WHAT'S ON
1-11 OCTOBER 2026
More than 30 events, 11 days, one unforgettable celebration of stories and ideas.
THURSDAY
1 October
FRIDAY
2 October
IAIN
DALE
Have I Said Too Much?
7–8pm
Maidstone Town Hall
Award-winning broadcaster Iain Dale has led a life full of incident and success but also some very public failures. In this refreshingly honest account of his life and careers in business, politics and media, he tells all for the first time.
STEPHANIE YEBOAH
Doing it For the Plot
7–8pm
Waterstones Maidstone
Cassie is looking for a man. She knows exactly what she doesn't want: no one with a podcast, more Instagram followers than her and definitely no one who is 'in between' jobs.
SATURDAY
3 October
ADRIAN & AMANDA WILLS
Self-Publishing: A Beginner's Guide
7–8pm
Village Hotel, Maidstone
Thinking of self-publishing but not sure where to start? Or already on your publishing journey and wondering if you're heading in the right direction?
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KATE
STOREY
The Last Page Café
7–8pm
Waterstones Maidstone
Sometimes the last page is just the beginning… At 54, Erin McRae feels like she’s living in the margins of her own story.
PAUL
HARRIS
The Warrior
Walker
7–8pm
Exchange Studios
In 2020, Paul Harris aka 'The Warrior Walker' set off on a pilgrimage around the UK that would rebuild his life from rock bottom and change the way he saw the world forever.
SUNDAY
4 October
HARRIET MUNCASTER
The Diary of Wiska Wildflower
7–8pm
Invicta Grammar School
From the creator of Isadora Moon, this is the enchanting story of Wiska Wildflower and her search for friendship at Inkcap's Academy.
BEN
DAVIS
Postman Planet: The Big Stink
7–8pm
Invicta Grammar School
Postman Planet is back and smellier than ever in this hilarious series for kids, by award-winning author and everyday postman, Ben Davis!
LUCY
STRANGE
Murder on a Midsummer Night
7–8pm
Invicta Grammar School
Postman Planet is back and smellier than ever in this hilarious series for kids, by award-winning author and everyday postman, Ben Davis!
HOLLY
BOURNE
And Then We Screamed
7–8pm
Invicta Grammar School
Postman Planet is back and smellier than ever in this hilarious series for kids, by award-winning author and everyday postman, Ben Davis!
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ONJALI Q
RAUF
The Warrior
Walker
7–8pm
Invicta Grammar School
In 2020, Paul Harris aka 'The Warrior Walker' set off on a pilgrimage around the UK that would rebuild his life from rock bottom and change the way he saw the world forever.
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OLAF
FALAFEL
The Far-Out Five: Portal Loo Panic
7–8pm
Invicta Grammar School
Postman Planet is back and smellier than ever in this hilarious series for kids, by award-winning author and everyday postman, Ben Davis!
JAMIE
LITTLER
Arkspire: Revenge of the Misfits
7–8pm
Invicta Grammar School
Postman Planet is back and smellier than ever in this hilarious series for kids, by award-winning author and everyday postman, Ben Davis!
MONDAY
5 October
LINDA
REGAN
Acting Can Be
Murder
6.30–7.30pm
Maidstone Museum
Join award-winning crime writer and actress Linda Regan for a riotously funny journey through her life on stage and screen, and discover how working with certain people inspired her unexpected leap into crime writing. Packed with behind-the-scenes stories, laughter and larger-than-life characters, this is an event not to be missed.
HELEN
MCGINN
The Supermarket Wine Guide
7.30–9pm
Mu Mu Maidstone
TV wine expert Helen McGinn reveals the secrets to choosing brilliant supermarket wines.
TUESDAY
6 October
WEDNESDAY
7 October
ELINOR CLEGHORN
A Woman's Work
1.30–3pm
Maidstone Museum
Acclaimed historian and bestselling author Elinor Cleghorn takes us on a fascinating exploration of the extraordinary women who transformed medicine against the odds.
GILES WHITEHEAD
Cabinet of Voices
3–5pm
Maidstone Museum
Discover the hidden stories behind Maidstone Museum's collections in this unique community exhibition.