Taking Flight is a celebration of Medway’s aviation history inspired by the Short Brothers and Short Scion Floatplane. A series of group artworks created by groups across Chatham, Gravesend, Canterbury, Bromley and Tunbridge Wells.

Free

On selected evenings throughout August we will be open late. A chance to see the Short Scion Floatplane at Rochester Cathedral without the crowds.

Ticketed

Volunteers from Medway Aircraft Preservation Society Ltd celebrate the painstaking restoration of the Short Scion Floatplane.

Prebooking essential

Martin Hubbard of the Short Brothers Aviation Heritage CIC introduces us to the early years of the company.

Prebooking essential

Could you walk barefoot on LEGO® to help support Rochester Cathedral?

Eynsford Concert Band presents a concert of music to commemorate the end of World War 2, along with the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk.

Ticketed

Jazz & Blues Festival 2025

The BBC Big Band return with a new show inspired by the swinging singers and classic Big Bands. Explore the music made popular by the giants of Swing.

Ticketed

Jazz & Blues Festival 2025

For over 30 years, the James Taylor Quartet have set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. On dozens of mighty albums and at their legendary gigs at home and around the world, they’ve quietly become a byword for distinguished British creativity.

Ticketed

Eynsford Concert Band presents a concert of music to commemorate the end of World War 2, along with the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and Dunkirk.

Ticketed

Jazz & Blues Festival 2025

The BBC Big Band return with a new show inspired by the swinging singers and classic Big Bands. Explore the music made popular by the giants of Swing.

Ticketed

Jazz & Blues Festival 2025

For over 30 years, the James Taylor Quartet have set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. On dozens of mighty albums and at their legendary gigs at home and around the world, they’ve quietly become a byword for distinguished British creativity.

Ticketed

Friends of Rochester Cathedral Event

The City of Rochester Orchestra will perform in a concert of Viennese music in the Cathedral Nave.  This will be the fourth such concert in what has become an annual event and fundraiser.

Pre-booking essential

Calling all Dancing Queens! Combining the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances, this smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s No1 hits to the stage.

Ticketed

Pack your bags, strap yourself in, zero hour 7.30pm, for a night like no other as we celebrate Sir Elton John!

Ticketed

Volunteers from Medway Aircraft Preservation Society Ltd celebrate the painstaking restoration of the Short Scion Floatplane.

Prebooking essential

Martin Hubbard of the Short Brothers Aviation Heritage CIC introduces us to the early years of the company.

Prebooking essential