A major exhibition in the context of Becket’s story, Canterbury pilgrimage and health & wellbeing. 2020 marked the 900th anniversary of Thomas Becket’s birth, 850th of his death, and 800th of moving Becket’s relics to a new tomb and chapel in Canterbury Cathedral. Photographs, designs and cartoons will feature portrayals in theatre and film from Henry Irving to Richard Burton, and writers including Tennyson and Eliot creating Becket’s enduring legacy as a rebel. The exhibition will be part of a programme of events developed by partners from across the UK and a platform to commemorate the remarkable life and death of Thomas Becket. The exhibition showcases loans from The British Museum, The Arts Council Collection, University of Kent , Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Museums & Gallery.

Students from Kent School of Architecture & Planning (KSAP), University of Kent, will take over vacant shops and windows in Canterbury city centre for their public end of year show, Projection, from 25 June - 23 July 2021. The event will form a trail of vacant spaces and shop windows through Canterbury city centre with vibrant reinterpretations of empty spaces through changing imagery, video and models . It will also show innovative alternatives to the usual vinyl boarding used to hide shop interiors. Find out more HERE

Visit Kent's 2021 Kent Big Weekend is back this year even bigger, better and continuing for longer from 26 June -23 July, supported by a multi-media marketing campaign. The event gives Kent residents the chance to discover – or rediscover – the array of fantastic things to see and do on their doorstep and become Ambassadors for their own area! Find out about the HUGE array of things to do between 26 June - 23 July here.  

Independents' Day UK (#ukindieday) will be running on the 3-4 July 2020. This national campaign is run by Independents’ Day UK, an organisation which exists to support and promote independent retail businesses across the UK all year round, but with an annual focus on July 4th. If you would like to get involved, visit their website to register HERE.

City Feast is returning this weekend! Stretching alongside the river next to The Marlowe Theatre towards the picturesque Solly's Orchard, serving up a diverse selection of authentic street food, drinks and cocktails. Expect chilled, relaxed and friendly vibes, plenty of seating with the city centre literally right beside you for shopping.

Student Shopping Night returns to Canterbury. Expect lots of discounts, goody bags, giveaways and live music and events going on in Whitefriars and in the rest of the city. More information will be available nearer the time -watch this space

Kent Coffee Festival is set to Celebrate all things coffee that Kent has to offer! We are so hyped about coffee and the industry surrounding it; from speciality roasters through to innovative technology solutions and cosy coffee culture, we have noticed that there is so much going on in our county that we should be shouting loud and proud about it and that’s exactly what we are going to do! Hosted up at the Gulbenkian at the University of Kent, this event is a perfect Bank holiday treat for coffee lovers  

Popular street food market City Feast will be setting up in Guildhall Street this weekend for a 4-day spectacular providing delicious food, craft beers and cocktails giving people plenty of reasons to visit and spend time in Canterbury. Friday 27 - Monday 30 August. Find out more HERE