Canterbury Festival

Wise Words is Officially Launched!

Friday 11 May 2012

Intergenerational creative writing project has been launched in conjunction with University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University.

Wise Words Project Launch

Monday 16 April 2012

New inter-generational project led by the Festival plus University of Kent and Christ Church University will launch during Sounds New Festival in May.

BAFA Roadshow is a Success!

Wednesday 11 April 2012

The recent British Arts Festivals Association Roadshow event, hosted by Canterbury Festival, drew 30 delegates from across Kent and was a great success.

Poet of the Year 2012 is now Open!

Monday 05 March 2012

The annual Poet of the Year competition is now open for submissions.

The Schools Poetry Competition 2012

Monday 05 March 2012

Wearing Different Shoes!: The annual Schools Poetry Competition opens for submissions.

Young Musicians' Bursary Competition 2012

Friday 02 March 2012

The Festival Foundation has launched this year's Young Musicians' Bursary Competition.

Bellowhead Sold Out!

Monday 13 February 2012

Canterbury Festival brought acclaimed folk group Bellowhead to a sold out Marlowe in February!

Canterbury Festival toasts graduate's success

Monday 28 November 2011

Canterbury Festival is delighted to acknowledge the success of Canterbury Christ Church University Events Management graduate, Angel Mudure.

Canterbury Festival is over for another year

Tuesday 15 November 2011

It's been a great Festival in challenging times and we couldn't have done it without our audience - thanks for joining in!

Winner of Festival Foundation Young Musician 2011 bursary announced

Friday 28 October 2011

Caitlin Shaughnessy, local girl and music scholar at Kent College, was announced as the unanimous winner of the inaugural Canterbury Festival Foundation Bursary Competition.

Canterbury Festival announces Canterbury Laureate 2011-2012

Monday 10 October 2011

On National Poetry Day, 6 October, Canterbury Festival announced celebrated Kent author Sarah Salway as the Canterbury Laureate 2011-2012.

Canterbury Festival Poet of the Year 2011 announced

Monday 10 October 2011

Local poet Marilyn Donovan took the top prize for her memorable poem, Mapping a Kingfisher.

Canterbury Festival Needs You!

Monday 22 August 2011

Join the team and make Canterbury Festival 2011 a storming success.

Canterbury Festival presents Bellowhead

Monday 15 August 2011

For one night only 11 piece big band Bellowhead will come to Canterbury. Tickets on sale now.

Canterbury Festival 2011 programme launched

Monday 18 July 2011

The full programme has just been released for this year’s Canterbury Festival which runs 15-29 October.

Last call for talented young musicians

Thursday 09 June 2011

Canterbury Festival Foundation is offering a generous bursary to help talented young musicians from East Kent to follow their dreams.

East Kent People’s Award – vote Canterbury Festival

Wednesday 25 May 2011

Canterbury Festival has been nominated for the East Kent People’s Award for the favourite cultural contribution in the district.

Relief at Festival House over funding announcement

Wednesday 30 March 2011

In today's announcement from the Arts Council regarding funding levels for 2012-14, the Canterbury Festival has been successful in its bid for support for the three year period.

Annual Big Festival Quiz

Thursday 24 February 2011

The Festival invites everyone to join them for the third annual Big Festival Quiz and help the team put the fun into fundraising!

Canterbury Festival is looking for Friends

Wednesday 23 February 2011

Our Friends membership card is the hottest ticket in town.

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