Events in Canterbury From 30th March – 5th April 2026

You can find cultural performances, live music nights, and family-friendly activities across Canterbury this week. The Marlowe Theatre hosts Matthew Bourne’s acclaimed ballet adaptation of The Red Shoes, a contemporary take on medieval liturgical drama performed under candlelight in the nave. In smaller venues, local bands from Kent and Essex play acoustic sets at The Garter Inn, while jazz nights continue weekly at Pippa’s on Stour Street.

For families during school holidays, interactive trails link artefacts from the Roman and Anglo-Saxon collections to sites around The Cathedral Close. Paint-and-sip evenings supporting local conservation efforts are held at St Martin’s Church Hall every Wednesday, this week focuses on medieval manuscript illumination.

Guided walks along sections of the city wall, recently restored near the East Gate entrance, explore late-Roman defensive structures; these begin from Canterbury West railway station and last around 75 minutes. Bookings required due to space limits.

Daily services at Canterbury Cathedral remain open this week, with scheduled periods of silent prayer every Tuesday morning.

Check the listings below for times, locations, and booking details.