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August eventsEvents in Canterbury

Canterbury Events in August

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ONDA Open Air // Joss Dean + Gigsta // Canterbury at The Venue Canterbury

ONDA Open Air // Joss Dean + Gigsta // Canterbury

Saturday 1st August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Venue Canterbury

ONDA Open Air // Joss Dean + Gigsta // Canterbury

The Venue Canterbury

Rising house music stars JOSS DEAN + GIGSTA are coming to Canterbury for a huge OPEN AIR day party at The Venue on Sat 1st Aug!

Canterbury Live presents: JLS at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live presents: JLS

Friday 7th August

3:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live presents: JLS

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

With support from The Wanted 2.0 and special guest Pixie Lott!

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Becky Hill brings her euphoric catalogue of hits to Canterbury on Saturday 8th August, headlining a huge open-air show at St Lawrence Ground.

Country By Campfire at Rosewood Camping

Country By Campfire

Saturday 8th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Rosewood Camping, Canterbury

Country By Campfire

Rosewood Camping, Canterbury

Enjoy the UK's only Country By Campfire event whilst listening to live, raw acoustic country music under the stars.

Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 8th August

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

Expect jaw-dropping performances, side-splitting laughs, fierce lip-syncs, fabulous festive vibes & plenty of naughty or nice surprises along the way!

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness

Sunday 9th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Madness return to Canterbury this summer for a huge outdoor show at the iconic St Lawrence Ground, Kent Cricket on Sunday 9th August.

A New Day Festival 2026 at Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

A New Day Festival 2026

Fri 21st - Sun 23rd August

11:30am - 11:00pm

Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

A New Day Festival 2026

Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

3 day outdoor festival, held in the beautiful setting of Mt Ephraim Gardens, featuring the very best in classic and progrock, blues and roots music.

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 22nd August

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

Get ready to sing, dance, and slay as we pay tribute to the ultimate Pop Icons, timeless Legends, and fierce Divas who shaped music, style, and sass!

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Canterbury at Canterbury Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Canterbury

Tuesday 25th August

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Canterbury Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Canterbury

Canterbury Secret Venue (TBA)

These events by Unified Dating offers a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

Preston Summerfest 2026 at CT3 1HB

Preston Summerfest 2026

Fri 28th - Mon 31st August

2:00pm - 12:00am

CT3 1HB, Canterbury

Preston Summerfest 2026

CT3 1HB, Canterbury

We are a family friendly music festival in the heart of Kent that raises money for good causes. Check out our Facebook page for photos of our events.

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Canterbury at Canterbury Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Canterbury

Friday 28th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Canterbury Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Canterbury

Canterbury Secret Venue (TBA)

These events by Unified Dating offers a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

Boujee Boujee - Tidal Vibes at Mermaids Cafe Bar

Boujee Boujee - Tidal Vibes

Saturday 29th August

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Mermaids Cafe Bar, Folkestone

Boujee Boujee - Tidal Vibes

Mermaids Cafe Bar, Folkestone

Dance under the stars with the finest house music from Stretch Silvester plus Special Guest, a great crowd and amazing views of the ocean.

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Canterbury Live Presents: Madness at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness

Sunday 9th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Madness return to Canterbury this summer for a huge outdoor show at the iconic St Lawrence Ground, Kent Cricket on Sunday 9th August.

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Becky Hill brings her euphoric catalogue of hits to Canterbury on Saturday 8th August, headlining a huge open-air show at St Lawrence Ground.

Canterbury Live presents: JLS at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live presents: JLS

Friday 7th August

3:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live presents: JLS

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

With support from The Wanted 2.0 and special guest Pixie Lott!

A New Day Festival 2026 at Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

A New Day Festival 2026

Fri 21st - Sun 23rd August

11:30am - 11:00pm

Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

A New Day Festival 2026

Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

3 day outdoor festival, held in the beautiful setting of Mt Ephraim Gardens, featuring the very best in classic and progrock, blues and roots music.

Preston Summerfest 2026 at CT3 1HB

Preston Summerfest 2026

Fri 28th - Mon 31st August

2:00pm - 12:00am

CT3 1HB, Canterbury

Preston Summerfest 2026

CT3 1HB, Canterbury

We are a family friendly music festival in the heart of Kent that raises money for good causes. Check out our Facebook page for photos of our events.

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 22nd August

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

Get ready to sing, dance, and slay as we pay tribute to the ultimate Pop Icons, timeless Legends, and fierce Divas who shaped music, style, and sass!

ONDA Open Air // Joss Dean + Gigsta // Canterbury at The Venue Canterbury

ONDA Open Air // Joss Dean + Gigsta // Canterbury

Saturday 1st August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Venue Canterbury

ONDA Open Air // Joss Dean + Gigsta // Canterbury

The Venue Canterbury

Rising house music stars JOSS DEAN + GIGSTA are coming to Canterbury for a huge OPEN AIR day party at The Venue on Sat 1st Aug!

Country By Campfire at Rosewood Camping

Country By Campfire

Saturday 8th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Rosewood Camping, Canterbury

Country By Campfire

Rosewood Camping, Canterbury

Enjoy the UK's only Country By Campfire event whilst listening to live, raw acoustic country music under the stars.

Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 8th August

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

Expect jaw-dropping performances, side-splitting laughs, fierce lip-syncs, fabulous festive vibes & plenty of naughty or nice surprises along the way!

Boujee Boujee - Tidal Vibes at Mermaids Cafe Bar

Boujee Boujee - Tidal Vibes

Saturday 29th August

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Mermaids Cafe Bar, Folkestone

Boujee Boujee - Tidal Vibes

Mermaids Cafe Bar, Folkestone

Dance under the stars with the finest house music from Stretch Silvester plus Special Guest, a great crowd and amazing views of the ocean.

Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - Canterbury at The Venue Canterbury

Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - Canterbury

Saturday 29th August

4:00pm - 9:00pm

The Venue Canterbury

Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - Canterbury

The Venue Canterbury

Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - Canterbury

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Canterbury at Canterbury Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Canterbury

Tuesday 25th August

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Canterbury Secret Venue (TBA)

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Canterbury

Canterbury Secret Venue (TBA)

These events by Unified Dating offers a relaxed and friendly way to easily meet new people locally.

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