Sevenoaks Town Council has lined up a fantastic summer of entertainment, celebrating 15 years of its popular Music on the Bandstand programme at the historic Vine Bandstand.
Residents and visitors can enjoy a series of free concerts throughout the summer, featuring everything from orchestras and brass bands to rock and pop performances. Alongside the music, there will be cricket on the historic Vine Cricket Ground, a food festival, and plenty more to enjoy.
Families are also well catered for, with free children’s theatre performances taking place during the summer holidays. At Greatness Recreation Ground, the annual Skateness event returns alongside the ever-popular Family Fun Day, offering a packed programme of activities for all ages.
With something for everyone, Sevenoaks Town Council’s summer events programme promises an unforgettable season of free entertainment and community fun.
Sunday 19 July 3pm – 5pm Jonah’s Wail – Vine Gardens
This band plays everything from 1960’s classics up to current chart hits.
Thursday 23rd July 6pm – 8pm West Kent Concert Band – Vine Gardens
Wind and brass musicians playing traditional, classic rock, pop and jazz music.
Sunday 26th July 3pm-5pm Kent Police Band – Vine Gardens
A brass band made up of serving and retired police officers, as well as civilian players. Repertoire includes marches, overtures, classical arrangements as well as selections from popular shows, films, swing, pop and rock numbers.
Tuesday 28 July 1pm – 4.30pm She Shreds’ Girls Skateboarding Sessions – Greatness Skatepark.
Free skateboarding sessions for girls. Hosted by Samsara, the sessions will have separate time slots:
6 to 11 year olds: 1.30 pm – 2.45 pm Over 11s: 3 pm – 4.15 pm Boards and pads can be supplied free of charge. Each session is limited to 14 participants. To book a place you can follow this link here
Thursday 30th July 6pm-8pm Soul Train Choir – Vine Gardens
Including some talented local young performers, the Choir, who have been singing together for 10 years, will sing uplifting soul and Motown songs.
Sunday 2 August The Smash Cricket – Vine Cricket Ground
The Smash begins its 6th Season with over 40 teams from Kent Premier League teams to Kent Village League teams. The Smash caters for cricketers of all abilities. Find out more at www.thesmashcricket.co.uk
Tuesday 4 August 10.30am – 1pm Family Fun Day – Greatness Recreation Ground
Hosted in partnership with Sevenoaks District Council. Enjoy a wide range of activities and games at this free family event.
Wednesday 5 August 11am – 4pm Skateness – Greatness Recreation Ground
Free skateboarding event hosted by King Ramps
Thursday 6 August 6pm – 8pm Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Concert Band – Vine Gardens
A symphonic wind band with a repertoire including orchestral pieces, musical theatre and film scores, traditional military band items and light music of various styles.
Sunday 9 August 3pm – 5pm Sevenoaks Saxes – Vine Gardens
Featuring soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxes, as well as the tiny sopranino and the huge bass saxophone. Sevenoaks Saxes is run by local saxophonist Caroline Fernandes who conducts the orchestra and Andy Scott, composer and saxophonist who is the patron.
Thursday 13 August 6pm – 8pm Ian Fox – Vine Gardens
Singer and songwriter, Ian Fox, performs blues, rock and Americana
Sunday 16 August 3pm – 5pm Sevenoaks Rock Choir – Vine Gardens
Tuesday 18 August – 2pm Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Bat & Ball Centre
A wonderful free theatre show – book your place here
Tuesday 18 August 1pm – 4.30pm She Shreds’ Girls Skateboarding Sessions – Greatness Skatepark.
Free skateboarding sessions for girls. Hosted by Samsara, the sessions will have separate time slots:
6 to 11 year olds: 1.30 pm – 2.45 pm Over 11s: 3 pm – 4.15 pm Boards and pads can be supplied free of charge. Each session is limited to 14 participants. To book a place you can follow this link here
Wednesday 19 August – 2pm Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Pontoise Park
A wonderful free theatre show – book your place here
Thursday 20 August – 2pm Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Greatness Recreation Ground
A wonderful free theatre show – book your place here
An award- winning contemporary choir who sing and have fun whilst building community, friendship and life-changing experiences.
Thursday 20 August 6pm – 8pm Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra – Vine Gardens
KYJO is made up of talented young musicians from all over Kent. They play a mixture of classic, big band tunes and contemporary jazz, funk, rock and Latin arragements.
Friday 21 August – 2pm Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Vine Gardens
A wonderful free theatre show – book your place here
Saturday 22 August – 3pm-5pm Oxted Band – Vine Gardens
This brass band offers and afternoon of great tunes (almost the Last Night of the Proms) Bringing the bubbly is advised!
Sunday 23 August Smash Cricket – Vine Cricket Ground
The Smash begins its 6th Season with over 40 teams from Kent Premier League teams to Kent Village League teams. The Smash caters for cricketers of all abilities. Find out more at www.thesmashcricket.co.uk
Thursday 27 August 6pm – 8pm White Light Band – Vine Bandstand
The band plays a mix of lively music featuring all time classic hits from The Rolling Stones, Billy Idol, Oasis, Killers, The Weekend and other great hits.
Sunday 29 August – 12pm -7pm Sevenoaks Street Food Fest – Vine Gardens
Fun and unforgettable flavours will fill the vine this year. There is an exciting line up of musicians and the atmosphere will be buzzing
Sunday 30 August Smash Cricket – Vine Cricket Ground
The Smash begins its 6th Season with over 40 teams from Kent Premier League teams to Kent Village League teams. The Smash caters for cricketers of all abilities. Find out more at www.thesmashcricket.co.uk
For more information visit the Sevenoaks Town Council Website www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk
Author: Helen Loder
Co-Director of Sevenoaks Mums