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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Save the Date
July
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th
2026 — Westgate Gardens & Westgate Square, Canterbury
2026 Line-Up
First Acts Announced
Saturday
Sunday
Both days
More acts to be announced
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Gardens Mainstage
Live Music
The heart of the show. Saturday: Raven Drummers, Some Voices, Upping The Shanty, Lowering The Tone, Landmark Show Choir, Terravoces. Sunday: Callum & Josh Quartet, Gypskazz, Marie (harp), Crush (duo) — and more to come.
Supported by
Explore the Zones
Across the site
Food & Drink
Wood-fired pizza, burritos & more — plus The Stroppy Mare horsebox bar.
Westgate Gardens
Arts, Crafts & Market Stalls
Handmade goods, gifts, and local produce from makers including Fox & Fern Florals, Teetta’s House of Choux, Kuch by G&G, Fat & Sassy Bakes, Roouh, Dan Wood, Utility Warehouse and more.
Across the site
Community Fayre
Local charities, community groups, and a Blue Lights exhibition with Canterbury Fire Station and Kent Police.
The Guildhall
Talks & Workshops
An indoor programme at The Guildhall. Featuring Kent Soul Choirs workshop (Sat), Local History talk (Sat), Iain Goodall river ecology talks (both days), Canterbury Children’s Lit Fest (Sun), Doina Foundation / EMIC presentation (Sun) and Savoir Academy workshop (Sun).
New for 2026
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.
Westgate Square
Sports Zone
UKPW Pro Wrestling, Prince of Wales Youth Club (axe throwing, archery & more), Kent Cricket, and Sports Connect pop-up arena sessions. All at Westgate Square.
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.