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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!

Society house at The Vivid

Saturday 1st August

8:00pm - 4:00am

The Vivid, Herne Bay

The Vivid, Herne Bay

Kent's next big house event: With loads of heavy weight DJs from up and down the country, society house will be bringing a special lineup.

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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!

Country By Campfire Dover at Farthingloe Barn

Country By Campfire Dover

Fri 7th - Sat 8th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Farthingloe Barn, Dover

Country By Campfire Dover

Farthingloe Barn, Dover

Enjoy the perfect evening with campfires burning & raw live acoustic country music as the sun goes down & the stars come out.

Spangled - Margate at Where Else?

Spangled - Margate

Friday 7th August

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Where Else?, Margate

Spangled - Margate

Where Else?, Margate

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

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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.

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Wall2wall MERMAID 2 at Mermaid Cafe Folkestone

Wall2wall MERMAID 2

Sat 8th - Sat 8th August

4:30am - 11:00pm

Mermaid Cafe Folkestone

Wall2wall MERMAID 2

Mermaid Cafe Folkestone

Limited tickets available, do not miss out

Summer Series - Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Summer Series - Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 8th August

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Summer Series - 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.

The Ibiza Connection presents DJ SLIPMATT at The Hideaway, Ramsgate

The Ibiza Connection presents DJ SLIPMATT

Saturday 15th August

4:00pm - 12:00am

The Hideaway, Ramsgate

The Ibiza Connection presents DJ SLIPMATT

The Hideaway, Ramsgate

The Ibiza Connection Launch party @ The Hideaway Ramsgate Featuring a 2 hour set from the legendary DJ Slipmatt ( www.slipmatt.net ) +DJ support

Speed Dating in Canterbury | Ages 30-45 at One Pound Lane

Speed Dating in Canterbury | Ages 30-45

Thursday 20th August

7:30pm - 9:30pm

One Pound Lane, Canterbury

Speed Dating in Canterbury | Ages 30-45

One Pound Lane, Canterbury

You'll meet up to 20 people in one night at this very cool venue.

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.

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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: 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.

🔥 Hot Seller

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.

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Wall2wall MERMAID 2 at Mermaid Cafe Folkestone

Wall2wall MERMAID 2

Sat 8th - Sat 8th August

4:30am - 11:00pm

Mermaid Cafe Folkestone

Wall2wall MERMAID 2

Mermaid Cafe Folkestone

Limited tickets available, do not miss out

Summer Series - Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Summer Series - Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 22nd August

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Summer Series - 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!

Sunset At The Manor | Pink Floyd Mega Laser Show | Kent at Strode Park House

Sunset At The Manor | Pink Floyd Mega Laser Show | Kent

Friday 28th August

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Strode Park House, Herne Bay

Sunset At The Manor | Pink Floyd Mega Laser Show | Kent

Strode Park House, Herne Bay

Tickets Selling Fast!

Summer Series - Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Summer Series - Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 8th August

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Summer Series - 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!

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 Dover at Farthingloe Barn

Country By Campfire Dover

Fri 7th - Sat 8th August

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Farthingloe Barn, Dover

Country By Campfire Dover

Farthingloe Barn, Dover

Enjoy the perfect evening with campfires burning & raw live acoustic country music as the sun goes down & the stars come out.

Sunset At The Manor | Ibiza Classics BBQ | Kent at Strode Park House

Sunset At The Manor | Ibiza Classics BBQ | Kent

Saturday 29th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Strode Park House, Herne Bay

Sunset At The Manor | Ibiza Classics BBQ | Kent

Strode Park House, Herne Bay

Tickets Selling Fast!

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