Canterbury Bid

Pantomime: Aladdin at the Marlowe

The Marlowe Theatre

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).    

Best Dressed Christmas Window Competition 2023

Various, Canterbury city centre

Every year Canterbury boasts some of the most stunning Christmas window displays in the South East with the press, social media influencers and bloggers regularly visiting the city to comment.   The businesses of Canterbury have been busy making sure their windows look beautifully festive. Today sees the judges tour the city to admire them all - and decide whose window is the most creative and award-winning!   To see all the previous entries please click here

Kent MS Therapy Christmas Ball 2023

Darwin Conference Suite, University of Kent University of Kent, Darwin College, Darwin Conference Suite, Canterbury

THEIR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!   Come wine, dine and dance the night away this Christmas at this wonderful event held at the University of Kent in aid of Kent's Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre   Includes a drinks reception followed by a three-course meal. Entertainment from The Compilation and our fantastic MC Dave Fulton. Q and A with Beefeater Andy Merry Dress Code: Black Tie   SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER 2023 | 6PM-12AM Darwin Conference Suite University of Kent

CCAP Climate Action Festival & Awards 2023

St Peter's Methodist Church St Peter's Street, Canterbury

Join us for the CCAP Climate Action Festival & Awards 2023, raising awareness about climate change, promoting sustainable living and recognising achievement on environmental sustainability.   This exciting event will take place on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Saint Peter's Methodist Church, Canterbury, CT1 2BE.   At the CCAP Climate Action Festival, you'll have the opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals, learn about the latest climate initiatives, and discover practical ways to reduce your carbon footprint. From family fun workshops and expert-led talks to a sustainable marketplace and interactive climate action games, there's something for everyone   Celebrate all the climate action heroes leading the way with their innovative projects and solutions. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the CCAP Climate Action Festival & Awards and contribute to a greener, more sustainable future. Visit www.ccap.org.uk for more information and to download an application form. Mark your calendars and join us on December 9th! www.ccap.org.uk

Canterbury Repair Cafe – CCAP Festival Special

Hub Cafe, Baptist Church, Canterbury St George's Place, Canterbury

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)

Snow White at the Malthouse Theatre

The Malthouse

From the team that brought you Cinderella and Beauty and The Beast, this year’s production at The Malthouse Theatre will feature stunning sets and costumes, spectacular special effects, side splitting comedy and a dazzling West End cast in Canterbury’s Fairest Pantomime of all, Snow White!     Special rates available for schools and large groups - please email boxoffice@kings-school.co.uk for more info

Lord Mayor’s Open Air Christmas Eve Carol Service

Rose Square, outside Primark

Join the Lord Mayor of Canterbury for Open Air Carol Singing on 24 December at 6.15pm in Rose Square (outside Primark).   This annual event is a traditional part of a Christmas in Canterbury. It is supported by thousands of local residents, of all ages, making a fabulous start to Christmas for both the young and the young at heart! A retiring collection will be taken in aid of the Lord Mayor of Canterbury’s Christmas Gift Fund   Find out more here