40 upcoming events in Canterbury · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Canterbury Choral Society Concert
Baroque and classical masterpieces performed with the London Mozart Players at Canterbury Cathedral.
Circa: Eternity
Contemporary circus performance at Canterbury Cathedral.
Circa: Eternity Circus
Australian circus ensemble Circa performs Eternity inside the nave of Canterbury Cathedral.
Circa: Eternity Circus Performance
World-class circus company Circa performs acrobatic and aerial work inside Canterbury Cathedral.
Paranormal Activity
Stage adaptation of the horror franchise at the Marlowe Theatre.
Britten Sinfonia: Surround Sound
Immersive orchestral performance with over 100 musicians at Canterbury Cathedral.
Britten Sinfonia: Surround Sound Playlist
Immersive orchestral performance by Britten Sinfonia staged inside Canterbury Cathedral.
APOLLO5 Vocal Concert
British vocal ensemble APOLLO5 launches its new album Crossings at Canterbury Cathedral, a musical pilgrimage along a historic route, as part of Canterbury Festival.
APOLLO5: Crossings Album Launch
British vocal ensemble APOLLO5 launches their new album Crossings with a pilgrimage-themed programme at Canterbury Cathedral.
Family Takeover (Canterbury Festival)
Family-friendly day of festival activities.
November 2026
Sylvia
Hip-hop musical about suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst, at the Marlowe Theatre.
Bonfire Night, Kent
Traditional Bonfire Night fireworks displays held across Canterbury and the wider Kent area to mark 5 November.
Canterbury Christmas Market
Free-to-attend Christmas market spread across Canterbury Cathedral Precincts, Whitefriars and St George's, one of the largest in Kent.
Canterbury Christmas Market 2026
One of the south-east's largest Christmas markets with over 120 huts and 170 stallholders, plus Santa's Grotto, a Lapland VR Experience, and Breakfast with Santa bookable experiences.
A Christmas Carol (Operation Moonlight)
Theatrical adaptation of Dickens' tale of redemption performed at Canterbury Cathedral.
Russell Howard: Don't Tell The Algorithm
Stand-up comedy show from Russell Howard at the Marlowe Theatre.
Handel's Messiah by Candlelight
Candlelit performance at Canterbury Cathedral.
The All-New Adventures of Peter Pan
Family Christmas show at the Marlowe Theatre reimagining Peter Pan.
RSN Embroidery Day Class
Royal School of Needlework day class at Canterbury Cathedral, creating a festive robin design, including a visit to the Cathedral Archives.
Advent Carol Service, Canterbury Cathedral
Candlelit Advent Carol Service, a reflective 50-minute celebration at Canterbury Cathedral.
December 2026
Festival of Carols, Canterbury Cathedral
Family-friendly carol service featuring a nativity and youth choir at Canterbury Cathedral.
Candlelight Classical Concert with Camilla Kerslake, Canterbury Cathedral
A Christmas candlelit classical concert fronted by soprano Camilla Kerslake inside Canterbury Cathedral, an atmospheric way to enjoy the festive season in the World Heritage setting.
Cathedral Carol Services
Traditional carol services with seasonal music and nativity readings at Canterbury Cathedral, unticketed and first-come, first-served.