Venues

Canterbury Cathedral
The Cathedral is one of the most visited places in the country. Both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site, its unique atmosphere adds to the enjoyment of Canterbury Festival’s concerts, seating 1100.
CATHEDRAL HOUSE, 11 THE PRECINCTS,
CANTERBURY CT1 2EH
01227 762862
- Bookers for events taking place at Canterbury Cathedral will be contacted prior to the performance with their seat numbers and event information.
- Entry to the Cathedral can be made by the South West door only. Wheelchair users will be able to access the Nave via the North door.
- A one-way system will be in place and audiences will be asked to exit via the South door.
- No merchandise will be available at events but links can be found on the Canterbury Festival event page.
Access
Wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a loop system are available. Guide dogs are welcome. Seating at the Cathedral is designated. We ask that any patrons using a wheelchair please notify the Festival Box Office on 01227 457568 and seats will be processed for you. Wheelchair access to The Nave can be found at the North West entrance. Click here to download the Cathedral’s access guide.
Parking
Please refer to the Cathedral website for recommended car parks.
BY BUS
Stagecoach provides bus services to many Canterbury Festival locations. Please refer to stagecoachbus.com for bus times and routes.

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
The Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is a unique and contemporary venue situated in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral. It is a 250 seat auditorium with in-built audiovisual facilities.
CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL LODGE
THE PRECINCTS
CANTERBURY CT1 2EH
+ 44 (0) 1227 865350
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- The Cathedral Lodge can be accessed via Christchurch Gate. A one-way system will be in place and all seats will be numbered.
- Books will be available to purchase prior to the event online or in-person on the day.
- If you wish to purchase or collect a book, please remain in your seat after the event and you will be guided by staff. Book signing is not guaranteed.
- Regretfully no bar is available for this event.
ACCESS
The Cathedral Lodge is fully accessible with a hearing loop, accessible toilets and guide dogs are welcome. Click here to download the Cathedral’s access guide.
Parking
Please refer to the Cathedral website for recommended car parks.
BY BUS
Stagecoach provides bus services to many Canterbury Festival locations. Please refer to stagecoachbus.com for bus times and routes.

Great Hall, Kent College
Kent College Canterbury's newest performance space is an impressive 600-seat auditorium that will provide cutting-edge facilities for worship, concerts and the performing arts.
Kent College
Canterbury CT2 9DT
- Event parking is available for up to 80 cars to the rear of the site. There will be a sign on Whitstable Road directing you to the car park. Turn off Whitstable road onto Neal’s Place Road, then take the first available right turning. There is a fully accessible path directly from the carpark to the venue. Signage and staff will be in place to help guide you.
- Please enter using the main entrance.
- A one-way system will be in place across the venue and staff will be available to help guide you.
- Please be considerate of other audience members sharing your aisle and allow them to pass. This may require you to step out of your seats momentarily.
- The Great Hall will be running a pre-order at-seat refreshment service. To pre order your drinks email [email protected] with your selection from the list below along with your seat number. You will then receive a PayPal invoice for the full amount and once payment has been made a confirmation will be sent. Your drinks will be located at your seat before the start of the event.
Whitstable Bay Blond (330ml) – £3.50
Whitstable Bay Pale Ale (500ml) – £4.50
Gin & Tonic (200ml) – £4.50
White Wine (187ml) – £4.50
Kingsdown Still/Sparkling Water – £1.50
Hartley’s Orange Juice – £2.50
Biddenden Cloudy Apple Juice – £2.50
ACCESS
The Great Hall is fully accessible. If you require Blue Badge parking please telephone the Festival on 01227 452853 to reserve a space.
Click here to download our access guide
Click here to download a map of the site.
BY BUS
Stagecoach provides bus services to many Canterbury Festival locations. Please refer to stagecoachbus.com for bus times and routes.

