Events in Chatham From 27th April – 3rd May 2026

You can find a range of live music events in Chatham this week, blending acoustic performances with casual community gatherings across several venues tied to local heritage. The weekly programme includes sets at the historic Chatham Dockyard car park, where small groups gather on weekend evenings under low-wattage lighting to enjoy seated listening during late April sunsets. These sessions attract families from nearby green spaces such as Riverside Park, using its open lawds for informal listening without formal entry or agenda. There are also events in the regenerated High Street area near old dockyard warehouses, spaces now used by local musicians and resident collectives hosting informal jam nights. Further options include rhythm-based community circles at the Pentagon Bus Station’s sheltered plaza on Tuesdays, where residents gather to share music via donated instruments stored under benches during off-peak hours. These gatherings are not advertised widely; people attend based on word-of-mouth or notices posted near bus shelters and train platforms like Rocheston Station. The mix includes jazz trios, folk groups from Medway’s cultural circuit, and younger artists exploring themes linked to industrial memory, echoes of the town's naval past resonating through modern soundscapes. No booking is required; just arrive at a time listed below for open access. Check the listings below for times and venues.