Kent Event Centre

15/10/2026

👋 Meet the Team – Say Hello to Mia! 💙

Today, we're introducing Mia, our fantastic Events Coordinator here at Kent Event Centre! 🎉

Mia joined our team at the start of this year and has quickly become an important part of making our events a success.

Working closely with both clients and suppliers, Mia helps coordinate bookings, manage event arrangements and ensure everything runs as smoothly as possible.

From the initial planning stages through to event day, she's on hand to support our clients and help bring their events to life! ✨

👏 We're delighted to have Mia as part of the Kent Event Centre team!

Planning an event? Our friendly team is here to help!

📞01622 630975
✉️[email protected]

14/10/2026

💍 THIS SUNDAY! The Kent Wedding Show is coming to Kent Event Centre! ✨

Planning your big day? This Sunday, The Kent Wedding Show returns to Detling, bringing a fantastic selection of wedding suppliers and specialists together under one roof.

Whether you’re searching for inspiration, putting the finishing touches to your plans or looking for the perfect suppliers, it’s the ideal place to bring your wedding ideas to life. ❤️

👰 200 exhibitor capacity
✨ Suppliers for a range of styles & budgets
👗 Catwalk shows at 12:15pm & 1:45pm
🎟️ FREE entry
🕥 10:30am – 3pm

📅 THIS SUNDAY – 18th October 2026
📍 Kent Event Centre, Detling, Maidstone

We’ll see you there! 💍✨

13/10/2026

We're delighted to welcome Active Kent & Medway back to the Kent Event Centre today!

We always love working with our regular clients who have hosted their events with us year-on-year! 🤩

All set up and ready for ⏩ Tomorrow (12 October) we welcome delegates from across health, leisure, local government, the voluntary, sport and physical activity sectors to the 2026 Active Kent & Medway Conference at the Kent Event Centre Detling.

Our theme this year is Move Together for Place, Partnerships, Purpose.

Alongside inspiring speakers, delegates can look forward to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion expert panel, networking, briefing sessions, 5-minute movement breaks and interactive activities throughout the day. See you all in the morning ☕

Sport England Activity Alliance Kent County Council Diversity House Kent Cricket Foundation Thrive By The Sea CIC Ross Care Head In The Game CIMSPA

12/10/2026

🌳 Planning an outdoor event in Kent? Start with the right space.

From festivals and concerts to country shows, canine and equine events, choosing the right venue is about much more than simply finding a field.

At Kent Event Centre, we have over 200 acres of outdoor space, supported by the facilities and infrastructure needed to bring events of all shapes and sizes to life.

With extensive parking, multiple access points, permanent facilities and indoor spaces available too, we can offer the flexibility your event needs.

📍 Kent Event Centre, Detling, Maidstone
📞 01622 630975

💻 Check out the latest blog on our website to discover more about our outdoor event spaces and what to consider when choosing your venue.

09/10/2026

🐾 Planning a dog show, equestrian event or country show in Kent? 🐴

Animal events need more than just a large field. From dedicated competition and warm-up areas to vehicle access, parking, hard standing, water, welfare facilities and a reliable wet-weather plan, choosing the right venue can make all the difference.

At Kent Event Centre, our 200-acre showground combines extensive outdoor space with permanent roads, large indoor halls and decades of experience hosting canine, equine and agricultural events.

Our latest blog covers what organisers should consider when planning an animal event — including space, licensing, ground conditions, parking and those easily overlooked details that can determine how smoothly the day runs.

🐕 Dog shows
🐎 Equestrian events
🌾 Country & agricultural events
🏆 Competitions and public events

Planning an event? Start with the right space.

https://kenteventcentre.co.uk/2026/09/17/dog-show-equestrian-venue-hire-kent/
📞 01622 630975

07/10/2026

💍 The Kent Wedding Show is coming to Kent Event Centre! ✨

Planning your big day? Join us on Sunday 18th October as The Kent Wedding Show returns to Detling, bringing a huge range of wedding suppliers and specialists together under one roof.

From finding inspiration and discovering new ideas to meeting the people who could help bring your perfect day to life, it’s a fantastic opportunity to make wedding planning that little bit easier.

👰 200 exhibitor capacity
✨ Suppliers covering a range of styles and budgets
👗 Catwalk shows at 12:15pm & 1:45pm
🎟️ FREE entry
🕥 10:30am – 3pm

📅 Sunday 18th October 2026
📍 Kent Event Centre, Detling, Maidstone

Save the date and start planning your perfect day! ❤️

05/10/2026

🎃 The Haunted Comedy Mansion is coming to Detling! 👻😂

Get ready for a HUGE night of live comedy as Joel Dommett, Ari Shaffir, Karl Porter, Emmanuel Sonubi and more take over Detling Showground — alongside special guests, live music and attractions!

One night. Five huge names. One seriously spooky setting. 🔥

📅 Friday 23rd October
📍 Detling Showground – Kent Event Centre

🎟️ Grab your tickets now: thecomedymansion.com

Who are you most excited to see? 👀

30/09/2026

🚨 THIS WEEKEND! 🚨

The Kent Card Show is returning to Kent Event Centre for a huge weekend of trading cards, collectibles and family fun! 🃏✨

Join us on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October for a weekend packed with collectors, vendors, special guests, signings, card grading, a Kids Zone and plenty more.

📅 3rd–4th October 2026
📍 Kent Event Centre, Detling, Maidstone
⏰ VIP Entry: 9am | General Entry: 10am

Whether you’re hunting for the next addition to your collection, looking to trade, or simply want to experience the atmosphere, we look forward to welcoming you!

🎟️ Find out more and get your tickets: thekentcardshow.uk

28/09/2026

🏗️ Kent Construction EXPO is coming to Kent Event Centre!

This Thursday 1st October, we’ll be welcoming the South East’s construction community to Detling for one of the region’s biggest industry events.

With 200+ exhibitors, thousands of construction professionals, expert-led conference sessions, CPD-accredited workshops and fantastic networking opportunities, it’s set to be a packed day of insight, innovation and new connections.

📅 Thursday 1st October 2026
⏰ 9am – 4pm
📍 Kent Event Centre, Detling
🎟️ FREE to attend

Whether you work in construction, development, architecture, building products, technology or the wider supply chain, there’s plenty to discover.

👉 Register for your free place: kentconstructionexpo.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Kent Event Centre! 👋