Whitstable Oyster Festival 2026
11-13 September 2026 · Whitstable, Kent
Whitstable's long-running Oyster Festival returns for a weekend of oyster eating, live music and harbour-side stalls, 11-13 September 2026.
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Heritage Open Days at Canterbury Cathedral
11-20 September 2026 · Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent
Free guided tours and exhibitions at Canterbury Cathedral as part of England's largest heritage festival, 11-20 September 2026.
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16-31 October 2026 · Canterbury city centre, Kent
Kent's leading arts festival brings over 130 events, from classical concerts to theatre and family fun, across the city, 16-31 October 2026.
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25 October 2026 · CCCU Sports Centre, Pilgrims Way, Canterbury, Kent
A trail marathon through the countryside south of Canterbury, starting and finishing at the Christ Church Sports Centre, Sunday 25 October 2026.
Read moreCanterbury Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026
14 November 2026 · Canterbury city centre, Kent
Canterbury BID's "Let it Snow" celebration lights up the city with staggered switch-ons across twelve locations, Friday 14 November 2026.
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Canterbury 10 Mile Road Race 2026
25 January 2026 · University of Kent Sports Centre, Canterbury, Kent
Over 1,500 runners took part in the Canterbury 10 Mile Road Race from the University of Kent Sports Centre, Sunday 25 January 2026.
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22 March 2026 · Chartham Village Hall, Chartham, Kent
A flat riverside 10k from Chartham to Canterbury and back, starting at Chartham Village Hall, Sunday 22 March 2026.
Read moreNew Inn Canterbury Bank Holiday Beer Festival 2026
22-25 May 2026 · The New Inn, Canterbury, Kent
A four-day beer festival in the garden of the New Inn, Canterbury, over the May Bank Holiday weekend, Friday 22 to Monday 25 May 2026.
Read moreUniversity of Kent Graduation Week 2026
27-31 July 2026 · Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent
University of Kent graduation ceremonies filled Canterbury Cathedral over five days, Monday 27 to Friday 31 July 2026.
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