40 upcoming events in Canterbury · page 2 of 2
December 2026
Midnight Mass at Canterbury Cathedral
Traditional night-time communion service at Canterbury Cathedral.
January 2027
Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated, Canterbury Cathedral
Film-score favourites, including music by Hans Zimmer, performed in Canterbury Cathedral with illuminated surroundings across two January evenings.
Cats, The Marlowe Theatre
A new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, plays the Marlowe Theatre for a week with famous songs such as Memory.
February 2027
An Evening with Sir David Jason, The Marlowe Theatre
The actor shares anecdotes and clips from a career spanning Only Fools and Horses and A Touch of Frost, hosted on stage by Mike Bushell.
March 2027
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, The Marlowe Theatre
The National Theatre production of Jim Cartwright's play about a shy girl with a gift for impersonating singers, visiting Canterbury's Marlowe Theatre for a week.
Singin' in the Rain, The Marlowe Theatre
The classic MGM musical with Strictly's Karen Hauer in the cast, famous for its on-stage rain effect with thousands of litres of water.
April 2027
Jersey Boys, The Marlowe Theatre
The 20th anniversary tour of the hit musical about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, with songs like Sherry and December 1963.
Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical, The Marlowe Theatre
An Olivier-nominated musical built around the Live Aid concert, featuring songs by artists such as Queen, David Bowie and U2, at the Marlowe.
May 2027
Burlesque the Musical, The Marlowe Theatre
A stage musical adaptation of the film about a young woman finding her place in a New York burlesque club, with a mix of familiar and new songs.
Hadestown, The Marlowe Theatre
The Tony-winning musical retelling Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice in a New Orleans-flavoured underworld arrives in Canterbury for a five-day run.
June 2027
Pride Canterbury 2027
Canterbury's annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebration, with a parade through the city and stages including a main stage in the Dane John Gardens, running 11am to 9pm.
dinnerladies, The Marlowe Theatre
Victoria Wood's much-loved sitcom reimagined for the stage, starring Les Dennis and Sue Cleaver, at the Marlowe Theatre.
July 2027
Shadowlands Festival, University of Kent
A brand-new four-day music festival taking place on the University of Kent campus overlooking Canterbury; a weekend ticket covers all four days.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie, The Marlowe Theatre
The 10th anniversary tour of the feel-good musical about a Sheffield teenager who dreams of becoming a drag queen, with a score by Dan Gillespie Sells.
Mrs. Doubtfire, The Marlowe Theatre
The stage musical based on the family comedy film settles into the Marlowe Theatre for a three-week summer holiday run, with new songs and big dance numbers.
September 2027
England Women v Bangladesh Women ODI, St Lawrence Ground
A day/night women's one-day international at Canterbury's historic St Lawrence Ground, the first time Bangladesh Women have played there. Tickets are allocated via a ballot.