Canterbury City Show 2026

Name: Canterbury City Show 2026
Start: 2026-07-25T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-26T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Westgate Gardens, Canterbury, Kent

Schedule

Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Westgate Gardens, Canterbury, Kent | Canterbury, EN

The Canterbury City Show is back! Bigger, bolder, and right in the heart of the city.
Across two days — Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July — we're taking over Westgate Gardens, Westgate Square, the Guildhall, and Toddler's Cove for a free weekend celebrating everything that makes Canterbury brilliant.
Live music, pro wrestling, sports, talks, food, community stalls, children's activities, and more.
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🎶 WHAT'S ON
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🎵 Live music on the Gardens Mainstage across both days
🤼 Pro wrestling shows in Westgate Square from United Kingdom Pro Wrestling
⚽ A pop-up Sports Zone with have-a-go sessions — cricket, boxing, archery, karate, and more
🎤 Talks, workshops, and live discussions at the Guildhall
🎨 Interactive workshops including creative writing, language tasters, and singing
🍕 Local food and drink from some of Kent's best street food vendors
🛍️ Artisan makers, market stalls, and community organisations
🚒 Blue Light Zone at Toddler's Cove
🌍 Afro-Caribbean Family Fest at Toddler's Cove
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILIES
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The Family Zone in Westgate Gardens has loads of hands-on activities for children of all ages, and there's a dedicated space for younger families with storytelling, soft play, and baby-friendly facilities. Bring a blanket, grab some food, and make a day of it.
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💛 OUR SPONSORS
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The Canterbury City Show is made possible by the generous support of local and national partners.
☀️ Canterbury BID · Lenleys Home · Meta ☀️
Impact PR & Design · Kent County Council · Mayah's Legacy · Omicron Repro · Take Off
Hannah Croft IBCLC · Lifestyle Fitness Canterbury · Mental Health Matters · Rotary Canterbury Clubs · TinyTalk Kent Downs · University of Kent · Westgate One
Interested in sponsoring? We still have a small number of partnership opportunities available. Get in touch: www.canterburycityshow.co.uk
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🤝 GET INVOLVED
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We're looking for:
🎪 Community groups and charities who'd like a stall
🙋 Volunteers to help on the day
📩 Sponsors and partners
Get in touch on our website: www.canterburycityshow.co.uk
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❓ FAQs
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🎟️ Is it free?
Yes! The Canterbury City Show is completely free to attend. No tickets needed — just turn up.
🐕 Can I bring my dog?
Well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.
🚗 Where do I park?
The show is in the centre of Canterbury, well served by public transport. There's no dedicated event parking, but the city's public car parks are a short walk away. We'd encourage walking, cycling, or using the Park & Ride where possible.
♿ Is the event accessible?
Westgate Gardens is a flat, open green space. We're working to make the show as accessible as possible — more details on accessibility provisions will follow closer to the event.
🕐 What time does it start?
10am–5pm on both days.
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Is your business or organisation looking to boost local brand awareness? With 4,500 visitors a day, the Canterbury City Show is the biggest free community event in the city. Contact us today to join other Canterbury brands making the most of the good vibes and thousands of eyes!
See you in July. ☀️