Canterbury Festival

12/09/2026

James Joyce’s epic novel Ulysses - for kids!

With three beautifully illustrated watercolour pop-up books, an immersive soundscape and a cast of charming paper cut-out performers, be whisked away in a delightfully engaging show.

Recommended for ages 7+ You'll See is part of our Malthouse Family Takeover on Sat 31 Oct
Book here: https://canterburyfestival.co.uk/whats-on/youll-see/

10/09/2026

A Festival favourite, Ruby Turner returns with her band to the intimate setting of the Great Hall for a masterclass in soul. 🎶

From her big break with Culture Club and her critically acclaimed debut album Women Hold Up Half the Sky — to performing with Jools Holland at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert and being awarded an MBE, Ruby has established herself as a household name.

See her Fri 23 Oct at the Great Hall, Kent College Canterbury

08/09/2026

Calling all trainee detectives! Join us for 'The Mystery of Canterbury Festival' – an award-winning board-game style theatre show from the creators of 'I Believe in Unicorns'.

Team up with super sleuth Danyah Miller to help solve this thrilling murder mystery. Navigate secrets and surprises, examine evidence, inspect video footage, and interrogate suspects 🕵️‍♀️

Get involved… get it solved! Saturday 24 October, 12pm & 2.30pm

🎟🔗😁https://canterburyfestival.co.uk/whats-on/the-mystery-of-canterbury-festival/

08/09/2026

👉This is what parents need to know about AI

This year's Kent College Canterbury Lecture is presented by globally renowned economist Daniel Susskind, who has spent the past fifteen years exploring the impact of technology on our working lives.

On Monday 12 October he'll be revealing how the next generation should prepare for a world being transformed by artificial intelligence. Here's a great introduction from this weekend's The Guardian.

A Dr Seuss-style story written in seconds alerted me to the power – and perils – of the technology. But how can children embrace it without forgetting core skills?

07/09/2026

Missing all the family fun of Summer? Have we got a treat for you! 😁

The Agents of S.O.U.N.D have been sent on a mission to share what they have learnt about the history of sound on planet Earth!

On Wed 28 Oct, Journey back in time to meet four trailblazing musicians from history, explore all the weird and wonderful sounds created in nature, and figure out the physics of sound, voices and instruments.

Book here: https://canterburyfestival.co.uk/whats-on/the-history-of-s-o-u-n-d-vache-baroque/

04/09/2026

We're stoked to welcome back Jess Gillam this October! Come and join us, Tuesday 20 October at the Great Hall.

For the next few months, you’ll find me practising, thinking about the fact I’m not practising or playing one of these shows 🥲 so excited to go to some new places and some old favourites too ✨ hopefully see you there 🎷Some of these shows are concertos with orchestra, some are shows with my band touring my new album (you can pre-order now!!) and some trio 🎷

02/09/2026

Calling all cricket lovers! Freddie Flintoff will be reflecting on his career and life in the public eye next Saturday 12 September at the Great Hall, Kent College Canterbury. Follow the link below to find out more 👇

Freddie Flintoff and Friends at Kent College Canterbury! 🏏

Join cricket legend Freddie Flintoff for a special evening as he shares stories from his life, career and experiences on and off the cricket pitch.

📅 Saturday 12th September 2026
⏰ 7:30 - 10:00pm
📍 The Great Hall, Kent College Canterbury

All proceeds from the evening will be donated to Daniel Bell-Drummond’s Testimonial Year and his chosen charities.

🎟️ Book your tickets now:
https://ow.ly/KGyf50ZF4h6

Don’t miss this special evening at KC!

02/09/2026

The Summer holidays are over, but there's plenty to look forward to in October!

From tiny bubbles to giant bubbles, from smoke bubbles to fire bubbles, and even a sparkling bubble cube and an erupting bubble volcano - The Bubble Show® is sure to excite, even as the weather turns cold.

Join us at the Great Hall, College Canterbury on Thu 29 Oct at 1pm, book here: https://canterburyfestival.co.uk/whats-on/the-bubble-show-2