Dartford’s first ever music festival!

by | Jul 7, 2024 | Dartford Entertainment, Entertainment, What's On?

This is first Music Festival Dartford has ever had. This is in partnership with Dartford Borough Council. The music Festival will be held across various venues in Dartford. Dartford music festival will be a packed weekend of free and ticketed events with live music acts, workshops and open mics in venues across Dartford town.

Some Dartford Music Festival Highlights
Massaoke, Ukulele Jam

See full weekend line up below:


FRI 26 JULY


10am – 12pm – Have-a-go Ukulele Workshop – Orchard West- FREE
Beginners! Join Barry and strum out a tune. Ukuleles provided.
12pm – 4pm – Ukulele Masterclass – Orchard West – FREE
4pm – 6pm – The Big Strum – One Bell Corner – FREE
7pm – Masterclass Showcase – Orchard West – TICKETS
Come and see tomorrow’s stars of the West End, as they present their final showcase performance.
8pm – Joby Bond – Hufflers Arms, DA1 1BN- FREE
Joby is a singer, songwriter with their own unique sound and style.
8pm –Simon Rawlings, Country Singer – The Royal Victoria And Bull, DA1 1DU – FREE

SAT 27 JULY


10am – 11am – Baby Concert – Orchard West – FREE
12pm – 4pm – Ukulele Jam – Orchard West – FREE
4pm – 7pm – Open Mic – Orchard West – FREE
Sing, play your instrument, step up and give it a go! Everyone welcome!
8pm – Massaoke – Orchard West – TICKETS
A brilliant live band plays hairbrush anthems from across the decades – accompanied by giant video lyrics – and everyone sings together.
8pm – DJ Jazzy – Hufflers Arms, DA1 1BN- FREE
8.30PM – Saskia Hills (Me and Miss Winehouse) – The Royal Victoria and Bull, DA1 1DU – FREE
10pm – Massaoke After Party – Stage Door Pub, DA1 1BE- FREE
9.30pm – DJ 80s & Soul Music- Dartford Sports Bar, DA1 2DJ – FREE
8pm – Karaoke – Wat Tyler Pub, DA1 1DE – FREE

SUN 28 JULY

12pm & 2pm – Family Percussion Workshop – Acacia Sports Hall – TICKETS
Bang out a tune and explore the world of percussive instruments and rhythm with workshops leader Fabricio.
1pm – Two Bows Tea Dance – Orchard West – TICKETS
Dance to a fun selection of songs, inspired by Rat-Pack legends such as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
2pm – Cerys Bright MUSICAL MEDLEY Dartford Sports Bar, DA1 2DJ – FREE
Time TBC – Ceira Williams SONGS FROM THE 50’S AND 60S- Stage Door Pub, DA1 1BE- FREE
2pm – Ukulele Jam – Growler Stop Tap Room, DA1 2EH – FREE
4pm – 7pm – Open Mic – The Royal Victoria and Bull, DA1 1DU – FREE
5pm – Mr Creosote band, rock and pop covers – Hufflers Arms, DA1 1BN- FREE
2pm East End Knees Up! – Wat Tyler Pub, DA1 1DE – FREE
7.30pm – Big Girls Don’t Cry – Orchard West – TICKETS
Tribute to Franki Vallie and the Four Seasons

The Venues involved in the Dartford Music Festival:
Stage door pub – https://www.stagedoordartford.co.uk/
Wat Tyler https://www.facebook.com/TheWatTyler/
Growler Stop Tap – https://www.growlerstop.co.uk/
Royal Bull and Vic – https://royalvictoria.southcoastinns.co.uk/
Huffler’s Arms – https://www.facebook.com/thehufflersarms/

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