Arts events in Canterbury

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The Purge Halloween | Canterbury

Fri, 31 Oct at 10:00 pm Tokyo Tea Rooms

GATHER - candlelit sound bath meditation

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm St Peter's Anglican Church Free

HALLOWEEN APOCALYPSE - FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm The Cuban

Marlowe Theatre Christmas Pantomime December 2025

 Sun, 28 Dec at 02:00 pm The Marlowe Theatre

00s Silent Disco in Canterbury Cathedral (ON SALE NOW!)

Sat, 07 Feb at 06:30 pm Canterbury Cathedral

Canterbury Christmas Lights Switch-On: Let It Snow!

 Fri, 14 Nov at 05:00 pm Canterbury, England, UK

The Musical Bottomless Brunch

 Sat, 15 Nov at 12:30 pm The Cuban

Music and Poetry for Remembrancetide

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm St. Stephen's Church, Canterbury GBP 6

Ghost Stories for Christmas

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:30 pm St Thomas' of Canterbury Church Hall GBP 14 to 17

Newton Faulkner

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm The Great Hall, Kent College, Canterbury

Wise Words for the Earth - Geopoetry

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:30 am The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge Free

FR#299 Leon String Quartet + Workshop Jazz Collective

 Thu, 27 Nov at 07:00 pm Fruitworks

Stories in the Dust @ The Gulbenkian Arts Centre

Thu, 30 Oct at 11:00 am Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury

Brimstone Midnight Release Party - Canterbury

 Mon, 17 Nov at 09:30 pm Waterstones GBP 10 to 27

Raymond Antrobus & Alice Vincent: Hearing and Being Heard

 Wed, 29 Oct at 07:30 pm Augustine Hall, Augustine House

The Albion Christmas Band at Folk in the Barn

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Gulbenkian Theatre

Canterbury 'Peter Pan' - Gulbenkian Theatre - 6th-8th November 2025

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:30 pm Gulbenkian Theatre

Calligraphy for Christmas Workshop

Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm The Little Studio on The Street

The Skatonics Live at The Penny Theatre

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:30 pm The Penny Theatre

Voiceover Acting Workshop - Canterbury - Final

 Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 am Hampton by Hilton Canterbury GBP 125

Folklore & Women: The power of folklore in reclaiming female stories

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm Canterbury Christ Church University GBP 14 to 33

🩸 The Possessed Canterbury - The Halloween Finale🩸

 Sat, 01 Nov at 09:30 pm Club Chemistry

12th Kent Regional Brain Injury Conference

 Fri, 07 Nov at 09:00 am Woolf College Lecture Theatre Free

Christmas Candle Painting Workshop

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:30 pm The Drapers Arms

The Sampler: Poetry Showcase & Open Mic

 Sat, 01 Nov at 02:00 pm Fruitworks, Canterbury

Martha Tilston at Folk in the Barn

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:30 pm Colyer-Ferguson Building

PSYCHO CITY🩸 Canterbury's Biggest Halloween Event 🎃

 Tue, 28 Oct at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

David Bowie Tribute (The Thin White Duke) @ Penny Theatre, Cantebury

 Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 pm The Penny Theatre

We Love Wednesdays: 🚩 Paint the town red 🚩

 Wed, 05 Nov at 10:00 pm 15 Station Rd E, CT12 Canterbury, United Kingdom

💀 The Haunting Canterbury - Kent's Biggest Halloween Night💀

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:30 pm Club Chemistry

Charity Arts Evening

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:00 pm Lilford Gallery GBP 20

C4 men's rugby x matches Movember fundraiser for Mindstep

Sat, 29 Nov at 07:30 pm Matches Sports Bar & Social Canterbury

FR#297 Nist-Nah Gamelan ensemble

 Tue, 18 Nov at 07:00 pm Gulbenkian Theatre

Professor Tracy Borman OBE The Stolen Crown Literary Dinner

 Wed, 12 Nov at 06:00 pm The Dog at Wingham

Linocut seasonal greetings cards, with lunch

 Fri, 12 Dec at 10:00 am Goodnestone Park

The Dunstans Live in the Westgate (6pm show)

