Canterbury Festival returns from 19 October – 2 November to celebrate their 40th birthday with a brilliant array of exciting music, theatre, comedy, talks, science, family shows and much more. Showcasing local acts alongside international touring artists and companies, this year’s Festival is packed full of unique experiences to share with friends and family, bringing colour and energy to the city this autumn.
Canterbury's biggest family fireworks display is returning to The Spitfire Ground featuring food and drink stalls, fairground attractions, plus party band ‘FNKHAUS’ will be performing the biggest dance floor fillers & party anthems until the big countdown to the main event. Booking Essential!
If you want to grow your business, manage it better and increase your profits, this Kent Business School training course is for you. 90% funded by the government, this is a bespoke, 12-week Government-funded intensive training course starting on 6 November for senior leaders and decision makers in small and medium businesses. Registration is now OPEN, Deadline to apply is 23 October 2024 Find out more and book your place
Canterbury Society’s Heritage ‘EXPO’ will bring the city's heritage sectors together under one roof to showcase their offerings. The event will celebrate local heritage organizations and businesses, promoting their volunteering, employment, apprenticeship, and training opportunities to residents and students. For anyone who wishes more information please contact marketing@canterburysociety.org.uk Find out more
The next Canterbury Forum meeting, for Canterbury residents and councillors, will be on Wednesday 13 November, online at 7.00 pm. A main agenda item will be a discussion of progress on the Levelling Up Fund projects. The full agenda will be circulated nearer the time. Find out more
Canterbury Christmas Market 2024 Open From November 15th at 10 am Now extended into the stunning Canterbury Cathedral Precincts (NO charge to get in!) adding extra festive fun to the established sections in Whitefriars and St Georges. There is now a total of 95 huts and 150+ stallholders, making it one of the largest Christmas Markets in the South East. Click here for a map and information of the three areas. Simply enter via the main Cathedral Gate in the Buttermarket and enjoy a festive treat in the most beautiful historical setting Find out more here
Beautiful wooden huts and stands selling festive gifts, food, drink with live music and plenty of entertainment for all the family. Christmas Market Locations: Whitefriars Square, Rose Lane, St George's and the Cathedral Precincts Find out more click here
This year's Christmas Light Parade and Switch On event will be finishing in the Cathedral Precincts, signalling the opening of the new Canterbury Cathedral Christmas Market. Further details of the parade and the event as a whole will be shared nearer the time. For further info please email enquires@canterburybid.co.uk
