# Festivals in Rochester, EN | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Rochester, England. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Rochester

- **Event Name**: GK at the Rochester Sweeps Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for a Cider or 2 on High Street for the Rochester Sweeps Festival 2026!
There will be Food 'n' Drink options, live music, Markets and lots of Morris Dancers 😊
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 117
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/gk-at-the-rochester-sweeps-festival/200029679056901
  - **Venue**: Rochester Sweeps Festival
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Rochester Sweeps Festival Boley Hill stage
  - **Description**: Fire and ice play the Boley Hill stage for the Sweeps Festival Rochester!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 235
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:40 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-sweeps-festival-boley-hill-stage/200029793222048
  - **Venue**: Boley Hill
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- **Event Name**: MMP presents... Staggered Ray for Sweeps Friday, May 1st in The Nags Head, Rochester, from 8pm
  - **Description**: Staggered Ray, Pre-Sweeping the Festival weekend's Live Music schedule, starting in The Nags Head Lower Bar, bringing their self penned stories of local Medway events & places back to life with music. Get there early to grab a seat, a draught pint or
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 55
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/mmp-presents-staggered-ray-for-sweeps-friday-may-1st-in-the-nags-head-rochester-from-8pm/200029773613555
  - **Venue**: Nags Head
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, festivals, music-festivals, storytelling
- **Event Name**: AZZLAN AT QUEEN CHARLOTTE FOR ROCHESTER SWEEPS FESTIVAL
  - **Description**: AZZLAN BRING THEIR MUSIC TO THE 'CHARLOTTE' FOR THE ROCHESTER SWEEPS FESTIVAL WEEKEND !
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 27
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/azzlan-at-queen-charlotte-for-rochester-sweeps-festival/200029782069640
  - **Venue**: Queen Charlotte, Rochester
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- **Event Name**: Medway Yacht Club Music Festival
  - **Description**: Join us at Medway Yacht Club Music Festival for a day of great tunes, good vibes, and waterfront fun!About this EventMedway Yacht Club Music FestivalGet ready for an awesome afternoon/evening at the
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/medway-yacht-club-music-festival/100001983775823891
  - **Venue**: Medway Yacht Club
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  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 12
  - **Categories**: music-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment, pop-ups
- **Event Name**: Pashley Manor Tulips, inc Coach Travel
  - **Description**: Convenient local pick up points and a scenic drive. Joining us on our excursion to Tenterden in the morning and Pashley Manor in the afternoon will be not only incredibly cost effective, but extremely comfortable too!

We start our day in Tenterden, arriv
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 07:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/pashley-manor-tulips-inc-coach-travel/200029839282131
  - **Venue**: 94 High Street, ME2 4TP Strood, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: MMP presents... Kindred play Saturday Sweeps at The Rising Sun, Rochester. Sat May 2nd from 4.30pm
  - **Description**: Kindred, are playing on the Sweeps Saturday Live Music schedule at the Rising Sun. A local four piece Folk/Rock band who deliver contemporary songs and high energy tunes with full bass & drums rhythm section in the engine room from Nick & Steve! G
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/mmp-presents-kindred-play-saturday-sweeps-at-the-rising-sun-rochester-sat-may-2nd-from-430pm/200029838362319
  - **Venue**: Rising Sun Rochester
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Country Roots Festival🐖🎶🌾
  - **Description**: Come and join us for a mini Country Roots Festival at The Five Bells Pub on the 2nd of May! With a hog roast & BBQ, live music, amazing drinks & fun activities…🍖🎶🌾

⏰Doors open at 13:00pm
🧑‍🧑‍🧒Family friendly
🐶✅Dog friendly
🎡Fun activities
🍖🍻Hog r
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 123
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/country-roots-festival/200029523178319
  - **Venue**: 126 high street, Halling
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, live-music, entertainment, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: MMP presents... Fate the Juggler for Sweeps Sat. 2nd May in The Queen Charlotte, Rochester from 5pm
  - **Description**: Fate the Juggler, a local 5 piece original folk/rock band, now in their 13th year of entertaining across Kent. They return to play for The Queen Charlotte Saturday late afternoon Sweeps Festival. 

