Kent rapper Dizzee Rascal the latest to join Margate Summer Series 2025
Including Basement Jaxx, The Libertines, Dizzee Rascal, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Texas, Madness and more
Legendary UK rapper, and Sevenoaks resident Dizzee Rascal is the final announcement in a spectacular run of shows as part of the Margate Summer Series, on Friday 29 August 2025 with acclaimed British lyricist Mike Skinner of The Streets, and multi-instrumentalist, and DJ Badger, with more to be announced.
Dizzee Rascal is easily the most acclaimed and influential artist associated with London's grime scene, and one of the most successful British rappers of all time. His widely praised 2003 debut, Boy in da Corner, released when the innovative MC and producer was only 18, won the U.K.'s prestigious Mercury Prize and remains the definitive grime full-length. Since then, he's catapulted to international stardom, working with artists such as Calvin Harris, Arctic Monkeys, and Shakira, and scoring four U.K. number one hits off his fourth album, 2009's dance-oriented Tongue N' Cheek. Another chart-friendly release, 2013's The Fifth, sported hit collaborations with will.i.am and Robbie Williams. He returned to his earlier grime sound with subsequent albums like Raskit (2017) and Don't Take It Personal (2024).
Mike Skinner is the man behind the musical phenomenon The Streets, for which he won an Ivor Novello, a Brit, and changed the sound of UK music forever. Now that he has retired the moniker of The Streets, Mike continues to push things forward with his genre bending DJ sets. Reflecting his love of cutting edge sounds, Mike's musical selections are as eclectic as his production capabilities. From screwed down house to old skool hip hop via drum and bass bangers and peppered with his own, up the minute refixes, and classic tracks, Skinner never fails to ignite the party spirit.
Once again hosted at Dreamland, this renowned event will feature a remarkable line-up of performers, spanning a multitude of genres including rock, reggae, electronic, and pop genres, offering an unforgettable summer of music by the sea.
Hometown heroes The Libertines will headline a highly-anticipated show at Dreamland on Saturday, 5th July, marking their first-ever performance at the iconic venue. They will be joined by indie powerhouses and Kent locals Soft Play and Sports Team, making this a must-see event for fans of British rock. Living legends will ignite Dreamland on Saturday, 23rd August, as Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, alongside The Stranglers and The Buzzcocks, promise an explosive punk rock show.
Renowned for their maximalist performances, pulsating beats, and vibrant visuals, dance music titans Basement Jaxx bring their electrifying, carnival-like energy to Dreamland on Saturday, 26th July. On Friday, 8th August, rock royalty Roger Daltrey headlines with his take on The Who classics and solo hits, accompanied by his exceptional nine-piece band. The evening also features Britpop heroes Ocean Colour Scene and a Mod-themed celebration with Bruce and Russ from The Jam, plus a DJ set by Eddie Piller of The Modcast.
Legendary Welsh singer Tom Jones is set to perform at Dreamland on Sunday, 6 July, 2025, following his two sold-out shows at the same venue in the summer of 2023, which marked his first return to Dreamland since the 1960s.
The incomparable Billy Ocean will be taking to the iconic Dreamland stage for a huge show as part of the Margate Summer Series on Friday, 11 July 2025, with special guests including iconic disco queens Sister Sledge, 70’s soul sensations Shalamar, and special guest DJs.
Britpop legends Supergrass take the stage on Friday, 20th June, delivering their energetic sound alongside special guests Jake Bugg and The Coral. Reggae lovers are in for a treat on Saturday, 12th July, as the Margate Reggae Festival takes over Dreamland. Headlined by the legendary UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, the festival also features stellar acts like Maxi Priest, The Selecter, and Mad Professor, promising a day of reggae, dub, and dancehall vibes. Soulful electronic duo Maribou State have been announced to headline on Sunday 24th August in their first full live show in Kent.
Pop rock icons Texas will light up Dreamland on Friday, 18th July, joined by special guest KT Tunstall, while ska legends Madness bring their infectious energy and hits like “Our House” on Saturday, 2nd August. Pop favourite Olly Murs celebrates 15 years in music with a high-energy show featuring Lemar on Friday, 15th August, and party starters Scooter appear on Friday, 13th June, delivering their ultimate dance event.
One of the UK’s most successful female pop groups, Sugababes, have announced a huge show as part of the Margate Summer Series, on Friday 12 September 2025.
Indie rock pioneers The Wombats and Razorlight join forces for a very special live show as part of the Margate Summer Series, on Friday 22 August 2025, with special guests rising indie trio Sunday (1994), and breakthrough alt-rock band Talk Show.
With six-number-one singles and millions of global sales, the iconic trio - Siobhan Donaghy, Mutya Buena and Keisha Buchanan are back and bigger than ever, continuing their triumphant comeback with a show at Dreamland Margate, with special guests spice girl Melanie C, and BBC Radio 1 presenter and DJ Jaguar.
Legendary UK rapper Dizzee Rascal is the final announcement in a spectacular run of shows as part of the Margate Summer Series, on Friday 29 August 2025 with acclaimed British lyricist Mike Skinner of The Streets, and multi-instrumentalist, and DJ Badger, with more to be announced.
MARGATE SUMMER SERIES 2025:
SCOOTER 13 JUNE
SUPERGRASS 20 JUNE
TOM JONES. 6 JULY
THE LIBERTINES 5 JULY
BILLY OCEAN 11 JULY
MARGATE REGGAE FEST 12 JULY
TEXAS 18 JULY
BASEMENT JAXX 26 JULY
MCFLY 1 AUGUST
MADNESS 2 AUGUST
ROGER DALTREY 8 AUGUST
OLLY MURS 15 AUGUST
RAZORLIGHT & THE WOMBATS 22 AUGUST
SEX PISTOLS FT FRANK CARTER 23 AUGUST
MARIBOU STATE 24 AUGUST
DIZZEE RASCAL. 29 AUGUST
SUGABABES 12 SEPTEMBER
Beat the traffic and take the train to Dreamland!
Southeastern are providing later trains than usual to help get people home from Summer events at Dreamland. Train tickets go on sale early 2025. Top Tip - when you buy your train tickets direct from Southeastern via their app or website you will pay no booking fees!
