Canterbury City Show
a community celebration for the city, by the city
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July 2026
Westgate Gardens & Westgate Square, Canterbury
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A taste of what's to come
Live music, great food, and the best of Canterbury
Live Music
Food & Drink
Summer Treats
Family Fun
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2026 Line-Up
Who's Playing
Saturday 25 July
- Raven Drummers— high-energy drumming collective
- Landmark Show Choir— show choir
- Terravoces— vocal ensemble
- Ian Fox— live music
- Kent Soul Choirs— soul & gospel choir
- Some Voices— 50–70 singer pop choir
- Upping The Shanty— women's shanty choir
- Lowering The Tone— men's shanty choir
- Canterbury Musical Theatre Society— musical theatre
Sunday 26 July
- Doddington Ukulele Movement— ukulele collective
- Crush— duo
- Marie— harp
- Herne Bay Community Singers— community choir
- Graeme— saxophone
- Canterbury Musical Theatre Society— musical theatre
- DPA Kids + Zak— youth performance & acoustic
- Callum & Josh Quartet— jazz quartet
- Gypskazz— gypsy jazz — closing set
- Ax— solo guitar & voice
- Canterbury Sing Space— community choir
9 zones to explore
What's On at the Show
Live Music
Gardens Mainstage
Sat: Raven Drummers, Some Voices, Upping The Shanty & more. Sun: Gypskazz, Callum & Josh Quartet, Marie on harp & more
Talks & Workshops
The Guildhall
Tudor history, river ecology, flash fiction, choir workshops and more — free to attend, booking required
Book your spot →Food & Drink
Across the site
Wood-fired pizza, burritos, street food & The Stroppy Mare horsebox bar
The Wrestling Ring
Sports Zone
Live pro wrestling from UKPW — body slams, big characters, big drama. Both days.
Arts, Crafts & Market Stalls
Westgate Gardens
Handmade goods, local produce & gifts from independent makers across Kent
Toddler's Cove
Westgate Gardens
Soft play, Razzamataz kids' characters, face painting and family-friendly fun in the shade
Afro Caribbean Family Zone
Toddler's Cove
A vibrant celebration of Afro Caribbean culture — music, food, and family activities. All welcome.
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