Canterbury’s annual two-week extravaganza of the arts will return this Autumn. At the Canterbury Festival, expect classical concerts and eclectic gigs, theatre, circus, talks, family events and more in the heart of this historic cathedral city. More details to follow once events have been confirmed.

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Prices
Free and Ticketed.

Runtime
16th to 31st October 2026
Hours vary - provisional on our calendar.

Travel Details

Train
Canterbury West and Canterbury East stations - 5-10 minutes from the town centre.

Bus
Canterbury Bus Station, top of the High Street, town centre.

Parking
Park and Ride
New Dover Road, CT1 3EJ
Wincheap, CT1 3TY
Sturry Road, CT1 1AD
Pay & Display parking and car parks throughout the city.

© Picture Credit: Canterbury Cathedral.

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