Help the pub continue to Support Live up and coming local
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/mmp-presents-fate-the-juggler-for-sweeps-sat-2nd-may-in-the-queen-charlotte-rochester-from-5pm/200029773612839
  - **Venue**: Queen Charlotte, Rochester - FREE Entry
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment, festivals
- **Event Name**: Rochester Sweeps
  - **Description**: 11am-12pm Ithamar Chapel, Rochester Cathedral - acoustic set

2.30pm-3.30pm - Castle Gardens Main Stage
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 20
  - **Date**: Mon May 04 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-sweeps/200029626898837
  - **Venue**: Rochester, Kent
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- **Event Name**: Medway Festival
  - **Description**: Live local bands & dj

Bars,stalls and great fun and laughs!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/medway-festival/200029683830547
  - **Venue**: Medway Yacht Club
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## Trending Events in Rochester

- **Event Name**: Ministry Of Sound Classical - Live at Rochester Castle
  - **Description**: Ministry of Sound Classical brings dance music history to life at Rochester Castle on Friday 3rd July, for a huge open-air summer spectacular reimagining the most iconic club anthems of all time. This all-day event promises an unforgettable fusion of danc
  - **Venue**: Castle Hill, ME1 1SW Rochester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: The Libertines @ Rochester Castle
  - **Description**: The Libertines are taking over Rochester Castle this summer! These indie rock legends will headline the Rochester Castle Live series on Saturday 4th July 2026 with supporting acts Maximo Park, Kid Kapichi & Opus Kink. Don't miss this incredible night
  - **Venue**: Castle Hill, ME1 1SW Rochester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: GK at the Rochester Sweeps Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for a Cider or 2 on High Street for the Rochester Sweeps Festival 2026!
There will be Food 'n' Drink options, live music, Markets and lots of Morris Dancers 😊
  - **Venue**: Rochester Sweeps Festival
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- **Event Name**: McFly - Rochester Castle - Sun 5th July
  - **Description**: McFly are taking over the stunning Rochester Castle this summer!
Mark your calendars for a huge day on Sunday 5th July 2026ArtistsMcFly
  - **Venue**: Rochester Castle
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- **Event Name**: Casino Rooms Nightclub - Saturday 25th April 2026
  - **Description**: Kent's BIGGEST, Best & Most Well Attended Nightclub doing it's thing!Music Genres :  House, R&B, Pop, Club Classics
  - **Venue**: Casino Rooms
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- **Event Name**: Devilman, Mollie Collins in Rochester
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Devilman LIVE at TBA on Monday, April 6, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Devilman is coming to TBA on Monday, April 6, 2026, bringing their biggest hits
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- **Event Name**: Casino Rooms Nightclub - Saturday 18th April 2026
  - **Description**: Kent's BIGGEST, Best & Most Well Attended Nightclub doing it's thing!Music Genres :  House, R&B, Pop, Club Classics
  - **Venue**: Casino Rooms
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- **Event Name**: G4 Christmas
  - **Description**: Experience the sumptuous harmonies of the magnificent vocal harmony group G4 in an idyllic festive setting.Music Genres :  World Music
  - **Venue**: Rochester Cathedral, UK
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- **Event Name**: SPACE LIVE AT THREE SHEETS
  - **Description**: With over 5 million album sales worldwide, we are delighted to bring SPACE to Rochester here at Three Sheets.About this Event2026 will see SPACE release their 8th studio album "Ten Neurotic Fairytales" and before heading
  - **Venue**: Three Sheets to the Wind

## Browse Festivals Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** GK at the Rochester Sweeps Festival (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at Rochester Sweeps Festival), Rochester Sweeps Festival Boley Hill stage (Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm at Boley Hill), MMP presents... Staggered Ray for Sweeps Friday, May 1st in The Nags Head, Rochester, from 8pm (Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm at Nags Head), AZZLAN AT QUEEN CHARLOTTE FOR ROCHESTER SWEEPS FESTIVAL (Sun May 03 2026 at 01:30 pm at Queen Charlotte, Rochester), Medway Yacht Club Music Festival (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 01:00 pm at Medway Yacht Club).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rochester in April 2026?
  - **A:** Pashley Manor Tulips, inc Coach Travel (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 07:30 am at 94 High Street, ME2 4TP Strood, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Rochester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Rochester include Rochester Sweeps Festival, Boley Hill, Nags Head.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Rochester range from up to GBP 12. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Rochester include Fire and Ice, Music Management & Promotions - Europe, Azzlan.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Rochester.

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