Turner: Festive After Hours

Festive food, music, art and drinks after hours

Plan your visit

Bring your party to Turner Contemporary this Christmas.

Looking for a Christmas party venue in Margate? Join us at Turner Contemporary for a special evening of seasonal food, drinks, art and music, with the sea as your backdrop.

Taking place after hours in the galleries, the evening begins with a welcome drink and time to explore Turner Contemporary. Guests can discover the exhibitions at their own pace, or join an informal private gallery experience before dinner — a chance to see the galleries in a different light and enjoy a little time away from the usual daytime setting.

At 7pm, settle into the Foyle Rooms for a two-course seasonal dinner by Minno Kitchen, made with locally sourced produce. Then, as the evening unfolds, the music gets louder, the drinks continue and the galleries become the setting for a night of dancing, with a DJ and bar until midnight.

Whether you're planning a Christmas party with colleagues, bringing friends together or looking for something different for your wider group, join us for an evening at Turner Contemporary — with art, food, music and the Margate sea all part of the experience.

The evening

6pm — Arrive & explore

Begin with a welcome drink and drinks reception, followed by access to the galleries after hours. Explore the exhibitions at your own pace or join an informal private gallery experience before dinner.

7pm — Seasonal dinner

Settle in for a two-course dinner by Minno Kitchen in the Foyle Rooms. The menu celebrates the season, with locally sourced produce and plenty of care behind every dish.

8.30pm — Music & dancing

As dinner comes to an end, the evening moves into Turner After Dark. Enjoy drinks, music and dancing with a DJ and bar until midnight.

A Christmas party in Margate, with a difference.

Food by Minno Kitchen

For the evening, we’re delighted to be working with Minno Kitchen, the Kent-based catering company founded by Katy Bull.

Katy’s cooking is all about the seasons: beautiful, thoughtful food made with the best ingredients available, and a real love for the people, places and produce that surround her. Her menus change with the time of year, celebrating local ingredients and letting them do the talking, with food that feels generous, colourful and full of warmth.

That sense of care runs through Minno Kitchen as a whole. A socially ethical caterer working across Kent and the South East, Minno is committed to giving back through food and service. Each year, the company supports a different charity, donating 50p for every guest they serve. 

For our evening at Turner, Katy and the Minno team will bring that seasonal spirit to the Foyle Rooms, crafting a joyful special two-course dinner.

Bring your colleagues, friends, party or wider group for an evening of food, art, music and drinks at Turner Contemporary, overlooking the sea.