Events in Canterbury

Big Coronation Lunch

Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Stock up your favourite picnic basket and head over to Canterbury Cathedral grounds for an afternoon of entertainment. Featuring live music from The Salvation Army Band in the Prencincts, enjoy your lunch and have a dance with your family to celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime occasion.

Free

Watch Eurovision Live at Woody’s

Woody's Woody's, Park Wood Student Hub, Park Wood Rd, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Join the student hub at the University of Kent in Canterbury this Saturday for a Eurovision Extravaganza. Watch the live Eurovision final on the big screen with all your friends and enjoy the various drink deals for a night to remember.

Free

Vintage Kilo Sale 

Westgate Hall Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Rd, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Join the biggest vintage sale coming to Canterbury this May! Take your pick at the endless racks of handpicked vintage and preowned stock and fill your biodegradable bag with new picks for your wardrobe. It’s £20 a kilo for as many items that fit. The idea of the event is to discover new pieces of […]

£2 – £3

Canterbury Wine Festival

Westgate Hall Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Rd, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Sip and celebrate Kent’s multi-award-winning vineyards at Westgate Hall’s Wine Festival. Featuring the Master of Wine, Clive Barlow and over 35 wines from many of Kent’s esteemed vineyards, including Biddenden Vineyards and Woolton Farm. The event involves learning more about Kent’s wine and discovering many variants and sampling local food, in the heart of Canterbury. […]

£35

Variety Show and Open Mic Night

Fond Coffee 1-2 Jewry Lane, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Join a room full of creatives at open mic night. As an ongoing event on the last Saturday of every month, it’s an opportunity to showcase your talent. Whether it’s music, spoken text, mini drag opera, video art, a PowerPoint presentation or multimedia mashup, all types of shows are welcomed. Work-in-progress pieces are also encouraged. […]

Free

Judi Love: The One Like Judi Love

The Marlowe Theatre The Friars, Canterbury, United Kingdom

Get ready for an unapologetic and honest night of comedy with the talented Judi Love. On her first official tour across the UK, expect hilarious stories and anecdotes from Judi’s life.

£23

The Dubliners Experience

Westgate Hall Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Rd, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

The Dubliners, the greatest Irish Folk band of all time is coming down to Canterbury and sharing their nostalgic energy for one night only. Come along for an evening of foot-stomping and hand-clapping music and allow the band to transport you back to the famous O’Donoghues Pub in Dublin where it all began. Listen to […]

£26.95

Pride

Dane John Gardens Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Pride, the spectacular celebration of LGBTQ+ identity is back in Canterbury this weekend. Set in the heart of the city, the weekend event features a parade through the High Street, and live entertainment in Dane John Gardens with plenty of food and drink options available. Join the 35,000 people to celebrate equality, diversity and progress. […]

Free

Taste of Kent Food and Drink Festival 

Gulbenkian Arts Centre University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Open to everyone, the food festival showcases over 50 incredible food and drink Taste of Kent finalists. These businesses will be promoting, selling and offering samples of delicious food and drink products throughout the day.

£6 – £8

Westgate Hall Market

Westgate Hall Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Rd, Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Discover Kent’s best at the local market, in the heart of Canterbry’s city centre. Featuring Kent makers, artists, craftspeople and producers, take a wander around an assortment of products. Ranging in dozens of stalls of locally produced goods, browse the jewellery, homeware, Kent produce and more. Our opinion on the event Supporting local businesses is […]

Free

Legally Blonde The Musical

The King's Hall Beacon Hill, Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Experience a night of fun and empowerment at Legally Blonde The Musical. Based on the famed film, this production showcases the transformation of Elle Woods, as she tackles stereotypes in pursuit of her dreams. Packed with action, memorable songs and electric dances, it’s not to be missed. Our opinion on the event As an iconic […]

£16 – £17

Canterbury Shakespeare Festival: Henry V

St Margaret’s Churchyard St Margaret’s Street, Canterbury, United Kingdom

The annual Canterbury Shakespeare Festival event returns, bringing the local community together to celebrate our country’s rich literary history. This year, the open-air theatre event performs Henry V. As a force of nature, this performance showcases one of Shakespeare’s great historical plays. Our opinion on the event As literary enthusiasts, we’re excited for the chance […]

Free

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