Upcoming · Canterbury, United Kingdom
Things to Do in Canterbury, United Kingdom
Canterbury hosts around 1,100 upcoming events, with approximately 450 scheduled for the next 30 days. About 15% of these listings are free to attend. The largest category is Hiking & Outdoors with roughly 400 events, followed by Community & Social gatherings and Workshops & Classes. Other popular types include Wellness & Mindfulness, Business & Networking, and Seasonal & Holiday activities. Performers appearing on upcoming dates include Karnataka, Orbital, Mark Thomas, Rachel Parris, Aurie Styla, and others. The venues with the most listings are Canterbury Heritage Museum, Canterbury Secret Venue, Westgate Hall, The Living Well, Singleton Environment Centre, and The Cuban. Free events make up a significant portion of the programme for visitors looking to save money. This city has a population of about 55,000 according to 2011 data.
City facts
- Weather
- 10°C · Overcast · High 13° / low 7°C · 100% precip
- Population
- 54,880 (2011)
- Area
- 72.8 km²
- Elevation
- 3 m
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music78Theater & Performing Arts25Comedy5Festivals8Exhibitions & Art10Museums & Heritage13Food & Drink42Sports & Fitness17Family & Kids39Nightlife & Clubbing34Hiking & Outdoors385Workshops & Classes100Talks & Lectures25Movies & Film15Community & Social120Business & Networking59Wellness & Mindfulness85Seasonal & Holiday90Speed Dating & Singles18🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Sat 24 Oct
9:00 · Free
Open-air Qigong - Guided Practice
Westgate Gardens · Saint Peter's Street, Canterbury, CT1 2BQ
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
9:00 · £12 +
Saturday Autumn Yoga at Walmer Castle and Gardens
Walmer Castle and Gardens · Kingsdown Road, Walmer, CT14 7LJ
Wellness & Mindfulness
£12 +
Sold out9:00 · £75 +
Gothic Games Canterbury: October 3 Player Team 40K RTT
The Canterbury Primary School · Franklyn Road, Canterbury, CT2 8PT
Workshops & Classes
£75 +
Sold out9:30 · £9.38 +
✨ Hatha Yoga – Saturday Morning Reset Victory Hall, Hamstreet
Victory Hall · B2067 Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2NJ
Wellness & Mindfulness
£9.38 +
9:30 · Free
The Romanian Saturday School "Stefan cel Mare si Sfant" Kent
St Stephen's Church Hall · 1A Hales Drive, Canterbury, CT2 7AB
Family & Kids
Free
10:00 · £0 +
Battle of Britain Memorial Entry Tickets
Battle of Britain Memorial · New Dover Road, Capel-le-Ferne, CT18 7JJ
Hiking & Outdoors
£0 +
10:00 · £2 +
< CANCELLED > Wildlife Rangers for 11-16yrs, RHNR (420337035)
Rye Harbour Discovery Centre · Harbour Road, Rye Harbour, TN31 7FW
Family & Kids
£2 +
10:00 · Free
The Future is Green
Ramsgate Space CIC · 17 Albert Court, Ramsgate, ct11 9dn
Business & Networking
Free
10:00 · £8 +
Thanet Card Show 8
Quex Barn Farm Shop · Quex View Road, Birchington-on-Sea, CT7 0BB
Workshops & Classes
£8 +
10:00 · £0 +
Roman Museum Advance Booking 2026
Canterbury Roman Museum · 11A Butchery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JR
Museums & Heritage
£0 +
10:00 · £6.13 +
Pick Your Own Pumpkin, Nr Ashford, Kent
Pick Your Own Pumpkin · Cheesemans Green Lane Sevington, Ashford, TN25 7HX
Seasonal & Holiday
£6.13 +
Sold out10:00 · Free
Sheerness Social Bike Ride
New Road · New Road, Sheerness, ME12
Sports & Fitness
Free
10:00 · See listing
Feast of Saint Jude celebrations
Shrine of Saint Jude · 34 Tanners Street, Faversham, ME13 7JW
Community & Social
See listing
11:00 · Free
Workshops and performance with Eve Stainton
Quench Gallery · Cliftonville Ave, Margate, CT9 2NU
Business & Networking
Free
11:00 · Free
SEA - Cowrie Shell Workshop
People Dem Collective HQ · Building 1, 2-12 Harold Road, Cliftonville, CT9
Talks & Lectures
Free
11:00 · £9.38 +
Guided Meditation In Folkestone
