What's On 2026
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July
Two days of live music, great food, community stalls, pro wrestling, sports, talks and more — all free, all in the heart of Canterbury.
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July
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th
2026 — Westgate Gardens & Westgate Square, Canterbury
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Guildhall Talks & Workshops
Tudor history, river ecology, flash fiction, choir workshops and more. Free to attend — reserve your space online.
2026 Line-Up
Acts Announced
Saturday 25 July
Sunday 26 July
Both Days
More acts to be announced
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Gardens Mainstage
Live Music
The heart of the show. Saturday brings sea shanties from Upping The Shanty & Lowering The Tone, drumming from the Raven Drummers, show choirs, Some Voices and Canterbury Musical Theatre Society. Sunday closes with Gypskazz bringing gypsy jazz, plus Crush, Marie on harp, the Callum & Josh Quartet 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 — Tudor history, river ecology, flash fiction, choir workshops, Zumba, yoga, tai chi, kung fu and more. Free to attend; book your spot.
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This Year's Additions
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 — both days.
Westgate Square
Sports Zone
UKPW Pro Wrestling, axe throwing and archery with Prince of Wales Youth Club, Kent Cricket, 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 — free to join in. Book your free space for timed sessions on the Tickets page.
Toddler’s Cove
Afro Caribbean Family Zone
A vibrant celebration of Afro Caribbean culture — all welcome to join in this fun cultural sharing with music, food and family activities.
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 2026.