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Gulbenkian is the University of Kent’s Arts Centre offering a wide and vibrant range of high quality arts events to the public, staff and students.

With a 340 seat theatre, a 300 seat cinema and a bustling cafe, we present an inspiring and entertaining arts programme which is engaging, innovative and of the highest quality throughout the year.

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Free Entry

Address

Gulbenkian University of Kent Canterbury CT2 7NB

Contact

boxoffice@kent.ac.uk 01227 769075

Links

Website

Coaches welcome

Conference / Meeting facilities

Groups welcome

Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs and Registered Assistance Dogs welcome

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