Atma Lounge · 54 The Old High Street, Folkestone, CT20 1RN
Wellness & Mindfulness
£9.38 +
11:00 · £0 +
The Making of Marlowe: Poet, Playwright, Provocateur
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge · 18 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RA
Community & Social
£0 +
11:00 · £5 +
Kid’s Author Event: Claire Linney 'Time Tub Travellers: Roman Rescue' (7+)
Happy Reading Children's Bookshop · 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs, CT10 3AZ
Family & Kids
£5 +
11:00 · Free
MARGATE OLD TOWN MARKET
Margate Old Town Market · Market Place, Margate, CT9 1ES
Community & Social
Free
11:00 · £0 +
Autum South Essex Foraging Walk
Parlour Cafe · Farm Ferry Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8PJ
Hiking & Outdoors
£0 +
12:00 · £49.46 +
BOTTOMLESS HALOWEEN BRUNCHES
Santa Carla Margate · 8 The Centre Santa Carla Margate, Margate, CT9 1JG
Food & Drink
£49.46 +
12:00 · Free
The Youth Club
The Coffee Corner · 51-52 Saint Dunstans Street, Canterbury, CT2 8BS
Community & Social
Free
12:00 · £5.99 +
Canterbury Audio Tour: From Cathedral Stones to Cultural Thrones
Canterbury Heritage Museum · Stour St., Canterbury, CT1 2NR
Hiking & Outdoors
£5.99 +
12:30 · Free
SEA - Cowrie Shell Workshop
People Dem Collective HQ · Building 1, 2-12 Harold Road, Cliftonville, CT9
Talks & Lectures
Free
12:30 · £98.10 +
Cowgirl & Cowboy Country, Rock & Indie Bottomless Brunch
The Cuban · 43 High Street, Canterbury, CT1 2RY
Nightlife & Clubbing
£98.10 +
13:00 · Free
Free beginners walk at Pegwell Bay NNR
Pegwell Bay Country Park · A256 Sandwich Road, Cliffsend, CT12 5JB
Hiking & Outdoors
Free
Sold out13:00 · £12 +
Halloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - Thanet
Hotel Chocolat · Westwood Cross Retail Park,Margate Road #Unit 2, Thanet, CT10 2BF
Food & Drink
£12 +
Sold out13:00 · £6 +
National Emergency Briefing: Community Screening with discussion + lunch
ARK - Cliftonville Cultural Space · Albion Road, Cliftonville, CT9 2HP
Community & Social
£6 +
13:00 · £12 +
Halloween Chocolate Tasting Experience - Canterbury
Hotel Chocolat Canterbury · Hotel Chocolat #8-9 The Parade, Canterbury, CT1 2SG
Food & Drink
£12 +
Sold out13:45 · £38.62 +
Needle Felting Workshop: Autumn Harvest & Cosy Woodlands
St George's · 8 Audley Road, Folkestone, CT20 3QA
Workshops & Classes
£38.62 +
Plan ahead
Coastal Christmas Celebration
Thu 17 Dec · Royal Temple Yacht Club Ltd
The Skin Edit | Skin Analysis, Live Microneedling & Obagi Skincare
Thu 12 Nov · The Derma Clinic Kent
Ghost Hunt At Ramsgate Tunnels
Sat 28 Nov · Ramsgate Tunnels
Property & Poppadoms - Kent
Tue 10 Nov · KOYLA
Godmersham & Crundale Mature Drivers & Passengers Course
Wed 2 Dec · Godmersham & Crundale Village Hall
Guided Walk around Larkey Valley Wood, Chartham
Sun 22 Nov · Larkey Valley Wood Car Park
Every time I meet you feels like doom: Margate launch party
Thu 12 Nov · Bar Nothing
Street Photography - Margate
Sat 7 Nov · Costa Coffee - Margate
Frequently asked questions about events in Canterbury
- Are there free events in Canterbury?
- Yes, approximately 15% of the listed events are free to attend. This offers a variety of options for visitors who do not wish to pay an entry fee.
- What is the most common type of event?
- Hiking & Outdoors is the largest category with about 400 listings. Other frequent types include Community & Social events and Workshops & Classes.
- Which venues host the most events?
- The top venues for upcoming listings are Canterbury Heritage Museum, Canterbury Secret Venue, Westgate Hall, The Living Well, Singleton Environment Centre, and The Cuban.
- Who are some performers with dates in this city?
- Upcoming performers include Karnataka, Orbital, Mark Thomas, Rachel Parris, and Aurie Styla. You can find their specific dates within the full event listings.