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm The Pound at One Pound Lane GBP 12

FR#294 I think it was a feeling / Bill Hawkes

 Thu, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm Fruitworks

Voiceover Acting Workshop - Canterbury

 Sat, 01 Nov at 09:00 am Hampton by Hilton Canterbury GBP 125

FR#295 Trondheim Sinfonietta

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm Fruitworks

ON REPEAT ∙ ONE DIRECTION 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY

 Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals'

Sun, 14 Dec at 08:00 am Gulbenkian Theatre

HALLOWEEN RAVE! LOGAN D, MILLZ & MC ENAMIE, MORE TBA - TINY K & FRIENDS 4

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 pm The Venue

The Art of the Shamanic Journey Workshop - 2 Day Workshop

 Sat, 22 Nov at 12:00 am Yoga Health & Wellness

CITI FRIGHT NIGHT 🎃

Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm Citi Terrace

Author Talk: Ross Montgomery: The M**der at World's End - Canterbury

 Mon, 10 Nov at 06:30 pm Waterstones GBP 5 to 18

Echo 90 - Live at The Penny Theatre!

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:30 pm The Penny Theatre

Christmas Ceramic Bauble Painting Workshop

 Sat, 15 Nov at 02:00 pm 38a The Street, Ash, CT3 2EW Canterbury, United Kingdom

❤️Cuffin Szn💙- The Function - Canterbury

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

Live Music

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm The Street, Ickham, Canterbury

FR#298 Free Women / Bloody Men

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:00 pm Fruitworks

00s Silent Disco in Canterbury Cathedral - Saturday 7th February 2026

 Sat, 07 Feb at 06:30 pm Canterbury Cathedral GBP 32 to 39

Wolverhampton Walking Art Tour (from Canterbury)

 Fri, 07 Nov at 12:00 pm Canterbury West GBP 1,009

TINY K & FRIENDS 4: HALLOWEEN RAVE!

 Sat, 01 Nov at 10:00 pm The Venue

Poet's Wat

 Wed, 29 Oct at 05:00 pm Augustine Hall, Augustine House

FR#301 Piano in the Woods

 Thu, 11 Dec at 07:00 pm Fruitworks

ONAM 2025

 Sun, 02 Nov at 12:00 pm Ashford Road Community Association Hall

HALLOWEEN APOCALYPSE - SATURDAY 1ST NOVEMBER

 Sat, 01 Nov at 09:00 pm The Cuban

Pickleball Play for Adults (INDOORS)

 Tue, 11 Nov at 09:00 am Polo Farm Sports Club - Sports Hall GBP 8

Author event & writing workshop with Lucy Strange

 Thu, 30 Oct at 11:00 am Chapters coffee and books

A Christmas Candlelight Experience In Canterbury🕯️Saturday 20th December

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Canterbury Cathedral

Janina Ramirez in conversation - Canterbury

 Fri, 16 Jan at 06:30 pm Waterstones GBP 5 to 27

Prima Facie at Marlowe Theatre

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:30 pm Marlowe Theatre

Play reading: The Constant Wife (1926) by Somerset Maugham

 Tue, 18 Nov at 07:00 pm Friends Meeting House GBP 3

ON REPEAT

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

HALLOWEEN 🎃 TREASURE HUNT - CLAIM YOUR FREE SHOTS 👻

Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm The Cuban

Socialite Society - Indie On The Roof (Student Night)

 Thu, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm Socialite Rooftop Bar & Terrace

