THE CANTERBURY FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR 2023! Boasting over 150 events, the Canterbury Festival is returning with a bang this autumn from Saturday 21 October - Saturday 4 November at venues across the city. Expect bucket loads of unique music, theatre, circus, comedy, cabaret, talks, science, family events, exhibitions and much more, plus an immersive light and sound installation experience transforming Canterbury
Bonfire and Fireworks, fun for all the family! Refreshments Children's Rides Music Fantastic Fireworks A variety of stalls Huge bonfire Toilets (including disabled and baby changing) For more info: Tyler Hill Fireworks and Bonfire event page
We're coming back to CANTERBURY. Grab a bag on your way in and pick & mix your vintage clothing, all for £20 a kilo! Tickets £2-£3. Booking essential
Kent Cricket's spectacular fireworks display & fun-filled family evening will return once again to The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury. Featuring a funfair, food, drinks and KMFM presenters performing the biggest dance floor fillers & party anthems as the countdown to the fireworks display at 19:15.
Set within the heart of historic Canterbury, the Canterbury Christmas Market is a magical, festive event with loads of Christmas-themed stalls and immersive activities for kids and adults! Enjoy mulled wine, hot chocolate, drinks and festive food plus handcrafted ornaments, unique gifts, and beautiful decorations and much much more
For those wishing to make the most of the Christmas Light Parade event, the Westgate hall is hosting a special Twilight Christmas Market from 5pm-8pm this evening, Friday 10 November. Come along and discover dozens of stalls and hundreds of locally-made products, all under one roof with talented Kent makers, artists, crafts people and producers.
One of the biggest events in Canterbury, the Christmas Light Parade marks the launch of Christmas in Canterbury and the opening of the Christmas Market CHRISTMAS PARADE DETAILS Start 6pm: The Christmas Light Parade will set off from the Westgate Towers, led by the Lord Mayor, a drumming band, 100+ children, giant Aladdin puppets, Christmas themed characters and a brass band. Route: St Peter's Street - Guildhall Street - Sun Street - Buttermarket - Burgate - Longmarket - Rose Square (with snow machine!) - Watling Street - Dane John Gardens (via main entrance by Boots). The Christmas lights will illuminate as the parade passes by. Finish 6.45pm: The parade will finish in the Dane John Gardens for the big countdown to Christmas with the Marlowe’s panto cast and Christmas sing-along with Robbie White. Then it’ll time to head back to the high street to enjoy Canterbury's hospitality! For all the details click HERE for our Christmas Switch On Parade Facebook page
To help avoid the huge environmental impact of materials sourced, manufactured, packaged, transported and then thrown away, the Repair Cafe in Canterbury is here for you to bring along any clothes, furniture, toys, gardening tools, bicycles and household appliances in need of repair. There is also a clothes swap and energy advice desk. Repairs and advice are free but donations are welcome! Also... if you have a repair problem, or solutions, ideas and skills for how to repair things ... do share them here! If you would like to help us with your skills at a future event please contact us at canterburyrepaircafe@gmail.com The Repair Cafe is hosted at Hub Cafe, Baptist Church, St George’s Place, Canterbury CT1 1XB (just beside the mini roundabout by the entrance to Whitefriars Multi Storey Car Park)
This event is for Canterbury BID members only. As Christmas gets nearer, you are invited to join us at Socialite Rooftop Bar & Restaurant for an evening in glamorous surroundings and a breath-taking night time view of Canterbury. Feel free to get your sparkle on and dress to impress! Complimentary drinks and nibbles will also be on offer and of course you'll have plenty of time to network and catch up with each other For more information about our networking events please click here Not a Canterbury BID Member? Find out more about Voluntary BID Membership Due to the popularity of these events, tickets are restricted to 2 people per business. Hosted by Canterbury BID and partnered by Girlings Solicitors
The Hornby Train Trail will be running from 18 November – 22 December 2023 This Christmas climb aboard our festive rail adventure and embark on a whistlestop tour of Canterbury’s medieval streets. Around Canterbury city centre there will be 38 festive Hornby Train displays hidden in Christmas windows of local businesses. Each time you spot a Hornby train, pop inside and the ‘station master’ will stamp your ticket! Collect 5 stamps and head to your final destination, Fenwick Toy Department in St George’s Street, to collect your prize. While there, you can also enter the BIG prize draw to win your very own special Hornby Train set and Christmas bundle! Hop on board by clicking HERE
Come and enjoy a wonderful festive Christmas Market at the Kent Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre up at Merton Farm near the Kent Cricket Ground. Craft & Gift Stalls Santa's Grotto Refreshments Charity Tombola Pop Up Charity Shop SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2023 | 10AM-2PM Bradbury House, Merton Ln N, Canterbury CT4 7DZ
Sarah Porter is the founder and CEO of InspiredMinds, a community of 220,000 high level experts in AI and emerging technology, which is regarded as one of the most influential ecosystems in Artificial Intelligence globally. Join her for a talk at Canterbury Christ Church University. Tickets are free but you must book.
Join us for our spectacular magical pantomime! Don’t miss our fun-filled family pantomime Aladdin, starring TV and West End star Kevin Clifton (Strictly Come Dancing, Singin’ In The Rain, Rock Of Ages), children’s favourite TV presenter, Phil Gallagher (CBeebies’ Mister Maker), and Marlowe Legend Ben Roddy. They will be joined by West End stars, Alistair So (Matilda, The King And I), Lauren Chia (Disney’s Aladdin, The Sound Of Music), Shannon Farrell (Betty Blue Eyes) and Zain Abrahams (Demon Dentist) and WhatsOnStage Award winner for ‘Best Performer in a Musical’, Courtney Bowman (SIX The Musical).
