Join us for a vibrant showcase of performances, music and activities suitable for all ages. Bring your own picnic & free to attend courtesy of Dover Town Council. All performances will be held at the Pencester Pavillion in Pencester Gardens, Dover. Special thanks for Port of Dover in supporting this years event programme.
PENCESTER PAVILLION SUMMER PROGRAMME:
Pencester Gardens Dance Festival by Shiva Nova
Day 1: 30th Jul 2025 – 1-4PM – Pencester Pavillion, Pencester Gardens, Dover
Day 2: 27th Aug 2025 – 1-4PM– Pencester Pavillion, Pencester Gardens, Dover
Free (Open to all)
Save the Dates! Experience vibrant cultural and traditional dances as part of the Dover Town Council’s exciting Summer Programme, taking place at Pencester Pavilion. 30th JUL & 27th AUG – Get ready for two unforgettable days of dance, music, and culture, brought to you by Shiva Nova, who also brought us World in a Tent in 2024, in Dover. Enjoy a variety of activities, including Salsa Dance & Workshop, Bhangra Performance & Drumming Workshop, Nepalese Dance & Music Performances (join in!), Chinese Dance & Workshop, and Samba Drumming. Plus, experience African Drumming & Performance, Bollywood Dance & Workshop, a Singing Workshop for All (learn a song!), and Roma Gypsy Dance Workshop. Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of global rhythms and traditions!
Alice Through the Looking Glass by Quantum Theatre
12th AUG 2025 – 1-3PM – Pencester Pavillion, Pencester Gardens, Dover
Free (Open to all)
Quantum Theatre bring their lively brand of comedy, music and magic to Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, Alice Through the Looking Glass for Summer 2025. With live music and the full array of Carroll’s fantastical characters this delightful new adaptation delivers all the quirky Britishness and humour of the book in a fun and pacy show for all the family.
BMX Bike Show at Pencester Gardens
20th AUG – 11-4PM – Pencester Pavillion, Pencester Gardens, Dover
Free (Open to all)
Get ready for an action-packed BMX bike display and hands-on workshops with the Defying Gravity team. Experience the thrill of pedal power versus parkour and then join in the action. Equipment will be provided for those who want to participate. Suitable for all ages so don’t miss out!
The performance combines freestyle BMX and the extreme sport of mountainboarding which results in a breathtaking, jaw dropping ariel performance which is suitable for audiences of all ages.
Summer Event Poster 2025
