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.
May 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...
Sacred Bodies: The Art of Dennis Creffield
02 May - 23 May
In its exhibition of 400 Years of Drawing, the Tate placed one of the Cathedral drawings of Dennis Creffield next to one by Turner – a sign of the esteem in which the artist Dennis Creffield (1931-2018) is held. read more...
A Day Exploring the Gardens at Canterbury Cathedral
23 May, 10.00-17.00
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. – Marcus Tullius Cicero Join the team at Canterbury Cathedral for a fascinating day exploring gardens and garden history at Canterbury Cathedral. read more...
Lunchtime Summer Song Recitals
25 May, 13.30
Our Summer Song Recital series will begin with a performance by our Tenor Choral Scholar, David Walsh and will include a range of works by Monteverdi and Handel. The free* to attend recitals will take place in the Eastern Crypt. read more...
The Canterbury UNESCO Tour
26 May, 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...
The FRIENDly Platinum Prom
28 May, 18.00
Kick off your Jubilee festivities with a celebration of Royal Music in honour of The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral’s First Friend on the Roll, Her Majesty The Queen. Our music will be led by The Central Band of the Royal British Legion, who are performing at the Cathedral for the first time since 2010. read more...
Stone Week
30 May-1 June, 10.30-15.30
Have you got what it takes to be a Cathedral stonemason? Find out this half term at our drop-in sessions led by the Canterbury Cathedral Stonemasonry team, where you will have the opportunity to carve your initials using traditional medieval techniques! read more...
Talk: From Princess to Queen
31 May, 14.30
As part of the Friends of Canterbury Cathedral’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, discover how the childhood experiences of Elizabeth II influenced her role as Queen, wife and mother. read more...
June 2022
Boy Chorister Auditions
4 June
On Saturday 4 June 2022, Canterbury Cathedral will host auditions for prospective boy choristers currently in school years 3 or 4, to start at the Cathedral in September 2022 or January 2023. Auditions should be booked in advance with the Cathedral Music Department. read more...
The Canterbury UNESCO Tour
7 June, 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
9 June, 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
13 June, 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...
Talk: Sweetness and Light: Bees, Wax, and Honey
14 June, 10.30
Terrie Chrones, food historian and member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, returns to talk to Friends about the importance of bees, wax, and honey with examples of art, images, and culinary history, including texts from the Cathedral Library. read more...
In a Strange Land: An evening with Lemn Sissay and Stile Antico
17 June, 19.30
The BAFTA-nominated International prize-winning writer, Lemn Sissay and one of the world’s most accomplished and innovative vocal ensembles, Stile Antico, join forces with the Syrian, London-based oud player, Rihab Azar, in a stunning concert of words and music themed around one of the most important issues of our day. read more...
The Canterbury UNESCO Tour
23 June, 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...
Girls’ Choir Auditions
25 June
On Saturday 25 June 2022, Canterbury Cathedral will host auditions for prospective girl choristers currently in school year 7, to join the choir in September 2022. Auditions should be booked in advance with the Cathedral Music Department. Please register here by 12pm on Wednesday 22 June 2022 to receive an audition time. read more...
A Day Exploring the Gardens at Canterbury Cathedral
27 June, 10.00-17.00
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. – Marcus Tullius Cicero Join the team at Canterbury Cathedral for a fascinating day exploring gardens and garden history at Canterbury Cathedral. 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...
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...