Great Stour RiverFest returns for its second year   Tickets can now be snapped up for a range of fantastic free events taking place as part of this year’s Great Stour Riverfest.   The festival runs from Sat 14 to Sun 22 September and celebrates all things environmental, historical and cultural about the city’s river. It is organised by the city council in partnership with many local community organisations, including Canterbury BID   CLICK HERE FOR FULL FESTIVAL DETAILS    

Get set for foodie heaven on the weekend of Friday 20, Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 September as food and drink festival "Canterbury's Cooking" comes to the Dane John Gardens.   Expect a feast of food focused family fun, kitchen theatre, children’s entertainment, workshops, live music, street foods, together with an eclectic food & craft market with local, national and international stalls. Find out more

Enjoy a mix of shopping, networking and discovering new business opportunities, all linked to our enterprising city. Whether you're a business or a customer, we'd love to see you.Doors open at 10am with spotlight talks throughout the day until close at 3pm.Brought to you by BNI www.bnikent.co.uk

Come to Canterbury Cathedral to experience the splendour of Coronations and the Crown Jewels in this amazing new immersive light show.    Crown and Coronation will bring the spectacle, significance and shared experience of Coronations to life, demonstrating the pivotal role of the Crown Jewels, part of the Royal Collection, within the ceremony.

The world famous OKTOBERFEST comes to Canterbury City Centre every October!   - BAVARIAN-STYLE STREET FOOD - OOMPAH BAND - LIVE MUSIC - DJs There will be 2 x LIVE BANDS and a DJ each session. FANCY DRESS IS ENCOURAGED - ESPECIALLY TRADITIONAL BAVARIAN DRESS! Details here

Buy a wristband for £7.50 and get a cocktail at participating venues for just £5!! With over 24 bars, clubs, restaurants, pubs participating, its a brilliant way to have fun, explore loads of venues and sample lots of unique cocktails you've never have tried before.   Find out more  Buy a wristband   Canterbury Cocktail Week | 7-20 October

Whitefriars are holding a Student Shopping Event on Tues 8th Oct, 5-8pm to welcome the new influx of students to the city and to familiarise them with the area.   Activities and further details are still to be confirmed however there will be a resident DJ, live music, giveaways, Spin the Wheel, Crack the Safe, pop-up stalls and more.

The Riverside is Canterbury's newest leisure quarter, positioned on the north side of Canterbury by Kingsmead, hosting bars and restaurants, a cinema complex, and an epic games venue.   BID Members only:  You are all invited to our special Autumn networking event, hosted at the new Riverside development near Northgate & Kingsmead. We will meet in restaurant and cocktail bar, Sekkoya for drinks and nibbles and plenty of time to network before moving on to Boom Battle Bar opposite