24 April                     Paul Merton - Out Of My Head – Marlowe Theatre
Paul returns to his stand-up roots away from the Have I Got News For You desk. A night of sketches, music, magic, variety and dancing girls.

26 April                     Lee Hurst v Woman – Gulbenkian Theatre,
University of Kent
Lee is on tour for the first time in 10 years.  Men and women in the audience write down the questions that they've always wanted to ask about each other and Lee will work through the questions to finally find out what makes the other half tick.

27 April                     An Evening of Burlesque – Marlowe Theatre
Direct from the West End, tantalising yet tasteful elegant showgirls combine Prisian charm and Vegas glamour.

4 May                        Sir Peter Maxwell Davies in conversation – Canterbury Christ Church University, Augustine House
Master of the Queen's Music and one of the foremost composers of our time with a wirde-ranging and prolific output spanning five decades, will be in conversation, followed by a performance of one of his works.

4-15 May                  Sounds New Contemporary Music Festival 
This popular international festival includes visual events, films, installations, talks, newly commissioned works and UK and world premieres. At various venues across Canterbury.

7-12 May                  Midnight Tango - Marlowe Theatre
Stars of Strictly Come Dancing, Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace bring you a spectacular Tango dance show.

21 May                     Beyond the Barricade - Marlowe Theatare
Featuring a cast of past principal performers from West End productions, this show includes songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies, Mama Mia, Blood Brothers, The Jersey Boys and more.

26 May                     Artisans Market – Canterbury
Showcasing a variety of handmade craft from artists, desiners and makers from across Kent.

26-27 May               Cathedral Open Gardens weekend – Canterbury Cathedral
A rare chace to see many private gardens in the Cathedral's Precincts and enjoy a lunch or tea in wonderful surroundings.

3 July                       Open Air Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream – Charlton Park Foundation
Experience Shakespeare in the open air

6-8 July                    Lounge on the Farm - Merton Farm
A three day festival of live music, live comedy and local food and drink. Headliners include Emeli Sande and the Wombats. 

7 July                       Haymaking Festival - Hambrook Marshes
Celebrating the fourth annual Haymaking Festival with a range of activities and stalls selling local produce..

For more information, contact Canterbury City Council: www.canterbury.co.uk