms, crafting a joyful special two-course dinner.
