Events

Join on Sunday 24 May, during the bank holiday weekend, for a city-wide celebration for Canterbury's transformed public spaces and mark the end of these exciting milestone projects within the city's Levelling Up Fund work. Enjoy live music from Hullabaloo, The Native Oysters Band and Goblin Band, witness The Great Escape aerial theatre performances at Westgate Square and experience Folk Lore Kent's Mayhem Fair at the Dane John Gardens, complete with big top marquee, maypole and Morris dancing, folk entertainment, live music and crafting and dance workshops. Plus, enjoy food markets, pop-up bars and much more.

A vegan market that will have a mixture of Vegan and ethically produced food and products. Between 10am and 5pm on the 24th of May 2026.

Pride Canterbury is a spectacular celebration of LGBTQ+ identity for the whole family. Featuring a parade through Canterbury High Street, followed by a diverse artist line-up, entertainment, marketplace, food, drink and much more! Join tens of thousands in Canterbury for Kent’s biggest Pride event. Together we celebrate diversity, equality and progress at Canterbury’s most fabulous event! Happening on the 6th of June 2026.