Rainham · The Oast
★ Farewell Show · Final Ever GigJohn Doe Trio
Their final ever show · Live at The Oast, Rainham
Limited capacity
Buy Tickets — John Doe Trio, Fri 30 Oct 2026
Rockin' Roots Events · Live Music in Kent
Live Music in Kent Upcoming Blues
& Rock Gigs 2026 / 27
Every gig and concert we promote across Kent and beyond — live bands playing blues, rock, roots & soul, all in one place.
Old Brewery Store, Faversham
The Oast, Rainham
Olby's Soul Café, Margate
Bromley Little Theatre
The Centre, Birchington
Granville Theatre, Ramsgate
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Live blues & rock in Kent in the next 7 days
Upcoming Live Music in Kent — Blues & Rock Gigs
October 2026
November 2026
Bromley · Bromley Little Theatre
Laurence Jones
+ Amy Eftekhari (support) · Acoustic debut · 'On My Own'
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
Rosalie Cunningham
+ Big River (special guests) · Psychedelic rock & soul
Rainham · The Oast
★ International · Grammy WinnerCurtis Salgado & Alan Hager
US blues duo · One night at The Oast
Margate · Olby's Soul Café
Handsome Jack
Presented with Teenage Head Music · Doors 7pm, music from 8pm
London
Blackheath, London · Mycenae House
▶ Beyond Kent
★ Four-time UK Blues Award WinnerOli “Mississippi” MacDonald
+ Chris Corcoran (very special guest) · An intimate evening of world-class Memphis soul & blues
Birchington · The Centre
★ International · CanadaThe Commoners
Runnin' Blind UK Tour · + Spencer Mackenzie Blues
December 2026
Bromley · Bromley Little Theatre
★ Blues Summit · 5 ArtistsBlues Summit 2026
Dave Kelly · Alan Glen · Oli Mississippi MacDonald
Lucy Piper · Brent Cundall
Lucy Piper · Brent Cundall
Rainham · The Oast
Robert J Hunter
+ Eddy Smith (special guest) · Blues, rock 'n' roll & Americana from Alderney
January 2027
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ International · ChicagoThe Steepwater Band
Chicago rock & blues · Twin-guitar four-piece since 1998
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ BBC 6Music · UK Blues Award winnersBring It On Home
Acoustic blues & folk · Corcoran, Twyman & MacDonald
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ International · CanadaBywater Call
Southern soul & roots rock · Seven-piece powerhouse from Toronto
February 2027
Bromley · Bromley Little Theatre
West Weston’s Bluesonics
Blues · Live at Bromley Blues Club
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ British Blues LegendsNine Below Zero
Dennis Greaves & Mark Feltham · 40+ years of the real thing
March 2027
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
Revenant
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ Blues / Rock / SoulSean Webster Band
Nine studio albums · Blues, rock & soul from the road
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ Southern Rock / Blues / SoulEddie 9V
Atlanta’s Southern rock & soul · New album DOWN HERE on Easy Eye Sound
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ Blues / Roots / RockAlvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory
Grammy Award winner · Delta blues, roots & rock
April 2027
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ UK Blues Awards NomineesConnolly Hayes
Blues, rock & soul · Dual vocalists · UK Blues Awards nominees
May 2027
Bromley · Bromley Little Theatre
Nothing In Rambling + Kaspar & Lucy
Roots blues · Doors 6:30pm · Music from 7:10pm
Ramsgate · The Granville Theatre
★ International · 7 GuitaristsKrissy Matthews’ Guitarmania 2027
Eric Gales · Eric Steckel · Russell Marsden · Óskar Logi · Philipp Bluedög Gerber · Rory Evans
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ Male Blues Vocalist of the Year — Canadian Blues Awards 2026Marcus Trummer
Blues, soul & rock · First ever UK show
June 2027
Gravesend · Leo's Red Lion
★ International · USAPreacher Stone
North Carolina rock-n-roll · New album ‘By The Horns’ · + special guests
Bromley · Bromley Little Theatre
Chris Corcoran’s Big Band
Big band blues · Live at Bromley Blues Club
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ 17 Albums · Jazzhaus RecordsDanny Bryant
Blues rock · Touring new album 'Nothing Left Behind'
September 2027
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ InternationalAynsley Lister
Blues-rock · Live at The Old Brewery Store, Faversham
October 2027
Bromley · Bromley Little Theatre
★ International · Detroit SoulThe Boneshakers
Detroit soul, Muscle Shoals groove & blues-rock fire
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ InternationalOtto Junior
Blues, soul & funk from Norway · Gibson Artist
Faversham · Old Brewery Store
★ International · AustraliaRay Beadle & Band
Australian blues guitar great · Full electric band
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Live Music in Kent — Questions & Answers
What live music is on in Kent this week or this weekend?
Not every weekend has a Rockin' Roots show: our gigs run on any night of the week, from Wednesday to Sunday. This page lists every upcoming show in date order, so whatever's on next is always at the top, with the date, venue and ticket link.
How do I buy tickets?
Book advance tickets from Gigantic, our official ticket agent, using the Buy Tickets button on each show. Prices shown include the booking fee. Door tickets, when any are left, cost more, and many shows sell out.
Where are the gigs?
Our regular venues are The Old Brewery Store in Faversham, The Oast in Rainham and Bromley Blues Club at Bromley Little Theatre. We also put on occasional shows at other Kent venues, such as Margate and Birchington, when the right artist and room come together.
What time do shows start?
Doors usually open at 7pm in Faversham and Rainham and 6:30pm in Bromley, with music from around 7:30–8pm. Shows typically finish by about 10:30pm. Each show page has the exact times.
Do shows sell out?
Many do, especially in the intimate 90-capacity room at The Oast and the 100-seat Bromley Little Theatre. Booking in advance is cheaper, and the mailing list hears about new shows first.
What kind of music do you put on?
Blues, rock, soul and roots by touring professional artists and live bands from the UK, Europe and North America, from Delta and Chicago blues to blues-rock, soul and classic rock.
Rockin' Roots Events, Home of Live Blues & Rock Music in Kent
We started in Sittingbourne with our very first show in 2015 and have since become a trusted name for live music in Kent — bringing national and international blues and rock acts to intimate rooms in Faversham, Medway and Bromley, and across Thanet in Margate and Birchington.
Whether you're after raw blues-rock, classic rock, soul or roots, you'll find regularly updated listings, trusted venues and easy online booking above.
New dates are added often and live music in Kent nights sell out fast — so if something catches your eye, grab your tickets early.
Artists on this season's bill include John Doe Trio, Laurence Jones, Rosalie Cunningham, Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager, Handsome Jack, Oli “Mississippi” MacDonald, The Commoners, Blues Summit 2026, Robert J Hunter, The Steepwater Band, Bring It On Home, Bywater Call, West Weston’s Bluesonics, Nine Below Zero, Revenant, Sean Webster Band, Eddie 9V, Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory, Connolly Hayes, Nothing In Rambling + Kaspar & Lucy, Krissy Matthews’ Guitarmania 2027, Marcus Trummer, Preacher Stone, Chris Corcoran’s Big Band, Danny Bryant, Aynsley Lister, The Boneshakers, Otto Junior and Ray Beadle & Band. Browse and book all upcoming shows on Gigantic Tickets.