A week-long music festival celebrating the end of the extra-curricular musical year at the University of Kent
See all that's coming up as part of this year's music festival.
From sunshine swing at the seaside to Scholars' Recitals, evocative choral music in the Cathedral Crypt and a festive closing gala, we present our closing programme bidding farewell to the academic year: make sure you're part of it all!
Music from the stage and screen, including James Bond, Schindler's List, Hairspray and Little Shop of Horrors. T: £15 / £8
The Big Band at the Memorial Bandstand, Deal, conducted by Ian Swatman. Admission free!
Lunchtime recital by University Music Scholars. 1.10pm. followed by the annual Music Prize ceremony. T: free
An informal showcase featuring some of this year's Music Scholars and Award Holders. T: free
Our upper-voices chamber choir explores choral music across the centuries, incl. Hildegard, Pergolesi, Mozart and Karl Jenkins' 'Adiemus.' T: £15 / £8
A final musical farewell featuring University Chorus, Symphony Orchestra , Concert Band, Cecilian Choir and student soloists. T: £15 / £8
Download the complete festival brochure!
Tickets for Colyer-Fergusson and Music Department events from:
Gulbenkian, University of Kent, Canterbury, CT2 7NB
Tel: 01227 769075
Free Online Booking
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 12pm-7pm
Sunday 1pm-7pm
Opening hours can vary dependent on programme.
Special offers and discounts
Groups
Bringing a group? Call the Ticket & Information office for more information.
Concessions
Where advertised apply to children under 16, full and part-time students, registered unemployed, senior citizens, disabled person and a companion. Proof of status may be required.
Student
Apply to children under 16, full and part-time students.
Family concerts
Where appropriate we welcome children with a valid ticket and accompanied by an adult at all times. If a child’s behaviour starts to disrupt audience enjoyment we do ask that you take the child out of the auditorium until he or she is calmer. Age ranges can be provided as a guide and we ask you to consider whether the concert is suitable for your child.
Disabled access
To ensure the best use of our facilities please notify the Ticket & Information Office of your requirements when booking.
Wheelchair spaces available – advance booking essential.
Dedicated parking spaces
Level access through automatic doors to the foyer and bar.
Disabled accessible toilets
Assistance dogs welcome
Infrared audio system for hard of hearing people. Headsets available from the Front of House Team.
Local bus services
The UNIBUS runs every 8-15 minutes, Triangle bus 4X runs every 30 minutes from Canterbury Bus Station. Both services stop at the University campus.
Visitor parking
Free parking is available to Colyer-Fergusson and Gulbenkian customers after 5pm on weekdays and all day at weekends in any University car park.
Please note when parking in the Giles Lane Car Park after 5pm weekdays and at weekends, the car park barrier will lift automatically when a car approaches to allow access on entry and exit.
For customers attending concerts between Monday and Friday 8am to 5pm please park in the Visitor Pay and Display car parks on Campus. £2 for 3 hours and £6 all day. The nearest Visitor Pay and Display is the Central Car Park (formerly known as Gulbenkian Car Park).
Blue Badge holders must display their badge in the windscreen and free parking is available within marked bays.
Visitors with restricted mobility can reserve a parking bay by contacting transportteam@kent.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1227 823609.
Free motorcycle parking is available in motorcycle bays only.
Parking Enforcement is in operation 24hrs.
Satellite navigation postcode CT2 7NB
Further information
www.kent.ac.uk/estates/transport
www.disabledgo.com
If you would like to be included in our e-mailing list, to be kept up-to-date with our musical events at the University, please contact us at music@kent.ac.uk
