Margate Soul Weekender

Margate Soul Weekender

  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

The biggest soul street party is back with an epic line up of soul legends headlining the beachside stage plus 20 venues + 60+ DJs. Let's go

By NewMargate CIC

Select date and time

August 1 · 4pm - August 2 · 2am GMT+1

Location

Margate

Margate Margate United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • No venue parking

Join the UK's largest street soul party. Margate Soul Weekender(formerly Margate Soul Festival) has been bringing the best in soul and funk to the seaside since 2002 for thousands of music fans who want good vibes, good tunes and great views!

This year we've got 20+ venues including a huge beachside stage for our iconic headliners and over 60+ DJs from our incredible partners, Street Sounds, and the Margate Soul Family.

The festival brings together an exciting mix of world-class artists, dynamic DJ sets, and live performances across multiple stages. With its unique blend of soul, funk, jazz, and R&B, the festival offers a memorable experience for music lovers while showcasing the charm and cultural vibrancy of the coolest seaside town, Margate.

Whether you're dancing to legendary acts as the sun sets over the sea or discovering fresh talent in one of our awesome clubs, Margate Soul Festival is the ultimate destination for a soulful weekend by the sea. Get your tickets today!

2025's HEADLINERS

We have an epic line up for you this year!

Our Sunday headliners - TMF Maze, formerly of Maze comprising the 5 former band members of Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

The one and only - Earth, Wind & Fire by Al McKay

Epic soul legends - S.O.S Band, known for their timeless hits like “Just Be Good to Me”, “The Finest” and “Take Your Time (Do It Right)”

90's soul stars - Drizabone Soul Family with their timeless hit “Real Love”.

PLUS The Handson Family, Loose Ends and many more...and incredible sets from: Aitch B / Bobby & Steve / Dean Thatcher / DJ Destruction / DJ Swerve / Dr Bob Jones / Eddie Piller / Fraggle / Handson Family / Jo Mills / Lisa Loud / Marcia Carr / Operator / Rocky /  Ronnie Coldsweat / Saxon Sound System / Street Sounds

For the full line up go to MargateSoulWeekender.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

How Do I Get Into The Festival?

Your ticket is transferred to a wristband for access to all official venues, with programming taking place after 4pm Collect your wristband, or buy a on-the-day ticket from our Box office at The Lido Bar in Cliftonville, Ethelbert Terrace, Cliftonville, CT9 1RX. The Festival Box Office will be ope

Where Is The Festival?

Margate Soul Weekender happens across 20+ venues in Margate including the Old Town, the Lido Complex and Newgate Lower Promenade. Wrist banded venues include: Newgate Lower Prom / Olbys Soul Cafe Indoor / The Lido / Odds Function Suite / Bar Nothing / Margate Beack Club

Are Children Alllowed?

a) No unaccompanied under 17’s are allowed on the main ticketed site. b) Under 17’s must be accompanied by an adult. c) Children between 7 – 17 years old need a child’s ticket to enter the day time ticketed parts of the festival. No under 18s in the bars at night.

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From £43.64