What’s On Guide
Things change – please check local listings closer to the date. Correct at time of printing.
What ’s On Guide
Wed 10 - Sat 20 Nov White Christmas | The Marlowe Theatre Irving Berlin’s timeless romantic comedy features the classic songs Blue Skies, Sisters and the most famous festive song of all, White Christmas. ➜ marlowetheatre.com/shows/whitechristmas
Fri Nov 12 – Fri Dec 24 Canterbury Christmas Market | Whitefriars Shopping Centre and St George’s St
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Festively decorated huts, gifts, eats and treats plus a helter-skelter! Open Mon to Fri 10-6, Sat 9-6 and Sun 11-4. Plus, enjoy live music at the market every Fri, Sat and Sun afternoons. ➜ canterburychristmasmarket.co.uk
5-7pm | Friday 12 Nov Christmas Light Switch On | Marlowe Theatre Forecourt to Whitefriars Come and celebrate the start of Christmas in Canterbury at the city centre switch-on. This year join the parade as we light a way through the city led by this year’s panto cast and the lord mayor! ➜ canterburybid.co.uk/christmas-lights
11am-4pm | Sat 20 Nov Westgate Hall Christmas Market | Westgate Hall Local artisans and makers bring their produce, crafts, food, homewares, jewellery and more under one roof. Perfect for original and unique gifts ➜ westgatehall.org/ westgate-hall-market
10am-2pm | Sat 20 Nov Kent MS Therapy Christmas Fair | Kent MS Therapy Centre, CT4 7DZ. Enjoy a Christmas Fair with craft stalls, the KMSTC pop up charity shop, games, raffle, Santa’s Grotto and much more! ➜ kentmstc.org.uk/event/christmasmarket-4
Sat 20 Nov Bach’s Christmas Oratorio | Canterbury Cathedral In a perfect event to start your countdown to Christmas, the Cathedral’s Girls’ Choir and Lay Clerks will perform J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio (Parts I-III, VI), accompanied by frequent collaborators, The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen. ➜ canterbury-cathedral.org/whats-on/ events/
Fri 26 Nov – Sun 9 Jan Jack and the Beanstalk | The Marlowe Theatre Duncan James and local legend Ben Roddy star in this year’s panto extravaganza! Beg, steal or borrow a ticket to the Christmas season’s favourite night out of all. ➜ marlowetheatre.com/shows/jack-andthe-beanstalk
10am-2pm | Sat 27 Nov Family Advent Wreath Workshop | Canterbury Cathedral Make your own Advent wreath with The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral. All materials will be provided, including greenery from the Precinct gardens. Booking essential. ➜ canterbury-cathedral.org/whats-on/ events/
Sat 27 Nov – Fri 24 Dec Santa’s Grotto | Marlowe Arcade, Whitefriars Shopping Centre Open on selected dates up to and including Friday December 24th. Come and meet the fairy, elves and the big man himself. Bookings open on Oct 1st. ➜ canterburychristmasmarket.co.uk
