Events

Saturday 19th September at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes

Hotel Country & Western Events bring a packed line up of fantastic live country music, line dancing & one big hoedown💃🕺🤠
Here’s your line up!
• ZAC BROWN BAND & LUKE COMBS tributes
• Billy Bubba King
• Smokin Mavericks
• Tom Wilson
• Rory O’Neill
• Claire from Boot66
• Saz King
• Country DJ Matt
Rodeo Bull – Moonshine Bar – American Style Food – Stalls including their own official merch stand plus lots more!
What if it rains🌧 The rain wont effect the event! We’re holding the whole event inside Heart Of Kent Suite which will see up to 500 country fans having a blast🕺💃🥳
1:30pm – 10:30pm

BINGO LOCO
Bingo Loco has taken the world by storm with sold-out shows in 200 locations around the globe
They have flipped the traditional game of bingo on its head and turned it into a 3-hour-long interactive stage show complete with dance-offs, rave rounds, lip sync battles, throwback anthems, confetti showers, and prizes ranging from international holidays to cars, air fryers, lawnmowers, and so much more.
Bingo Loco is not an event; it is a show with the mentality of a theatre performance & the energy of a festival, completely suited for somebody who’s looking for a unique night out in their city or even the best work party on the planet.

2026 Dates:

11th July
29th August
7th November
29th December

TICKETS: £19.50 plus booking fee

*note tickets are only on sales for the forthcoming date and once date has past the following date will go on sale

Doors open: 6pm
Last Entry: 7.15pm
Show ends: 10.30pm

Sound Baths – Reconnect. Rebalance. Restore.

Sound healing to calm the mind, soothe the body and awaken your inner harmony.
Bathe in relaxing sounds and frequencies to help balance your mind, body & soul.
Join ‘Harmony In Sounds’ for an evening of deep relaxation, as you lay down and listen to the deep soothing sounds of our crystal bowls & gong. Where you can allow yourself to unwind, heal and take time to love and care for yourself, you deserve it! Suitable for beginners as well as regular attendees.
9:30hrs – 20:30hrs
2026 Dates:
• Wednesday 25th February
• Wednesday 25th March
• Wednesday 29th April
• Wednesday 27th May
• Wednesday 24th June
• Wednesday 30th September

The Paint Club Painting Parties throughout 2026

The Paint Club runs painting workshops with expert instruction from a professional artist will guide you step-by-step through the painting process, giving you the skills and confidence to explore your creative side. So come and join us at The Paint Club and have a great time!

Each month we paint a new picture. Check our website to see which painting is being done each month.

We list events on our website 3 months ahead, so although more dates may be shown on here, they may not be available to purchase.

This is the perfect painting workshop for all, even if you have never picked up a brush before.
– No experience required
– All painting materials provided (apron, brushes, paint and a canvas that you can take home)
– A finished masterpiece in 2 hours.

Drinks can be purchased separately.

2026 Dates:
Thursday 5th February
Thursday 5th March
Thursday 2nd April
Thursday 7th May
Thursday 4th June
Thursday 2nd July
Thursday 6th August
Thursday 3rd September

A Midsummer Murder – Friday 22nd May

The Plot:
A strange circle of stones has been found on land belonging to Killinton resident, Amos Wheatley. Archaeologists believe this could be an ancient monument to rival Stonehenge and is of huge significance. Amos and a fracking firm, who are also interested in the land, are not so sure! Will interested parties be set on murderous intent to achieve their goals?
Optional Dress code: Smart Casual or your best tie-dye hippy

Murder Mystery Evening Inc 3 Course Meal
FROM £79.00 per person

The Kent Wedding Show – Sunday 13th September 2026

The Kent Wedding Show is the best place to source all the suppliers you need for your wedding. This prestigious event brings together the best local wedding suppliers and specialists in the industry, dedicated to making your special day perfect.
Planning a wedding can be very daunting. The Kent Wedding Show gives you the chance to discover what suppliers are right for you in a relaxed environment, making your wedding planning simple and stress free.
With a huge variety of different suppliers, for all tastes and budgets, The Kent Wedding Show is also a great place to get some exciting ideas and inspiration for your big day too.
You can pre-register online in order to book your arrival timeslot or simply come along on the day.
Free admission, welcome drink, goody bag, live entertainment & wedding magazines plus lots of great on the day deals and discounts for all couples at the event.

Murder on the Dance Floor – Friday 18th September

The Plot:
Style TV, is new to the UK. Owned by Australian media magnate Greg Copeland, the TV company is set to go head to head in an all out war with BBC’s ‘Strictly’ this year. Their new dance show, ‘Step Up & Dance’ promises to be big & brash.
Fronted by TV host Sam Delaney, the show will have notorious musical star P.J. McQueen as lead judge, who makes Craig Revel Norwood seem like a pussycat!!
Tonight will be an opportunity for one lucky person to join the show. So if you feel lucky, put on your dancing shoes and practice that hip sway but be careful, with all those egos, fake tan and sequins.
Optional Dress code: Black Tie/Sparkly Dress

SI CRANSTOUN BAND return for another fantastic night at The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Si Cranstoun is a British singer-songwriter celebrated for his high-energy, retro-infused music that blends 1950s/60s-style rhythm and blues, soul, and rockabilly. Often called the “king of the vintage scene” in the UK and Europe, his sound is inspired by artists like Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke.

The Fashion House – Friday 6th November

The Plot:
It is 1926. The biggest fashion designer of the decade is organising a fashion show and cat walk at your hotel tonight. Many of the latest designs will be on show. But are any of the designs totally original? Is someone jealous of what’s on display? And would somebody kill if the money was right?
Optional Dress code: 1920’s Style Outfits
Murder Mystery Evening Inc 3 Course Meal
FROM £79.00 per person

Celebrate in style from just £2026
Special offer when you book your celebration for up to 40 guests to take place in 2026

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Private Event Room & Bar Hire 7pm – midnight
• An Arrival Drink
• 3 Item Finger Buffet plus selection of sandwiches
• DJ & Disco & Dancefloor
• Cake Stand and Knife
Additional Guests £26 per person

OUR GIFT TO YOU:
A complimentary bedroom for the guest of honour with breakfast the following morning

Masonic Lodges & Associations

When searching for the perfect venue Kent has plenty to offer, but few can match Mercure Maidstone Hotel for flexibility, facilities and location.

We accommodate from 20 to 340 guests and pride ourselves in delivering fantastic and successful Ladies Festival and Masonic Lodge events.
With a variety of function suites our friendly team will be on hand to help you plan your weekend Masonic event and execute every element with attention to detail.

GALA DINNERS

Host your next event at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel within one of our private dining rooms, bars, and banqueting areas, where our dedicated events team will meticulously handle every detail to ensure that your event unfolds seamlessly.

Award Dinners & Events

With the pressures of daily life, it can often be difficult to step back and take stock of your achievements. Organising an awards dinner allows you to gather a group of inspirational individuals to express gratitude and recognize their valuable contributions.
Our experienced events team is dedicated to ensuring your awards dinner is a seamless and memorable occasion from the initial planning to the awards night itself.

Reach out to us today to start planning an unforgettable awards event that will leave a lasting impression on all attendees.

Sport Dinners

Bring everyone together to celebrate another enviable year of sport can keep morale high and inject some fresh motivation into your team spirit.

Over the years our trusted reputation has enabled us to build fantastic relationships with local clubs. If your club is celebrating a special occasion; maybe an anniversary, a successful season or a fundraising event, we can help make your sports dinner a success.