Name: Pasadena Roof Orchestra: Swinging into Christmas
Start: 2026-12-17T19:30:00
Location: Kent College

Canterbury Festival

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Join Hugo Max as he accompanies one of the greatest horror films of the silent era with a live soundtrack performed on solo viola, piano and an ever-changing variety of smaller instruments.

Hugo Max: Nosferatu (1922) with Live Score

Augustine Hall

Be inspired by the talent of Mimi Hobbs, this year’s Youth Music Ambassador, as she performs a free 20-minute recital of music on the double bass.

Bursary Recital with Mini Hobbs

BRIT-nominated British singer-songwriter Rumer closes Canterbury Festival 2026 in style with her soulful tones, powerful voice and raw, frank lyrics.

Rumer: An Intimate Evening of Song

Kent College

On Saturday 21 November 2026 at 7.30pm, the girl choristers and Lay Clerks of Canterbury Cathedral will be joined by period instrument ensemble, The Harmonious Society of Tickle-Fiddle Gentlemen, and a stellar line up of critically-acclaimed soloists, for a candlelit performance of Handel’s Messiah.

Canterbury Cathedral presents Handel’s Messiah by Candlelight

Canterbury Cathedral

The Pasadena Roof Orchestra take to the stage with their joyful Christmas concert, Swinging Into Christmas!