Monday 5 May (Bank Holiday)
Exhibitions
10am - 6pm
Various (see festival map)
Free
Click here to find out more.
Florimania
2pm - 5pm
Tudor House, King Street, Margate
Free
No booking required
A Tudor inspired flower festival at the Tudor House. The house will be adorned with flowers, greenery, herbs and other decorations. Click here to find out more.
This is a partner event run by Thanet District Council
Drop-In Family Workshop: ‘Knit, Weave Warrior Workshop!’ with artist Claudia Benson
10am - 2pm
Art for All Gallery, 9-10 Marine Drive, Margate
Free
No booking required
Children under 16 must be accompanied by adults
Learn to knit with recycled yarns, plastic and old video tape to create something beautiful out of the disused! Click here to find out more.
My Kingdom for a Horse: May Day Film Event I
1.30 - 3.30pm
The Theatre Royal Margate, Addington Street, Margate
£2.50 (ticket includes entry to both May Day Film Events)
To book call 01227 787 787
A film screening for May Day, giving a platform for all of those who love or hate what May Day stands for! Filmmakers include Charlotte Gainsbourg and Jean-Gabriel Periot. Click here to find out more.
Say it with Flowers
3 - 4pm
Margate Media Centre, 11-13 King Street, Margate
Free
No booking required
Historian Jacqueline Ansell discusses the use of floral motifs in Tudor fashion.
This is a partner event run by Thanet District Council
Free Cinema Documentaries about Free Thinkers: May Day Film Event II
4 - 6pm
The Theatre Royal Margate, Addington Street, Margate
£2.50 (ticket includes entry to both May Day Film Events)
To book call 01227 787 787
A programme of three classic rarely-screened documentaries about people doing their own thing, and engaging very closely with nature. Including Philip Trevelyan’s ‘The Moon and The Sledgehammer’, Alan Lomax’s ‘Oss Oss Wee Oss’ and Karel Reisz and Tony Richardson’s ‘Momma Don’t Allow’. Click here to find out more.
Billy Childish’s May Day Music Show
7.45pm
The Theatre Royal Margate, Addington Street, Margate
Tickets £10
Booking is recommended
To book call 01227 787 787 or buy on the door
Catch a rare musical performance from cult musician, poet and artist Billy Childish on May Day at the beautiful Theatre Royal Margate. Click here to find out more.
Image: courtesy Billy Childish