What's On
Canterbury City Show brings live music, great food, community stalls, pro wrestling, sports, talks and more to the heart of Canterbury — all free. 2027 date to be announced.
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2027 Date Coming Soon
Westgate Gardens & Westgate Square, Canterbury
Gardens Mainstage
Live Music
The heart of the show. Live music from local choirs, bands, and solo artists across both days — sea shanties, drumming, soul, jazz, harp and more.
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Explore the Zones
Across the site
Food & Drink
Wood-fired pizza, burritos, street food and more — plus The Stroppy Mare horsebox bar for cold drinks in the sun.
Westgate Gardens
Arts, Crafts & Market Stalls
Handmade goods, gifts and local produce from independent makers including Fox & Fern Florals, Teetta’s House of Choux, Kuch by G&G, RO KENT CIC, Roouh, Dan Wood and more.
Across the site
Community Fayre
Local charities, community groups, and a Blue Lights exhibition with Canterbury Fire Station and Kent Police. A chance to connect with the organisations that make Canterbury tick.
The Guildhall
Talks & Workshops
An indoor programme of talks and workshops at The Guildhall, plus timed Sports Zone activities in Westgate Square \u2014 Tudor history, flash fiction, choir workshops, Zumba, yoga, tai chi, kung fu and more. Free to attend; book your spot.
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Sports Zone
The Wrestling Ring
Live pro wrestling from UKPW. Expect body slams, big characters, and even bigger drama. Family-friendly and guaranteed to get the crowd going.
Westgate Square
Sports Zone
UKPW Pro Wrestling, axe throwing and archery with Prince of Wales Youth Club, UK Army interactive careers stand, Wugong Academy (tai chi, qigong & kung fu), university multi-sport sessions, minigolf, inflatable tennis and Sports Connect pop-up soccer arena. All at Westgate Square \u2014 free to join in.
With thanks to
The Hip Hop Academy's Future Cities Pop Up
Kids: What kind of city would you want YOUR children to grow up in? One full of colour, inspiration & play? One free of smog, litter & grey? Craft your vision of a brighter future by upcycling waste materials from the event into a co-created model of a vibrant, healthy & happy city! Then get on the mic to share your ideas for the ultimate urban upgrade through rhythm & rhyme, painting lyrical landscapes over some bangin beats!
Exhibitors & Stallholders
Browse stalls and exhibitors from across Kent and beyond.
The Venue
Westgate Gardens & Westgate Square
Right in the heart of Canterbury — the show stretches from the historic Westgate Towers along the river through Westgate Gardens.
Westgate Gardens, Canterbury CT1 2BJ
Get DirectionsA Taste of What's to Come
From live music and street food to community stalls and family activities — here's a glimpse of what awaits at Canterbury City Show.