Create a perfect holiday itinerary in Canterbury! Our guide features all the best festive events and activities. From Canterbury die-hards to casual visitors, our guide illuminates the city's seasonal splendor.
Popular events in Canterbury during the holiday season include the Historic Christmas Market, where charming stalls offer artisanal crafts and seasonal delicacies amidst the backdrop of the city's medieval architecture. The Christmas Light Parade dazzles with its luminous displays and fun-filled procession, capturing the spirit of the season for all ages. And the performance of Handel’s Messiah by Candlelight is something you definitely don’t want to miss, as the stunning setting elevates this classic masterpiece to a captivating experience. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Canterbury
- Festive Wreath-Making Experience with Afternoon Tea
- Canterbury Christmas Market 2025
- Luxmuralis: Fantastic Tales and Where to Find Them
- Canterbury Historic Christmas Market
- Royal School of Needlework: Pilgrims' Christmas Stockings
- Handel's Messiah by Candlelight at Canterbury Cathedral
- Holodomor Remembrance Service featuring the Canterbury Ukrainian Ladies Choir
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Canterbury Events Events
Festive Wreath-Making Experience with Afternoon Tea (Canterbury) • 0.1 miles
Expert-led festive wreath creation with afternoon tea
Canterbury Christmas Market 2025 (Canterbury) • 0.1 miles
Expanded market across three historic Canterbury locations
Luxmuralis: Fantastic Tales and Where to Find Them (Canterbury) • 0.1 miles
Immersive Anglo-Saxon light and sound art installation
Canterbury Historic Christmas Market (Canterbury) • 0.1 miles
Revived 600-year-old historic Christmas market tradition
Royal School of Needlework: Pilgrims' Christmas Stockings (Canterbury) • 0.1 miles
Learn to embroider a unique Christmas stocking.
Handel's Messiah by Candlelight at Canterbury Cathedral (Canterbury) • 0.1 miles
Iconic choral masterpiece performed by candlelight
Holodomor Remembrance Service featuring the Canterbury Ukrainian Ladies Choir (Canterbury) • 0.2 miles
Commemorative service honoring Holodomor victims
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