What's On in Canterbury
4 tonight · 1 on now · 2 ongoing · 8 this weekend · 16 this week · 29 in the next two weeks.
It's Friday in Canterbury: 4 events on tonight and 16 this week, with 29 over the next two weeks. 1 event is already running. 2 exhibitions, seasons and programmes are ongoing. The busiest spots right now are Club Chemistry and Malthouse Theatre.
Today and tonight in Canterbury · Fri 23 Oct · 4
Evening · 3
- — Evie Amber live at Old City Bar — Evie Amber live in concert at Old City Bar, Canterbury on Friday, 23 October 2026 starting at 19:00.
- — George Stocken live at Drapers Arms — George Stocken live in concert at Drapers Arms, Canterbury on Friday, 23 October 2026 starting at 21:00.
- — Kevin Iverson live at The Shakespeare — Kevin Iverson live in concert at The Shakespeare, Canterbury on Friday, 23 October 2026 starting at 21:00.
Late · 1
- — UNA NOCHE EN CANTERBURY at The Cuban · from £6 — UNA NOCHE EN CANTERBURY 🇪🇸 Join the Spanish Society for an evening at The Cuban 📅 Friday 23rd October 🕙 10pm – 3am 📍…
Tomorrow · Sat 24 Oct · 3
Evening · 3
- — The Dr Hook Songbook at Malthouse Theatre — The songs of American country rock band, Dr. Hook, are timeless classics. Who can forget ‘Sylvia’s Mother’, ‘When…
- — Sean Pout live at The Shakespeare — Sean Pout live in concert at The Shakespeare, Canterbury on Saturday, 24 October 2026 starting at 21:00.
- — ON REPEAT ∙ Y2K RAVING | Canterbury | Canterbury Freshers 2026 at Club Chemistry · from £5 — it’s time to rock those apple bottom jeans and boots with the fur as we bring back all the nostalgia from the 2000’s 🤩…
Sun 25 Oct · 1
Evening · 1
- — Okay You Win live at The Lady Luck · Free — Okay You Win live in concert at The Lady Luck, Canterbury on Sunday, 25 October 2026 starting at 18:00.
Mon 26 Oct · 2
Daytime · 1
- — Alice in Wonderland- The Ballet at Malthouse Theatre — Venue update 21 Octoer 2026: Access to the Balcony is via stairs as the lift at Malthouse is currently out of action…
Tue 27 Oct · 3
Evening · 2
- — The Opera Boys- The Farewell Tour Starring Paul Potts at Malthouse Theatre — Venue update 21 Octoer 2026: Access to the Balcony is via stairs as the lift at Malthouse is currently out of action…
- — Delicia live at The Lady Luck — Delicia live in concert at The Lady Luck, Canterbury on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 starting at 20:00.
Late · 1
- — HOCAS POCAS at The Cuban · from £5 — Generations I – Hocus Pocas returns for another year In collaboration with Canterbury Vibes It’s our first event event…
Thu 29 Oct · 2
Evening · 1
- — CITI FRIGHT NIGHT 🎃 at Citi Terrace · from £5 — 👻 CITI FRIGHT @ Citi Terrace Thursday 29th of October | 1 Longmarket Court, The Terrace, Canterbury CT1 2JS Get ready…
Late · 1
- — Basement Sessions – Halloween 🎃 Takeover at Alberrys · from £5 — 👻👻A NEW EDM NIGHT SPAWNS IN CANTERBURY THIS HALLOWEEN 👻👻 The Basement Sessions crew are coming to Alberrys, a hidden…
Later
- — Jorja. live at Old City Bar — Jorja. live in concert at Old City Bar, Canterbury on Friday, 30 October 2026 starting at 19:00.
- — Double or Nothing live at The Shakespeare — Double or Nothing live in concert at The Shakespeare, Canterbury on Friday, 30 October 2026 starting at 21:00.
- — HALLOWEEN BALL @ The Roof Top Canterbury at The Rooftop Resident Kitchen and Bar | Notorious BRG · from £10 — HIGH SPIRITS: Halloween above the city Saturday 31 October, 7pm until 11pm The Rooftop, Hampton by Hilton, 8 St…
- — SixFold live at Penny Theatre — SixFold live in concert at Penny Theatre, Canterbury on Saturday, 31 October 2026 starting at 20:00.
- — Decades Showband live at Drapers Arms · Free — Decades Showband live in concert at Drapers Arms, Canterbury on Saturday, 31 October 2026 starting at 20:00.
- — Malicious Compliance live at The Lady Luck (2 dates) — Malicious Compliance live in concert at The Lady Luck, Canterbury on Monday, 2 November 2026 starting at 18:00.
On now
1 event in Canterbury opened earlier and is still running.
- On now — runs until 23 October 2026 — ERA NIGHT at The Cuban · from £4 — No time wasted — ERA NIGHT IS BACK. 🪩🎶 After an unforgettable night last year, we’re taking it back through the eras…
Ongoing in Canterbury
Exhibitions, seasons and programmes running for a while.
- Ongoing — until 27 October 2026 — Canterbury Freshers Week 2026 – Official Your Freshers Guide | Canterbury Freshers 2026 – SOLD OUT! ⛔ at Club Chemistry · from £9 — Canterbury Freshers Week 2026 🔥 – The Biggest Events of Canterbury Freshers 2026 🎉 FRESHERS WRISTBANDS ARE NOW SOLD…
- Ongoing — until 27 October 2026 — Canterbury Freshers Week 2026 – Official Your Freshers Guide – Free T-Shirt With Every Ticket 👕 at Club Chemistry · from £9.99 — Canterbury Freshers Week 2026 🔥 – The Biggest Events of Canterbury Freshers 2026 🎉 SOLD OUT EVENTS FOR 15 YEARS+ 🏆…
Festivals near Canterbury
- — Halloween Fest (8 days) at Quex Park, Birchington
- — Blue Reef Festival 2027 (3 days) at Loddington Farm
Where it's happening in Canterbury
- Club Chemistry — 3 events
- Malthouse Theatre — 3 events
- The Cuban — 3 events
- The Lady Luck — 3 events
- The Shakespeare — 3 events
Nearby towns
About what's on in Canterbury
What's on in Canterbury tonight?
Evie Amber live at Old City Bar; George Stocken live at Drapers Arms; Kevin Iverson live at The Shakespeare — 4 events on tonight.
What's happening in Canterbury this weekend?
4 events this weekend in Canterbury, including The Dr Hook Songbook and Sean Pout live at The Shakespeare.
Are there any free events in Canterbury?
4 events in this guide are free to attend, including Okay You Win live at The Lady Luck.
Where does this listing come from?
Listings are gathered daily from venues and local sources across Canterbury, alongside events published directly on FolkAir.
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