11 shows and exhibitions in Canterbury
This festive season, escape to the Kentish coast for a dose of culture, with a stellar lineup of shows and exhibitions in Canterbury.


Bones in the Desert
1 Dec 2026
Gulbenkian Arts Centre (Canterbury)

National Theatre Connections Auditions
7 Nov 2026 – 2 May 2027
Gulbenkian Arts Centre (Canterbury)

University of Kent Concert Band – Meet the Band!
4 Dec 2026
Gulbenkian Arts Centre (Canterbury)

Teacher Network – Info Session!
7 Dec 2026
Gulbenkian Arts Centre (Canterbury)

Popular Performance: Alternative Cabaret
10 Dec 2026
Gulbenkian Arts Centre (Canterbury)

Funny Rabbit: James Barr
11 Dec 2026
Gulbenkian Arts Centre (Canterbury)

The Unthanks In Winter
12 Dec 2026
Gulbenkian Arts Centre (Canterbury)

CMC: Ode to Joyce
13 Dec 2026
Gulbenkian Arts Centre (Canterbury)

The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show
16 Dec 2026 – 17 Dec 2026
Gulbenkian Arts Centre (Canterbury)

Folk in the Barn: Albion Christmas Band
19 Dec 2026
Gulbenkian Arts Centre (Canterbury)

East Bridge Chorale: Handel’s Messiah
20 Dec 2026
Gulbenkian Arts Centre (Canterbury)