Don’t Miss: International Women’s Day in Margate

Looking for ways to celebrate International Women’s Day in Margate? From community walks and film screenings to parties and creative workshops, here’s our picks.

Don’t miss the Gentle, Angry Women film screening

While the much-loved Power of Women festival may have paused, Margate’s community spirit is very much alive.

International Women’s Day on Sunday 8 March is still a brilliant excuse to come together, celebrate female voices and support the people and organisations doing meaningful work locally.

Across the town you’ll find community gatherings, film screenings, music, food and creative events that invite everyone to take part. Whether you want to meet new people, learn something new or simply enjoy a great night out.

Here are some of the events happening around Margate to mark International Women’s Day this weekend.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN Margate

International Women’s Day Party
Fri 6 Mar, 9pm–2am / Whereelse

Dance for a good cause at this International Women’s Day party raising funds for Oasis Domestic Abuse Service.

The night features DJ sets from Lisa Stardust (Redrebel FM), Reggy Brown (Margate Radio), DJ Nipslip, Chewy She and performances from The LesBeaux Divas — all guaranteed to get the dancefloor moving.
£5–£20

International Women’s Day Weekender
Sat 7 Mar, 6pm–1am and Sun 8 Mar, 2pm–6pm / Margate Arts Club

Margate Arts Club hosts a full weekend of film, music and art celebrating women’s creativity and culture.

The programme includes films by Tindara Sidoti-McNary and Bernadette Hawkes, DJ sets from Reggy Brown, Amy Zing and Grace Attlee, plus floral arts, ceramics workshops with Jaw Ceramics and browsing time at Margate Zine Library.
Pay what you can

POW+ Community Launch
Sun 8 Mar, 10am and 12pm–2pm / Nayland Rock & Margate Caves

Power of Women Plus (POW+) marks the next chapter for the team behind Thanet’s influential Power of Women festival, and they’re inviting the community to help shape what comes next.

Start the day with a relaxed coastal walk from Nayland Rock at 10am or head to Margate Caves for tea, biscuits and conversation about how POW+ can continue supporting women and creative communities in Thanet, from 12pm.
Free

Gentle, Angry Women Film Screening
Sun 8 Mar, from 2pm / ARK

ARK marks International Women’s Day with a screening of Gentle, Angry Women, a powerful coming-of-age documentary following three young activists exploring the legacy of the Greenham Common protests.

The afternoon also includes a series of short films curated by Margate Film Festival.
£8–£10

She Who Eats Steak
Sun 8 Mar, 5pm - 8pm / Stakehaus
For something a little different, Stakehaus teams up with trans activist and model Dani St James and campaigner and author Naomi Evans for an International Women’s Day fundraising dinner.

Expect a three-course meal, welcome drink and a lively round of bingo, with proceeds supporting the charities Not A Phase and Everyday Racism.
£28 per person

Bar Boot - Red Rebel Edition
Sun 8 Mar, from 12pm / Bar Nothing
Pop down for the mystic market at Bar Nothing plus additional IWD feminist art workshops from Red Rebel Collective and Red Rebel FM on the speakers all day. Red Rebel are also collecting vinyl to sell to raise funds for menstrual health. Donate a record to the team at the Tap Room or bring them along to Bar Nothing.
Free

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