Vintage Celebration Weekend

Margate is set to welcome summer in style with a town-wide Vintage Celebration Weekend from Friday, 2 May, to Sunday, 4 May, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the start of the town’s summer season.

Taking place across Margate’s Old Town, Upper High Street, Marine Terrace, Market Place, The Centre, Cliftonville, and NorthDown Brewery and many more venues, the event promises three days of family fun, nostalgia, and community spirit.

This fun-packed weekend is a chance for us all to come together, with proceeds supporting The Veterans Association Birchington.

Margate Vintage Weekend

We’re kicking off the summer season in style!

What’s happening?

This free, town-wide celebration will feature vintage-themed window displays, exclusive offers, live music, street performers, and themed food and drink throughout Margate.

We’re kicking things off on Friday 2 May with an evening of retro sounds from Si Cranstoun, bringing the feel-good vibes to get the weekend started.

Saturday 3 May is set to be the main event.

Several streets across town – including the Piazza, Market Square, The Centre and parts of the High Street – will be closed to traffic to make space for live music, dancers, drummers, street parties and family-friendly activities all day long.

Who’s Involved?

A fantastic range of local businesses are taking part with food and drink offers, vintage themed window displays, special offers and more. So far these include:

No32 / Potting Shop / French Corner at the Old Kent Market / McDonalds / Petals / Little Swift / Follow The Swirl / Batchelors / Mill Place Cafe / Pop Up Margate / SEK / Margo in Margate / The MED / Margate Coffee Shed / King’s Emporium / Sub-Rosa / AARVEN / Scissortail / Mr Sims Sweet Shop / Little Fish Cafe

…with more joining every day.

A full live music programme will be available soon!

Support a Great Cause

We’re also running an MTAG raffle in aid of The Veterans Association, with amazing prizes donated by local traders.

Tickets are just £1 and can be bought across the weekend from sellers and stands around town, including No32, Potting Shop and Batchelors. The prize draw will take place on Wednesday 14 May, live on our Facebook page.

Want to get involved in the Vintage Weekend as a business? Email MTAG