What’s on in Canterbury in 2026
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Embark on a journey through Canterburys arts scene with our comprehensive guide, your companion to cultural discovery.
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Annie
The Smash Hit West End Musical Annie
Miss Saigon
Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh presents a new production of Miss Saigon as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn.
Fawlty Towers The Play
Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes.
The Marlowe Theatre – Canterbury
21 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026
Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
The Proclaimers
Craig and Charlie Reid return in 2026 with a highly anticipated 13th studio album and a string of major live dates across the UK. Following the phenomenal success of their 14-month Dentures Out world tour, which concluded in August 2023,
The Choir of Man
Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world…
The Marlowe Theatre – Canterbury
28 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2026
Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world… Come ready to drink in the excitement!
Mean Girls
Mean Girls the smash hit musical comedy
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!
The Marlowe Theatre – Canterbury
18 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026
Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!
The Ballad of Johnny and June
A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter
The Marlowe Theatre – Canterbury
1 Sep 2026 - 5 Sep 2026
A brand-new musical celebrating the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter.
Maisie Adam
Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her new show Whatsherface.
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Activity is a new story live on stage.
High Society
Cole Porters High Society
Sylvia the Musical
Sylvia the Musical
Car Man
Matthew Bournes Car Man
Little Voice
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright
The Marlowe Theatre – Canterbury
2 Mar 2027 - 6 Mar 2027
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright
Singin’ in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain - The smash-hit West End Musical
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
London 1940. The Blackout. A siren sounds...
The Marlowe Theatre – Canterbury
23 Mar 2027 - 27 Mar 2027
Matthew Bourne’s epic interpretation of the classic fairytale Cinderella.
Just for One Day
Just for one day is a new musical Live Aid on stage.
Hadestown
Hadestown the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon
Johannes Radebe Finally Home
Finally Home is your chance to celebrate with JoJo at the biggest party in town.
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