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Things to do this Christmas in Margate, Kent: Festive events, installations and artworks inspired by Turner Prize 2019!

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Make it a unique and exciting Christmas of art and creativity this year with these 10 cracking places to visit around Margate.

Celebrations to mark this year’s Turner Prize 2019 have been underway in the seaside town since September with a series of impressive and fascinating arts, events and performances.

There are many inspirational places to visit around Margate this Christmas! This Biomimicry collective feature is by fashion designer Gloria Royer. (Picture: Polly Smith)
There are many inspirational places to visit around Margate this Christmas! This Biomimicry collective feature is by fashion designer Gloria Royer. (Picture: Polly Smith)

Those looking to see something truly memorable in Kent this year should head to Margate for some unique festive cheer.

Some of those Chrismassy events are also part of the Margate NOW festival programme during the Turner Prize 2019 exhibition.

Get inspired and check out these 10 great places to visit in Margate this Christmas:

You can check out the exhibition of work by the four artists - Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo and Tai Shani - shortlisted for the award at Turner Contemporary.
You can check out the exhibition of work by the four artists - Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo and Tai Shani - shortlisted for the award at Turner Contemporary.

Exhibition highlighting Turner Prize 2019 nominees

Running until January 12, 2020, this year’s prestigious Turner Prize competition is at Turner Contemporary and that means you can check out the exhibition of work by the four brilliant artists - Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo and Tai Shani - shortlisted for the award at the famous gallery.

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No Stone Left Unturned, an exhibition/residency by local artist Paul Hazelton at the newly-opened Margate Caves, will explore connections between the Caves and its surrounding area and certain individuals.
No Stone Left Unturned, an exhibition/residency by local artist Paul Hazelton at the newly-opened Margate Caves, will explore connections between the Caves and its surrounding area and certain individuals.

No Stone Left Unturned

No Stone Left Unturned is an exhibition/residency by local artist Paul Hazelton at the newly-opened Margate Caves that explore the connections between the caves and its surrounding area and certain individuals. Using dust, the artist will sculpt figures based on prominent people from the area.

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Don't miss a night of interactive sound and visual art installations and projections at Elsewhere in Margate!
Don't miss a night of interactive sound and visual art installations and projections at Elsewhere in Margate!

Nowland presents: Trip the Light Fantastic

Run by Dreamland as part of the Margate NOW festival, Trip the Light Fantastic is a unique night of interactive sound and visual art installations and projections at Elsewhere. These arts events will showcase the talent, creativity and expertise of local artists and musicians to help grow the town’s unique night-time creative economy.

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This is the first foray out of London for Green Rooms Market who are bringing together a whole host of independent botanical sellers and makers based in and around Margate.
This is the first foray out of London for Green Rooms Market who are bringing together a whole host of independent botanical sellers and makers based in and around Margate.

Christmas Markets at Turner Contemporary

Why not drop into Turner Contemporary in December to check out local makers markets, Christmas takeovers and some great performances. There’s the The Waste-Free Winter Market, East Kent Christmas Takeover, Green Rooms Market, Macramé wreath workshop and Kent Creative’s Designers & Makers Market. Don’t forget to also visit the Christmas Shop at the gallery.

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This exhibition is supported by Arts Council England with National Lottery funding & KCC with Arts Investment Fun.
This exhibition is supported by Arts Council England with National Lottery funding & KCC with Arts Investment Fun.

Departures: Jessica Jordan-Wrench

A noisy text installation, based around a purpose built split-flap display, exploring the radically unstable concept of ‘now’. Jessica Jordan-Wrench will be welcoming people visiting the town at Margate train station.

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Turner Contemporary are looking for Volunteers to take part in a special Volunteer Takeover Day on Saturday, November 30.
Turner Contemporary are looking for Volunteers to take part in a special Volunteer Takeover Day on Saturday, November 30.

Turner Contemporary’s volunteer programme

Turner Contemporary is looking for volunteers to take part in a special Volunteer Takeover Day on Saturday, November 30. This is an exciting opportunity for people to get a one-off taster of what it is like to be a Margate NOW & Turner Contemporary Volunteer during one of the busiest seasons. The event also coincides with the launch of Turner Contemporary's Christmas programme.

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This content will also be used in various interactive “Trick Eye” installations in which the public can photograph themselves within animated scenes and will be video-mapped onto a building as a one-off launch event.
This content will also be used in various interactive “Trick Eye” installations in which the public can photograph themselves within animated scenes and will be video-mapped onto a building as a one-off launch event.

Raree Tales: 1927

1927 will collaborate with local schools to create a series of animated folk-tales presented in different locations throughout the town. Once finished, those stories will be presented in “Raree” boxes dotted about the town for all to see!

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Look out for old photographs that aren’t all that they seem, hidden in the vintage, junk and charity shops of Margate.
Look out for old photographs that aren’t all that they seem, hidden in the vintage, junk and charity shops of Margate.

Anachronopolis: Sadie Hennessy

Look out for old photographs that aren’t all that they seem, hidden in the vintage, junk and charity shops of Margate. For clues, follow @memphishennessy.

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Tickets for this event are £6 plus a booking fee in advance.
Tickets for this event are £6 plus a booking fee in advance.

Nowland presents: Parakeet at Olby’s Soul Café

Brigitte Aphrodite and Quiet Boy's new show Parakeet is back for an exclusive homecoming performance. Parakeet is a genre-crossing status quo defying musical and is a feast for the ears, eyes and heart told through irresistible song, punk poetry, electronic sounds and cutting edge fashion. This event is also part of the Margate NOW festival and is run by Dreamland.

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Margate NOW is an ambitious and dynamic festival of art, events and performances.
Margate NOW is an ambitious and dynamic festival of art, events and performances.

Margate NOW

An ambitious and dynamic festival of art, events and performances that is being held across the town to mark the opening of the Turner Prize 2019 exhibition at Turner Contemporary. Apart from Parakeet at Olby’s Soul Café and Trip the Light Fantastic, there are so many other brilliant events, installations and artworks to check out.

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