Things to do in Canterbury

John Kearns: Tilting At Windmills

A fragmented, digressing portrayal of a 38-year-old man’s life, alluding to books he hasn't read, touching on the modern condition.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

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Queen Greatest Hits - The Bohemians

Come and celebrate Queen in style with A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queen's Greatest HitsRight from the beginning, you will be gripped by a bombastic, authen…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Raver Tots

Raver Tots is returning featuring a huge effects show throughout the event with dancers, performers, cold pyro, bubbles, festival sized confetti blasts, multi c…

Club Chemistry, Canterbury

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Mary Coughlan

Mary Coughlan is quite simply one of the greatest singers ever to emerge from Ireland, irrespective of gender or genre.She has overcome childhood trauma, alcoho…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Dear Zoo Live!

Dear Zoo the timeless children's classic book returns to the stage!See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered?

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand Up Years

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…?

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

The Rezillos

The Rezillos burst forth upon the rock scene in 1976, having gathered together at Edinburgh College of Art.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Rachel Parris: The Rachel Parris Songbook

In 2026, Parris announced The Rachel Parris Songbook – gathering together some of her best-loved musical material from the past decade and a half, alongside fre…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Fairport Convention

Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, having formed in 1967.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

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Nouvelle Vague

Bossa Nova = Nouvelle Vague = New Wave. This transliteration was the starting point for Marc Collin and Olivier Libaux’s unique project, which, by appropriating…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Matt Forde: Project Holy Moly

Another new Prime Minister. Another new government. Another set of black holes.Join leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Perfor…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Harriet Kemsley: Floozy

Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up co…

The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

The Long Ryders

The Long Ryders are an American rock ‘n roll band formed in Los Angeles in 1981. They are often credited as founders of the alt-country movement and are the rec…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Larry Dean: Hellbent

Recently married, emotionally feral.The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up.As seen on SNL, Live at the Apollo, QI and…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing.

The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

The Utterly Revolting Science Show

Brace yourselves for the Rude Science team’s hilarious, high-tech, highly-explosive new journey through the human body, packed with burp biology, fart physics a…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their biggest foe yet.

The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxerHe’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and c…

The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

Over 30s Daytime Clubbing

Get ready for a party like no other with Over 30s Daytime Clubbing! This is your chance to relive the magic of your clubbing days without sacrificing your beaut…

The Venue, Canterbury

Aurie Styla: Maverick

Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Thomas Green: Brainstorm

One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new hour, following his sell-out debut tour.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

The Carpenters Experience

When we were young we'd listen to the radio, waiting for our favourite songs. Now they're back again, like a long-lost friend, all the song we loved so wellThe…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

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The Crash of Moons Club @ Wingham: Nukli + Cherry + Sophie Sirota

This is an early start, early start finish to make it easy to get back from Canterbury or for anyone that prefers an early night!This is a return from NUKLI who…

The Anchor, Canterbury

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Into the Spotlight: An evening of Song and Dance

Presented by JGH Associates

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

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Janet Street-Porter is Still Off the Leash at 80!

From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to National Treasure, Janet Street-Porter's life (and language) has always been colourful.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

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Kent Unity Arts: Dear Evan Hansen

Dear Evan Hansen is an emotional musical that follows Evan, a socially anxious 17 year old who is trying his best to navigate high school and make friends despi…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

The Bohemians: Queen Tribute

Come and celebrate Queen in style with a comprehensive re-enactment of Queen's Greatest Hits.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Queen Greatest Hits Canterbury

Come and celebrate Queen in style with A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queen's Greatest HitsDont Stop us Now and theres certainly no stopping The Bohemians as t…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

There’s a Monster in Your Christmas Show

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved Who’s in Your Book?

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Patrick Monahan

A brand new stand up show from multi-award winning international the Irish Iranian Teessider and standup comedian, Patrick Monahan - youll have seen him recentl…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

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Michael Spicer – Hope all’s well

The online sensation brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical show

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Joe Wells

Gulbenkian's monthly comedy club - radical and exciting, but also warm and snuggle as a bunny rabbit.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Roxy Magic

A tribute to the magic of Roxy Music and pop icon Bryan Ferry. Singer Kevin Hackett bears an uncanny resemblance to the suave icon of the seventies, both visual…

Westgate Hall, Canterbury

Baroque by Candlelight

BAROQUE BY CANDLELIGHT Experience two of the Baroque eras most exhilarating masterpieces in the beautiful surroundings of a historic Canterbury church, illumina…

St Peter's Anglican Church, Canterbury

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Dogoda Wind Quintet

Presented by Canterbury Music Club

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Jason Byrne: 30 Years Byrning

30 years of Jason Byrne and he’s still “Byrning”, like a candle you can’t blow out.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

John Hegley’s Biscuit of Destiny

...The show is mostly autobiographical - he says the facts May not all be true facts, but they have a grain-or maybe a crumb-of truth.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Laibach

Cult Legends Laibach come to Canterbury.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Daniel Kitson: Thrum

A new comedy show by Daniel Kitson

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Jazz Sabbath

Adam Wakeman of Black Sabbath now heads up Jazz Sabbath, presenting new jazz arrangements of Black Sabbath songs.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Raver Tots Canterbury

Raver Tots is the Ultimate Family Dance Party Suitable for ALL AGES!Get the kids active at the UK’s number one award winning, family friendly rave event, playin…

Club Chemistry, Canterbury

Rhys James: Chop Logic

Rhys James has finally solved it.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

The Space Race Here On Earth

Presented by Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Lava Elastic

Lava Elastic started out as the UK's first openly Neurodiverse night just a few years ago and has become known for its generous, fun events for audience and per…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Crave The Rave Presents: CHAD HARRISON!

Crave The Rave presents CHAD HARRISON @ Club Chemistry. Top floor takeover! ALL ABOUT THE BASS!! + support tbc Distinctive Bars operates a 'Challenge 25' policy…

Club Chemistry, Canterbury

Improbable: Lifelines

Join us for an exclusive ‘work in progress’ development sharing of this powerful and important new project.

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

Lemn Sissay – Let the Light Pour In LIVE

Spend an evening with a master of the spoken word, BAFTA award-winning author, activist, performer and Sunday Times number one bestseller, Lemn Sissay OBE as he…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury

An Ideal Husband

Oscar Wilde’s wittiest and most politically charged play receives a bold contemporary reimagining from Gulbenkian Associate Artist, acclaimed director Ramin Gra…

The Gulbenkian, Canterbury