Margate Soul Weekender

Live: Incognito, Brass Construction, Change, Odyssey, The Real Thing, Shaun Escoffery, Brit Funk Association + More To Be Announced. 

What began in 2002 as a small gathering of friends and family has grown into a movement with a heartbeat that echoes through the streets, beaches, and hearts of Margate.

For 25 years, Margate Soul Weekender has stood as a celebration of music, culture, and community — born from resilience, shaped by love, and carried by generations who know that soul is more than a sound… it’s a feeling.
Set against the golden backdrop of the Kent coast, this landmark anniversary brings together the finest in soul, funk, jazz, soulful house, Afro, Latin, Cuban, and R&B a fusion of rhythms that tell our shared story. From iconic acts to breakthrough artists, from beachside sunsets to dancefloors that don’t sleep, every moment is alive with connection, joy, and purpose.

This is not just another festival. It’s 25 years of history, heritage, and harmony, a testament to what happens when a community refuses to be silenced and instead chooses to sing. Join us in 2026 for a once-in-a-generation celebration.

Dance with us. 
Feel with us.
Be part of the soul that built Margate.

Box office : 0141 240 1111

Collect from the venue on the day of the show in the hour before the start of the performance. Take the credit card used to make the booking and Ticketmaster reference number with you. The cardholder will be required to sign for the tickets.

Car park in Elm Bank Crescent Street parking available

The venue is accessible to disabled patrons. Please call the box office on 0141 240 1111 for further information and bookings.

No cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices No food, bottles or cans to be brought into the venue No smoking

There is no minimum age of admittance, however, all patrons (including young children) must have a valid ticket.