CT Fest ∙ Headliner TBC

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

The Runaway Killers - The Killers Tribute + Sucker Love - UK Placebo Tribute

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:30 pm The Penny Theatre

NIGHTMARE ON KENT SREET - ACS Halloween

 Thu, 30 Oct at 10:00 pm The Venue

ON REPEAT ∙ CHRISTMAS PARTY *10 £3 TICKETS LEFT*

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

Elton John Tribute Rocket MAX Live At The Penny Theatre

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:25 pm The Penny Theatre

A vegan Family Picnic

Sun, 02 Nov at 12:00 pm The Garlinge Theatre

Michael Mathers Leading Eminem Tribute Live at The Penny Theatre

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm The Penny Theatre

Red Hot Chili Players - Live Tribute Band - Canterbury

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm The Venue

Gothic Games Canterbury: November The Old World RTT

Sat, 15 Nov at 09:00 am The Canterbury Primary School

🤘 Face Down 🤘 ∙ Canterbury∙ - Pop Punk, Metal, Emo Night

 Mon, 01 Dec at 10:00 pm Tokyo tea rooms

Last Minute

Fri, 07 Nov at 09:00 am The Ballroom

Indie Rock Night ∙ INDIEWEEN (Halloween special) | CLUB CHEMISTRY TAKEOVER

 Thu, 30 Oct at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

🤘 Face Down 🤘 ∙ Halloween∙ - Pop Punk, Metal, Emo Night

 Mon, 03 Nov at 10:00 pm Tokyo tea rooms

Beaney Spotlight Tours

 Sat, 24 May at 02:30 pm The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge Free

Haunted European Night - Halloween

 Tue, 28 Oct at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

We Love Wednesdays: 🇬🇧 Best of Brits 🇬🇧

Wed, 03 Dec at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

We Love Wednesdays: 🦎Jungle Fever🦎

 Wed, 26 Nov at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

We Love Wednesdays: 🎅 Santas Ho Ho Hos🎅

Wed, 10 Dec at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

LATINO HALLOWEEN PARTY - TOP FLOOR CUBAN

 Thu, 30 Oct at 11:00 pm The Cuban

🎄Winter Wonderland 🎄- The Function - Canterbury

 Fri, 12 Dec at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

ON REPEAT ∙ ABBA DISCO *10 £3 TICKETS LEFT*

 Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

OVER 30'S CHRISTMAS DAYTIME CLUBBING - CANTERBURY

Sat, 13 Dec at 04:00 pm The Venue

We Love Wednesdays: 🎄 Jingle Bell Rock🎄

Wed, 17 Dec at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

We Love Wednesdays: 👶 Blast from the past👶

Wed, 19 Nov at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

TRICK OR TREAT🍭👻 SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE

 Wed, 29 Oct at 10:00 am Club Chemistry

VENSDAY - HALLOWEEN

 Wed, 29 Oct at 10:00 pm The Venue

ON REPEAT ∙ BRUNO MARS APPRECIATION PARTY *10 £3 TICKETS LEFT*

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

Indie Rock Night ∙ INDIEWEEN (Halloween special)

Thu, 30 Oct at 10:00 pm Tokyo Tea Rooms

KENT'S MOST LEGENDARY NYE 2025 | Chemistry Canterbury

Wed, 31 Dec at 09:30 pm Club Chemistry

HAUNTED DOLLS MANSION - Halloween 2025 Canterbury

 Thu, 30 Oct at 10:00 pm The Cuban

Indie Rock Night ∙ PUB CLASSICS *10 £3 TICKETS LEFT*

 Thu, 06 Nov at 10:00 pm Tokyo Tea Rooms

Indie Rock Night ∙ WINTER BALL *10 £3 TICKETS LEFT*

 Thu, 27 Nov at 10:00 pm Tokyo Tea Rooms

We Love Wednesdays: 💀 Dead Famous 💀

 Wed, 29 Oct at 10:00 pm Club Chemistry

Indie Rock Night ∙ FOOTY SHIRTS *10 £3 TICKETS LEFT*

 Thu, 13 Nov at 10:00 pm Tokyo Tea Rooms