Friday, 14 May 2010

Latest Events in Canterbury

So you’ve Uni’s over for the year, you have the next 4 months off with nothing to worry about but how are you going to fill those long hot summer days?

There is lots going on around the Canterbury area so follow our events guide and your summer will be jam packed full of exciting days out and things to do over the coming months.

Lounge on the Farm: 9-11 July 2010

The music festival is held annually

at The Merton Farm in Canterbury and is a platform for local bands and musicians to perform alongside established acts from around the country. The festival has been running for five years and has seven stages for you to choose from including a moving tractor stage. This years line-up includes Martha Reeves and the Vandellas to headline Saturday, and Toots & The Maytals have been announced as Sunday headliners. Tickets for the event can be bought here and cost £95 for the weekend.

Herne Bay Festival: 21-29 August 2010

At this fun-filled festival there is a variety of live music, street performances, creative commissions, competitions, cultural treats and seaside frolics. The festival is held along the seafront and is sponsored by local business such as Cains Amusement Parade, Brett Aggregates and Marlowe in Motion which means the festival is free to all.

Canterbury Anifest: 9 October 2010

Kents first Animation Festival returns this year with premieres of workshops and guest appearances from some of Britain’s leading professionals leading question and answer sessions. The festival is committed to showcasing young talent and is holding a competition to find the next best film animation. This year it is being held at the Gulbenkian Theatre and a festival pass is £32.

By Hannah Atterbury

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