Year: 2021
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
