Public Events at Canterbury Cathedral
Below you will find details of our main public events. To see details of all events and services, check the Calendar View, which can be viewed per day, week or month. For news items, see the News & Newsletter section.
June 2022
Making History: Church, State and Conflict
Ongoing
A major new exhibition in Canterbury Cathedral’s Crypt allows visitors to explore up close, for the first time, a unique collection of artefacts – including the battle shield, gauntlets and jupon of medieval warrior Edward The Black Prince, and fragments of Thomas Becket’s shrine – that tell the complex, and often violent, story of Church-State relations. read more...
Lunchtime Summer Song Recital – Through the Window of Life
29 June, 13.30
Cathedral Choral Scholar, Joel Heritage, Tenor, will perform the fourth Summer Song Recital. The programme of music will feature songs by Fauré, Finzi and Mendelssohn. read more...
July 2022
Medieval Canterbury Pageant and Trail
2 July
Hear ye, hear ye! Canterbury Medieval Pageant returns for more, free, medieval mayhem for all ages (even middle ages!). Expect a colourful parade featuring historical characters and re-enactment groups, music and giants, along with a family trail through various locations in the city. read more...
Lunchtime Summer Song Recital – L’Espange
6 July, 13.30
L’Espange – Song Recital Cathedral Choral Scholar Harry Swanson, Bass, will perform our final Summer Song Recital. The programme of music will explore the links between France and Spain, featuring songs by Manuel de Falla, Puccini and Ravel. read more...
Friendly Singing for Wellbeing
11 July, 14.00
Join us each month for a fun and friendly activity for older people and their carers that focuses on the health and wellbeing benefits of singing. You’ll enjoy a variety of popular songs, followed by a cuppa and a biscuit! Led by Adrian Bawtree, Second Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral. read more...
The Canterbury UNESCO Tour
15 July, 09.30
This fully-guided six-hour tour visits Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s church, the three sites in the city that together make Canterbury a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to give a fascinating and detailed insight into the introduction of Roman Christianity to Britain. read more...
Julian Meeting
21 July, 18.30
If you are drawn to silent prayer, do come and join our Julian Meetings. Silent or contemplative prayer began around the 4th century and Julian Meetings (named after Julian of Norwich) have been held nationwide since 1971. read more...
September 2022
Julian Meeting
8 September, 18.30
If you are drawn to silent prayer, do come and join our Julian Meetings. Silent or contemplative prayer began around the 4th century and Julian Meetings (named after Julian of Norwich) have been held nationwide since 1971. read more...
Friendly Singing for Wellbeing
12 September, 14.00
Join us each month for a fun and friendly activity for older people and their carers that focuses on the health and wellbeing benefits of singing. You’ll enjoy a variety of popular songs, followed by a cuppa and a biscuit! Led by Adrian Bawtree, Second Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral. read more...
October 2022
Julian Meeting
6 September, 18.30
If you are drawn to silent prayer, do come and join our Julian Meetings. Silent or contemplative prayer began around the 4th century and Julian Meetings (named after Julian of Norwich) have been held nationwide since 1971. read more...
Friendly Singing for Wellbeing
10 October, 14.00
Join us each month for a fun and friendly activity for older people and their carers that focuses on the health and wellbeing benefits of singing. You’ll enjoy a variety of popular songs, followed by a cuppa and a biscuit! Led by Adrian Bawtree, Second Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral. read more...
November 2022
Julian Meeting
3 November, 18.30
If you are drawn to silent prayer, do come and join our Julian Meetings. Silent or contemplative prayer began around the 4th century and Julian Meetings (named after Julian of Norwich) have been held nationwide since 1971. read more...
Friendly Singing for Wellbeing
14 November, 14.00
Join us each month for a fun and friendly activity for older people and their carers that focuses on the health and wellbeing benefits of singing. You’ll enjoy a variety of popular songs, followed by a cuppa and a biscuit! Led by Adrian Bawtree, Second Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral. read more...
December 2022
Julian Meeting
1 December, 18.30
If you are drawn to silent prayer, do come and join our Julian Meetings. Silent or contemplative prayer began around the 4th century and Julian Meetings (named after Julian of Norwich) have been held nationwide since 1971. read more...
Friendly Singing for Wellbeing
12 December, 14.00
Join us each month for a fun and friendly activity for older people and their carers that focuses on the health and wellbeing benefits of singing. You’ll enjoy a variety of popular songs, followed by a cuppa and a biscuit! Led by Adrian Bawtree, Second Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral. read more...