Year: 2021
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09 Oct 2021
Fun Family Day Out in Canterbury
The Canterbury Festival hits the streets on opening day with knights on horseback, medieval musicians, dancing, singing and a brand…
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08 Oct 2021
Explore Canterbury Through The Ages
As always, the Canterbury Festival makes the very most of the city’s historical connections in addition to shedding new light…
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07 Oct 2021
Nights Out in Canterbury
As always, the Canterbury Festival offers the best in entertainment to brighten the autumn evenings. From top-class musical performances to…
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06 Oct 2021
Dive into the World of Science
As always, The Canterbury Festival reflects the world of science in a series of talks and discussions covering a wide…
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23 Sep 2021
Canterbury Festival 2021: Poet of the Year Shortlist
We’re pleased to reveal the poems chosen to be shortlisted for this year’s Poet of the Year Award. All the…
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02 Sep 2021
Nefertiti, Queen and Pharaoh: Her Life and Afterlife
Well-known Egyptologist Prof Aidan Dodson will be giving a talk for the Canterbury Festival on 16 September in St Peter’s…
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02 Sep 2021
Poet of the Year Longlist 2021
2021 saw our Poet of the Year Competition receive an amazing 598 entries beating even last year’s record number. Perhaps…
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28 Jul 2021
Canterbury Festival 2021 Programme Announcement
Saturday 16 October – Saturday 30 October 2021Festival Friends’ Priority Booking Opens: Monday 2 August, 11amGeneral Booking Opens: Monday 16…
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17 Jun 2021
Canterbury Festival 2021 – The Stage is Set
The Canterbury Festival is back! Those who enjoyed last year’s smaller-scale event will remember the feelgood factor in the city…
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26 Apr 2021
Young Musicians’ Bursary Competition 2021
Applications are now open for the Young Musicians’ Bursary Competition 2021. Supported by the Canterbury Festival Foundation, the competition is…