Shirley Hall, King’s School
Shirley Hall is part of The King's School and is a wonderfully atmospheric venue to see concerts.
Through Mint Yard, The Borough
Canterbury CT1 2EZ
- Access to the Shirley Hall is by the main entrance steps only. A lift is available for audience members who require it.
- Please be aware a one-way system will be in operation to avoid audience cross-over.
- Please wrap-up – the venue will be heated but due to the age the building we will have windows open to ensure that it remains ventilated.
- We regret that the bar will not be open but bottled water will be available for a small donation.
- If you are attending multiple events one after another, the social space beneath the hall will be available for you to wait in but please note there will be no refreshments on sale.
- Toilet facilities are available on the ground floor beneath the hall – team members will be on hand to manage queues. For convenience, please access facilities before climbing steps to Hall.
ACCESS
Due to the age of the building, access for wheelchair users is via an outside lift and up a ramp (staff are available to assist if necessary) but the bar and toilet are downstairs and not accessible without leaving the venue. Wheelchair user spaces off aisle, We ask that any patrons using a wheelchair please notify the Festival Box Office on 01227 457568 and seats will be processed for you. No accessible toilets in immediate vicinity – nearest accessible toilet is under the hall (approx 50m away using outside lift).
Click here to download our access guide
PARKING
Limited parking for blue badge holders only. Click here to view all Canterbury car parks.
BY BUS
Stagecoach provides bus services to many Canterbury Festival locations. Please refer to stagecoachbus.com for bus times and routes.

Westgate Hall
Westgate Hall is a venue for everyone, where village meets city in a distinctive, adaptable community space full of heritage and heart, located in Canterbury’s vibrant centre.
Westgate Hall Rd, Canterbury CT1 2BT
01227 634886
From celebrations and concerts, fairs and festivals, to conferences, meetings, group classes and weddings, the space can be shaped for your plans, budget and enjoyment. Steeped in history, Westgate Hall has been a dynamic community space within Canterbury’s city walls for over a century, and lies in the heart of the city, just off the High Street, for easy reach from across Kent and London.
- Entry for all events can be made by the Pound Lane Car Park entrance only.
- The venue is fully accessible and pay and display parking is available directly opposite the venue.
- An at seat pre-order service for refreshments will be available – please contact the venue on 01227 634886 or email at [email protected] for further info.
ACCESS
The Westgate Hall is fully accessible with wheelchair seating available at the end of aisles. We ask that any patrons using a wheelchair please notify the Festival Box Office on 01227 457568 and seats will be processed for you.
PARKING
Pay and display parking is located directly behind the venue.
BY BUS
Stagecoach provides bus services to many Canterbury Festival locations. Please refer to stagecoachbus.com for bus times and routes.

The Malthouse Theatre
The Malthouse Theatre is a state of the art 380 capacity theatre with dance and drama studios, housed within a stunning conversion of a Victorian Malthouse. Programming high quality events for the public and standing pro
Malthouse Theatre,
Canterbury, CT2 7JA
- Parking is available on-site for up to 40 cars on a first-come basis. There are local carparks all within a 5-10 minute walk from the theatre including St Radigunds, Canterbury West Station and Kingsmead Leisure Centre.
- Staff will be available on the night to help guide you to your seats.
- Regretfully there will be no bar facilities.
- Merchandise will be available to purchase at all three events.
- If you require the toilets, please use them before or after the performance. They will be operated on a one-in and one-out basis.
ACCESS
The Malthouse is fully accessible with Blue Badge parking available.
PARKING
There is limited parking onsite for up to 40 spaces available on a first come basis. There are local carparks all within a 5-10 minute walk from the theatre:
St Radigunds
Canterbury West Station
Kingsmead Leisure Centre
Please note do not park in the King’s School Recreation Centre as gates are locked when site is closed and you risk not being able to access your vehicle.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The nearest train station is Canterbury West and there is a bus stop on St Stephen’s road at the end of Malthouse road and the theatre.
‘Any surplus we make is invested in free community activities, developing the talents of young people, and enhancing Canterbury’s cultural
Rosie, Festival Director
reputation. Please come – come often – and enjoy!’