Face Changing
The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells · 28 October 2026
Image: The PantilesPerformer Weldon presents a free street performance combining Sichuan Opera face-changing with contemporary Western pop music. The show runs at three locations in Royal Tunbridge Wells on 28 October 2026, starting at The Pantiles at 1pm, then 16 Mount Pleasant Road at 1.30pm and the Millennium Clock Tower at 2pm. It suits families and anyone interested in street performance.
Highlights
- Free to attend, no booking required
- Three performances across Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Traditional Sichuan face-changing with modern sound design
Getting there
The Pantiles, TN2 5TN
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Image: The PantilesThe Pantiles Boutique Christmas Markets
Wooden chalets line the Georgian colonnade of the Pantiles on weekends through November and December, selling gifts from independent makers. Live musicians, community choirs and local theatre groups perform, including mini pantomime shows. The market runs every day in the final week before Christmas.
Image: The PantilesThe Pantiles
The Pantiles is the Georgian colonnaded walk at the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, created after the discovery of a chalybeate spring in the early 17th century gave the town its name. Today it is lined with boutique shops, cafes, restaurants and bars, and is known for its jazz nights. It is free to wander and makes an easy couple of hours on any visit to the town.