Take part in Off Season!

A Unique Pop-Up Art Festival in Margate

This January 24th-26th, 2025, we would love to come together to celebrate Margate’s artistic community for a weekend of exhibitions and events. These off-season Winter months can be harder for local businesses, so we are working collaboratively to organise a free, three-day art trail to shine a spotlight on Margate's artistic spirit.

As funding is particularly difficult to come by at the moment, Off Season will be completely DIY with a simple premise; you send us the listing, we create the map!

We invite artists and creative minds to showcase their work in unconventional spaces—think shop windows, cafes, bars, studios and domestic spaces! This DIY festival will thrive on our community’s creativity, everyone is welcome to become part of the Off Season art trail. We're eager to hear your ideas for events and exhibitions that will make this festival truly special. Let’s come together to celebrate the beauty of Margate in the off season. 

If you're interested in hosting an exhibition or event, please register using the form below by December 20th and download our Off Season guide for more information. Click here to download