Don’t Miss…The Margate Soul Weekender
Dance your way through the weekend
Get ready to party!
From Friday 1 - Sunday 3 August, Margate’s Soul Weekender is back, creating the biggest soul street party across town for the 23rd year running.
With around 5000 people attending, don’t miss this huge vibrant party with incredible soul and over 60 DJs this year.
By Sophie Wareham.
Who is Headlining The Margate Soul Weekender?
Bringing you a mix of Soul, Funk, Jazz, Reggae, Latin and R&B, this year you can expect to dance down by the beach to the huge soul legends of The SOS Band, TMF Formerly Of Maze, The Earth, Wind and Fire Experience and also the UK’s own ‘90s stars, The Drizabone Family.
Each of the soul legends will be taking to the beachside stage down at Newgate Gap in the shadow of the iconic Lido sign, which was a big hit last year for the first time.
Ticket holders loved the new beachside stage in 2024
Who Else Is Playing?
On top of all those headliners, there are also 60+ DJs from the Margate Soul Family, and from music partners, Street Sounds, as well as some incredible sets from The Saxon Sound System, DJ Destruction, Aitch B, Lisa Loud and so many more.
One of the best things about Margare Soul Weekender is that lots of the festival’s much loved DJs play on the street corners all over town, turning Margate’s Old Town into a massive dancefloor, right next to the sea.
The main (ticketed) Beachside Stage is located down at Newgate Lower Promenade just behind The Lido Sign, where you can get drinks, pull up a deckchair or dance next to the sand. With the sun blazing, acts belting out the hits and drinks flowing, the good vibes are endless and you're bound to have a blast.
Margate Soul Weekender’s beachside stage is hard to beat
What's The Vibe Like?
Our sunny seaside town of Margate completely transforms into a vibrant soul music party with music that will get everyone grooving - it’s a beautiful melting pot of happy faces and all ages.
Why not sing and dance your heart out - that's what everyone else will be doing!
The Old Town is the busiest it is all year, the tunes will be brilliant and it’s the ultimate place to make new friends, fun memories and fall in love with music, new and old.
Listen to soul legends while the sun sets next to the sea - perfect!
Where Can I Eat And Drink?
With 20 different venues across Margate part of the Soul Weekender, including The Lido Bar, Whereelse, and so much more there are plenty of places to get food and drink to keep you going all weekend.
In The Old Town you can visit The Northern Belle, Olby’s, Barnacles, The Bulls Head, buy a burger or a cookie from the Old Town market or grab your classic fish and chips along the seafront at Peter’s Fish Factory or Beach Buoys to keep you going.
The Old Town in Margate turns into a massive party
I’m in! how can i buy tickets?
Buy your tickets below. Tickets cost:
Weekend tickets: £122.51 (£110 + £12.51% BF)
Sat or Sun Day tickets: £65.46 (£60 + £5.46 BF)
Kids’ tickets (7-17): £65.46 (£60 + £5.46 BF)
Locals’ tickets, limited number (CT7-Ct12): £95.24 (£85 + £7.74 BF)
What Else Can I Do in Margate?
If you're looking for more things to do in Margate, why not look at our Best Bars with Sea Views to see the best spots for views of the beach, sunsets and Margate like you’ve never seen it before or check out our favourite cycle rides around Margate if you want to get out of town and explore too.
Never been to Margate before? Here’s how to get around.
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