Don’t Miss The Oval’s Packed Summer Programme
Make it The Oval this summer!
there are so many things to enjoy this year at the oval so don’t miss out!
Roll up, roll up, come rain or shine to Cliftonville’s huge outdoor space for film, music and community events that everyone will enjoy.
Whether you’re into wrestling, live music, watching movies or want to be more active, The Oval is there for you this summer. Here’s all the info you need to know.
By Sophie Wareham.
What is the Oval?
The Oval is a Victorian era bandstand, outdoor venue and lawns located on the coast of Walpole Bay at Eastern Esplanade, near to the Tom Thumb Theatre.
With 130 years of history, The Oval is still where memories can be made today with all the family as they hold many events for all ages including live bands, wrestling and an outdoor cinema.
The summertime is when The Oval is the busiest, holding events at least once a week. They also have a bar and coffee kiosk so you can grab a cuppa, a pint or a cocktail and relax in the sunshine, right next to the sea.
Dance like nobody’s watching!
There’s lots of fun to be had here!
What gigs and festivals are on at The Oval this summer?
Sun, sea and the sound of music! This summer, The Oval is blessing Margate with lots of live music being performed every Sunday afternoon.
Book now for The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever, a charity dance event where everyone celebrates Kate Bush, raising money for Oasis Domestic Abuse Service and Mama to Mama, an organisation providing essential preloved items to vulnerable pregnant women, caregivers and children under five living in poverty.
The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever is on Sunday 27 July, from 12pm-5pm and you can buy tickets starting from £8 for spectators (non dancers) and £11.55 - £54.88 (depending on how much you want to donate) for a dancers’ ticket.
To find out more about what else is going on, check out their website here.
What films are showing at The Oval this year?
The Oval hosts an outdoor cinema showing all sorts of films every year.
In 2025, this includes Rocket Man Sing-a-long on Friday 20 June at 8pm with tickets starting from £10.46 and you can also see Top Gun on Friday 18 July at 7:30pm, for £10.46.
And don’t miss the award winning movie, Wicked Sing-along showing on Friday 29 August at 7pm, with tickets from £10.46.
There is so much more to see and enjoy down at The Oval outdoor cinema so don't miss out!
Check out all their film showings over the summer.
Sit back and relax!
Don’t miss out on all your favourite films this summer!
don’t miss wrestling at The Oval
In the 1960s, The Oval was a place you could go and watch wrestling.
And it’s now back at The Oval over the summer, with a monthly action packed event, organised by Rumble Wrestling. This year they are hosting four events on:
Saturday 31st May
Saturday 28th June
Saturday 26th July
Saturday 30th August
They all start at 5pm and end at 9pm, with tickets starting from £6.13.
What fitness classes are on at The Oval?
Wellbeing classes are essential which is why The Oval hosts many different activities for you to enjoy, out in the fresh air next to the sea.
Want a workout? They have Boxing and Kettlebell training for that!
More interested in dance? Why not try their Groove Dance classes or Dance Fit!
Maybe you want something more relaxed? Well they also have yoga and pilates available.
You can see what classes they have here. To book tickets, click on the class you want and follow the instructions there.
