Cultural Festivals
Whitstable Oyster Festival
The town of Whitstable has been associated with oysters for hundreds of years, and its oyster festival is an annual celebration. Traditional pageantry and community events are surrounded by an exciting programme of arts, culture and festival food, celebrating all that is best and unique about Whitstable.
For details visit www.whitstableoysterfestival.co.uk
Dates for 2010 are: Saturday 24- Friday 30 July.
Herne Bay Festival
Herne Bay Festival is a great multi-arts community festival held over nine days every August to celebrate the town and its people. There are lots of fantastic free events including live music, performance, creative commissions, cultural treats, family fun, workshops, competitions, walks, talks, exhibitions, arts and entertainment.
For more information visit www.hernebayfestival.co.uk
Dates for 2010 are: Saturday 21 to Sunday 29 August
Canterbury Anifest
Canterbury Anifest is Kent's leading Animation Festival, celebrating classic British animation, looking at the industry today, showcasing talent from across the south east in the competitive screening and developing future generations of animators.
For more details visit www.canterburyanifest.com
We also support the following Festivals
Sounds New
Contemporary Music Festival providing an essential platform for the music of our time. For more details visit www.soundsnew.org.uk
Friday 7 to Sunday 16 May 2010
Whitstable Biennale
The Whitstable Biennale is a festival of contemporary visual art. It has grown out of the developing artists' community in Whitstable and celebrates Whitstable as an increasingly important centre for artists and curators. For more details visit www.whitstablebiennale.com
Saturday 19 June to Sunday 4 July 2010
Canterbury Festival
Kent's International Arts Festival, the largest festival of arts and culture in the region, and one of the most important cultural events in the South East. For more details www.canterburyfestival.co.uk
Dates for 2010 are 16 - 30 October
