Festival on the Hill

14/05/2026

They’re funny. They’re musical. They’re coming to Canterbury for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

The Horne Section — the gloriously chaotic comedy band you know from Channel 4 and co-created by Taskmaster’s own Alex Horne — are heading to St Edmund’s Festival on 24 June.

Think stand-up, live music, total mayhem. Basically, the best night out you’ll have this summer.
FINAL TICKETS AVAILABLE — just 6 weeks to go and they are going fast.

Get yours now at stedmundsfestival.org.uk

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09/05/2026

Our stunning opening night over 80% sold! Don’t wait too long, Alex Horne is in town! Fans of C4 Taskmaster!
The Horne Section - Live in Canterbury, Wednesday 24 June, 730pm. Festival on the Hill at St Edmund’s.

Tickets are now available for St Edmund's Festival presents ... The Horne Section - Live! at St Edmund's School - The Theatre, Canterbury on Wednesday 24th June 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

07/04/2026

We’re delighted to share a special message from Tommy Blaize, who will be joining us at the St Edmund’s Festival on Sunday 28 June.

Best known as the voice of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing, Tommy will be bringing his incredible band to the hill for an unforgettable live performance. Blending soul, jazz, R&B and classic grooves, it promises to be an afternoon of outstanding music and energy.

With a career spanning decades and collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, this is not one to miss — we can’t wait to welcome him!

Tickets are expected to sell out quickly, so be sure to secure yours via the link in our bio or here: https://bit.ly/4si0H7Q

03/04/2026

Calling all string players! We've the incredible Stringfever at this years festival, Saturday 27th June and you can work alongside them then see them in action! Use the QR code to book!

02/04/2026

We can’t wait for this! A stellar band backing the amazing Tommy Blaize, voice of BBC Strictly. Sunday 28th June, 2pm, tickets on sale now ..

https://www.ticketsource.com/st-edmunds-festival/st-edmunds-festival-presents-the-tommy-blaize-band/e-mjzelm

31/03/2026

STRINGFEVER – Workshop & Live Concert

Join us for an unforgettable day of music at St Edmund’s Theatre & Recital Hall on Saturday 27 June!

What’s on:
10:00am – 12:45pm | Strings Workshop
A fun, hands-on session with Stringfever musicians – open to all abilities

1:00pm – 2:45pm | Lunch & Relax
Bring a packed lunch or enjoy refreshments with stunning views over Canterbury

3:00pm | Live Stringfever Concert
An electrifying performance blending classical, pop and more – full of energy, humour and flair

Tickets:
• Workshop: £5
• Concert: £15 adult | £10 child
• Full Day Package: £20 adult | £15 child (+ booking fee)

👉 Book now via ticketsource.co.uk

Don’t miss this exciting day of music, creativity and live performance!

13/03/2026

Don’t miss out! Tickets for the St Edmund’s Festival on the Hill are on sale from Monday 16 March.

Go to our website at stedmundsfestival.org.uk or follow the link in our bio for link to the tickets.

08/01/2026

Calling all young artists in Kent! 🎨

The Canterbury Art Prize 2026 is open for entries! This year’s theme is “Conceal / Reveal” – interpret it any way you like, from hyperrealist to abstract.

🏆 Amazing prizes up for grabs: trophies, cash, and the chance for your artwork to be exhibited at the St Edmund’s Festival.

Open to pupils in Years 7–9, 10–11 & 12–13 across East Kent schools.

Find out more and submit your entry here 👉 https://www.stedmundsfestival.org.uk/canterburyartprize Or follow the link in our bio.

10/10/2025

We are incredibly excited to announce that The Horne Section will open our Festival on Wednesday 24 June, 2026. Featuring Alex Horne of C4 Taskmaster fame, we can’t wait to welcome them to our Theatre! Tickets will go on sale early March, watch this space and don’t delay!

05/10/2025

The incredibly talented Tommy Blaize and his band will fill the ever popular Sunday afternoon slot in our stunning Festival Marquee on Sunday 28 June, 2026. Tommy is the lead vocalist on BBC’s ‘Strictly’ and enjoys a stellar career as a much in demand vocalist, we can’t wait!
A 2pm show, bar with the best views of Canterbury. A watch this space for ticket and details of the rest of our amazing ‘Festival on the Hill.’ We’ve a VERY special opening night show for you!