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Canterbury Festival will return from 21 October – 4 November 2023 for a two-week extravaganza of music, performance, talks, family events, science and more in the heart of Kent.

Canterbury Festival activities also take place throughout the year. Be sure to visit the festival website and what's on section for the latest events, and the Participate pages to find out more about opportunities and our extensive community programme.

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Canterbury Festival 8 Orange St, Canterbury CT1 2JA, UK

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info@canterburyfestival.co.uk 01227 452853

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