Things to Do in Canterbury
526+ events and activities happening in Canterbury. From live music and theatre to free family days out.
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Roman Museum Advance Booking 2026
📍 Canterbury Roman Museum
Free - £20.00
The Making of Marlowe: Poet, Playwright, Provocateur
📍 The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
£0.00
FREEBody Butter Cocktails
📍 The Body Shop
FREEBlood donation session
📍 Westgate Hall
Boughton Under Blean weekday evening walk
📍 Boughton Under Blean Village Hall
£8.30
FREECanterbury Silent Book Club
📍 Chapters of Sturry
Community Gaming Sessions Summer 2026
📍 The Canterbury Primary School
Free - £6.00
Sketch & Social
📍 Rica's Bar & Kitchen - Whitstable
£5.00
FREEHome Ed family meet at sandgate community garden
📍 Sandgate community garden
FREEPoetry Atelier
📍 The Coffee Corner
Kids craft and Lego workshop - Summer holidays (6-12yrs)
📍 Bracken and Bloom flower and gift hut
£25.00
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2 day (16 hours) Outdoor First Aid Course
📍 Jays Wood
£141.56
FREEEast Kent Business Networking Event
📍 Canterbury
FREELip Scrub Making
📍 The Body Shop
FREEBeaney Spotlight Tours
📍 The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge
FREEEGN Next Wave Kent
📍 ABode Canterbury
FREECanterbury 5 a-side league
📍 Lifestyle Fitness Canterbury
Goodnestone Music Concert
📍 Goodnestone, Canterbury
BNI Breaking Boundaries Online (Canterbury, NZ) Business Networking Event
£39.00
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Indie Rock Night ∙ TOKYO TEA ROOMS RELAUNCH PARTY *8 TICKETS LEFT*
📍 Tokyo Tea Rooms
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📍 Tokyo Tea Rooms
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📍 Tokyo Tea Rooms
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What are the best things to do in Canterbury?▾
Canterbury offers 526+ upcoming events including live music, theatre, comedy, food festivals, family days out, sports events and free community activities. Browse our full listings for the latest recommendations.
What free things are there to do in Canterbury?▾
There are many free events in Canterbury — from outdoor festivals and markets to art exhibitions, community workshops and street performances. Check our free events page for the latest no-cost activities.
What's on in Canterbury this weekend?▾
Our weekend listings for Canterbury are updated daily. Find concerts, theatre shows, comedy nights, markets, sports events and family-friendly activities happening this Saturday and Sunday.
What are the best family activities in Canterbury?▾
Canterbury has plenty of family-friendly events including children's theatre, outdoor festivals, science workshops, arts and crafts sessions, and community events suitable for all ages.
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