Info Medway Pride will take place on Saturday the 22nd August 2026. Medway Pride CIC is a not for profit community organisation which aims to promote equality and diversity across all communities of Medway for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity, especially for those living in Medway and the surrounding areas. This is a Free to Access Community Event, you need a ticket for entry to the event at Rochester Castle Gardens. If you have a ticket to enter the Medway Pride Parade along Rochester High Street, this will also give you entry to the castle gardens, so you only need the one ticket. Theme To follow Parade The parade will take place on Saturday in Rochester High Street from 10:45. Medway Pride Parade along Rochester High Street will include local LGBTQIA+ and Community performances along with Community Groups, Organisations & Members of the Medway Community. Festival Will be on Saturday from 10:00-20:00 at Rochester Castle. Rochester Castle Stage opens at noon. This is a Free to Access Community Event. After party To follow

McFly are taking over the stunning Rochester Castle this summer! Mark your calendars for a huge day on Sunday 5th July 2026, as the beloved British pop-punk band headlines the third day of the Rochester Castle Live series. Fresh from last year's five sold-out nights at London's O2 Arena with Busted, the band will take over the castle stage for what promises to be a one-of-a-kind show in Kent, with support acts still to be announced. Celebrating over two decades in music, McFly's journey spans from their debut smash 'Five Colours In Her Hair' right up to their powerful 2023 rock album, 'Power To Play'. Don't miss your chance to see them live in the beautiful castle grounds.

The Libertines are taking over Rochester Castle this summer! These indie rock legends will headline the Rochester Castle Live series on Saturday 4th July 2026 with supporting acts Maximo Park, Kid Kapichi & Opus Kink. Don't miss this incredible night at Kent's most beautiful venue.

Ministry of Sound Classical brings dance music history to life at Rochester Castle on Friday 3rd July, for a huge open-air summer spectacular reimagining the most iconic club anthems of all time. This all-day event promises an unforgettable fusion of dance music, orchestral performance and festival atmosphere. This is not a DJ set. Ministry of Sound Classical takes the biggest tracks from across the history of dance music and transforms them into a breathtaking live experience, performed by a 30-piece orchestra alongside stunning vocalists, world-class DJs and an immersive sound and light show. Support comes from an all-star line-up of dance music legends including Roger Sanchez, Danny Rampling, Sonique and Seb Fontaine, with many more special guests to be announced delivering a full-spectrum celebration of club culture from the 90s to the present day. Born from the legendary London club that helped define global dance music, Ministry of Sound Classical has sold out iconic venues including the Royal Albert Hall and headlined major festivals across the UK, earning a reputation as one of the most innovative and exciting live music experiences anywhere. Expect orchestral reworks of timeless anthems including Sandstorm, Sunchyme, Insomnia, Right Here, Right Now and more all delivered with festival-scale production, power and emotion. Set against the dramatic historic backdrop of Rochester Castle, Friday 3rd July promises an extraordinary open-air celebration of dance musics past, present and future. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and have a full ticket. Last entry 6pm. ID required.