Canterbury Cathedral

The Cathedral is one of the most visited places in the country. Both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site, its unique atmosphere adds to the enjoyment of Canterbury Festival’s concerts, seating 1100 people in the Nave.

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge

The Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is a unique and contemporary venue housing a 250 seat auditorium with in-built audiovisual facilities. Situated in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral the Canterbury Festival Talks programme takes place in an unparalleled setting. There is a bar in the foyer for a pre-talk drink. Seating is unreserved, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

King’s School Dining Hall

The King’s School Dining Hall was converted from prebendaries' houses in 1938 and rebuilt after being bombed in World War II. Seating 100 for Shakespeare à la Carte. Access via the Undercroft.

Shirley Hall

Shirley Hall was built on the site of the King's School’s tennis courts and opened by the Queen Mother in 1957. Seating 730, Shirley Hall hosts headline Festival shows with a bar for interval drinks.

St Augustine’s

The St Augustine’s site has been used by the King’s School since 1976. It is easily accessed from the Broad Street/Lower Bridge Street section of the city ring road. It is possible to turn into Lady Wootton’s Green from either direction, but public parking is at Quenin Gate.

St Clement's Church

St Clement's Parish Church

St Edmund’s School Canterbury

St Edmund’s School Canterbury was first established in 1749 as the Clergy Orphan School in Yorkshire. In 1855, the School came to its present location overlooking the Cathedral City.

St Gregory's Centre for Music

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St Mary’s Hall Studio Theatre

St Mary's Hall is a black-box drama facility seating 126, which was formerly part of St Mary's Church and has been much rebuilt over the centuries. It adjoined the city wall and the Northgate of the city, and there was a chapel over the roadway until it was demolished in the 1830s.

St Peter's Methodist Church

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The Ballroom

A unique venue set in a listed 18th century ballroom, where opulence meets eclectic chic. Capacity 100, some seating available.

The Dominican Priory

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The Farmhouse

The Farmhouse is part restaurant and bar and part live performance venue renowned for its retro décor and carefully selected live music and theatre nights. A very popular venue with a capacity of 175.

The Festival Club

St Alphege Church closed in 1982 and became the Canterbury Urban Studies Centre, then The Canterbury Environment Centre. The building was taken over by the King's School in 2008 to use as a drama space and so is no longer open to the public, apart from during the Festival when it is transformed into the Festival Club. Unreserved seating for 120 and bar available.

Gulbenkian Theatre

The Gulbenkian Theatre is a quality cultural hub seating 340 people which presents professional, amateur and student shows throughout the year. Free parking is available to Gulbenkian customers after 5pm on weekdays and all day at weekends in any University car park.

The Jarman Building

The Jarman Building

The Jolly Sailor

The student pub at the heart of the Canterbury Northgate community, wisely associated with spoken-word events, seating approximately 50 people in the upstairs function room.

The Marlowe Theatre

The Marlowe Theatre is a brand new venue in the heart of Canterbury opening in October 2011 with 1200 seats in the main auditorium, with no seat in the house further than 25 metres away from the stage.

The Old Brewery Tavern

A versatile contemporary British pub offering a great setting for Stand up Comedy during the Festival Fringe, seating approximately 70.

The Old Synagogue

Designed in Egyptian style by Canterbury architect Hezekiah Marshall, the Old Synagogue was opened in 1848. It was built to replace the earlier synagogue in St Dunstan's, demolished for the building of the railway. It was acquired by the King’s School in 1982, and is used for music lessons and small concerts. Seats approximately 100.

Theatre Royal Margate

The Grade II listed theatre seating 360 people dates from 1787 and was radically altered in 1874 by Jethro T. Robinson. Having once welcomed some of the greatest acting 'stars' of the Victorian era, the Theatre Royal Margate now holds about 50 nights of professional theatre each year.

Toddlers Cove

Toddlers Cove is a playing field which can be found at the end of the Westgate Gardens in Canterbury. Wrap up warm. Public toilets on site.

Tyler Hill Memorial Hall

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Westgate Hall

The Westgate Hall is located in the centre of Canterbury, with ample public parking nearby and only a short walk from the High Street. There is a fully-stocked bar at the venue, but please note, standing room only, so bring your dancing shoes! Capacity approx. 450 (standing).

The Marlowe Studio