Name: The Big Draw: Make a Mark
Start: 2026-10-29T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-29T15:00:00+00:00

The Big Draw returns to Canterbury – so grab a pencil and get drawing!

Make your mark and add to our giant community floor drawing as we celebrate The Big Draw’s campaign to promote drawing and visual literacy whilst having a scribblingly wonderful time.

Creative engagement partners Westgate Hall Trust and The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge

Part of The Big Draw Festival: Make a Mark

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			1 event 1 1 event, 1 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Salsa-Asi weekly classes October 1 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Salsa-Asi weekly classes Set those hips in motion with Salsa-Asi! as Westgate Hall transforms into a dancefloor for the return of this weekly class. Come solo, with a friend or dance partner to […]	1 event 2 1 event, 2 2026-10-02 Oktoberfest Oktoberfest October 2 @ 7:00 pm - October 3 @ 11:00 pm Oktoberfest Kent’s Biggest Oktoberfest is Back! 🍺 Oktoberfest returns to The Westgate Hall, Canterbury for an unforgettable weekend of giant steins, live music and unbeatable atmosphere. Round up your mates, dust […]	1 event 3 1 event, 3 2026-10-02 Oktoberfest	0 events 4 0 events, 4
1 event 5 1 event, 5 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Canterbury Academy Trust October 5 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Canterbury Academy Trust The Canterbury Academy - the “school of all talents” - are at Westgate Hall, for their regular practice and rehearsal session, from 8.30am to 6pm. We support local young people […]	0 events 6 0 events, 6	1 event 7 1 event, 7 8:00 am - 10:00 am Brachers Networking Breakfast October 7 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am Brachers Networking Breakfast Award-winning law firm Brachers hosts a business networking event at Westgate Hall for you to connect, converse and boost your business. This event is invite only.	1 event 8 1 event, 8 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Salsa-Asi weekly classes October 8 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Salsa-Asi weekly classes Set those hips in motion with Salsa-Asi! as Westgate Hall transforms into a dancefloor for the return of this weekly class. Come solo, with a friend or dance partner to […]	0 events 9 0 events, 9	1 event 10 1 event, 10 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Canterbury Postcard and Collectors Fair October 10 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Canterbury Postcard and Collectors Fair Enter the wonderful world of ephemera at the Canterbury Postcard and Collectors Fair. Buy and sell postcards, stamps, militaria, coins, cigarette cards, antiques, toys, books, and much more. Browse dozens […]	0 events 11 0 events, 11
1 event 12 1 event, 12 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Canterbury Academy Trust October 12 @ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Canterbury Academy Trust The Canterbury Academy - the “school of all talents” - are at Westgate Hall, for their regular practice and rehearsal session, from 8.30am to 6pm. We support local young people […]	0 events 13 0 events, 13	1 event 14 1 event, 14 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Blood donation session October 14 @ 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Blood donation session Give the gift of life… join a Blood Donation Session in 2026 at Westgate Hall. Wednesday 21st January Wednesday 4th February Wednesday 25th February Wednesday 4th March Wednesday 1st April […]	1 event 15 1 event, 15 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Salsa-Asi weekly classes October 15 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Salsa-Asi weekly classes Set those hips in motion with Salsa-Asi! as Westgate Hall transforms into a dancefloor for the return of this weekly class. Come solo, with a friend or dance partner to […]	0 events 16 0 events, 16	1 event 17 1 event, 17 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Westgate Hall Market October 17 @ 10:30 am - 4:00 pm Westgate Hall Market Discover talented Kent makers, artists, craftspeople and producers at Westgate Hall's popular Market in Canterbury city centre. Find dozens of stalls and hundreds of locally-made products, all under one roof. […]	0 events 18 0 events, 18
0 events 19 0 events, 19	0 events 20 0 events, 20	1 event 21 1 event, 21 8:00 am - 10:00 am Canterbury Climate Change Business Breakfast October 21 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am Canterbury Climate Change Business Breakfast Join local businesses chatting all things climate change over breakfast. The Net Zero and Adaptation Business Partnership is hosting a series of breakfast events to help businesses respond to climate […]	1 event 22 1 event, 22 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Salsa-Asi weekly classes October 22 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Salsa-Asi weekly classes Set those hips in motion with Salsa-Asi! as Westgate Hall transforms into a dancefloor for the return of this weekly class. Come solo, with a friend or dance partner to […]	1 event 23 1 event, 23 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm The Thin White David Bowie Show October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm The Thin White David Bowie Show The David Bowie show is coming to Westgate Hall! The Thin White Duke David Bowie recreation Band have become a fan favourite on the scene since forming over 18 years […]	1 event 24 1 event, 24 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Karnataka October 24 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Karnataka Celebrated Prog Rock Band Karnataka returns to Westgate Hall! Acclaimed progressive rock band Karnataka has announced an eagerly anticipated tour for 2026, bringing their signature epic soundscapes and electrifying stage […]	1 event 25 1 event, 25 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Shakatak October 25 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Shakatak Shakatak- the UK's coolest back returns to Westgate Hall! Shakatak have enjoyed a level of success and career longevity rarely paralleled in contemporary music, but then Shakatak is a particularly […]
0 events 26 0 events, 26	0 events 27 0 events, 27	1 event 28 1 event, 28 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Blood donation session October 28 @ 12:30 pm - 7:30 pm Blood donation session Give the gift of life… join a Blood Donation Session in 2026 at Westgate Hall. Wednesday 21st January Wednesday 4th February Wednesday 25th February Wednesday 4th March Wednesday 1st April […]	2 events 29 2 events, 29 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The Big Draw: Make a Mark October 29 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm The Big Draw: Make a Mark The Big Draw returns to Canterbury – so grab a pencil and get drawing! Make your mark and add to our giant community floor drawing as we celebrate The Big […], 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Salsa-Asi weekly classes October 29 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Salsa-Asi weekly classes Set those hips in motion with Salsa-Asi! as Westgate Hall transforms into a dancefloor for the return of this weekly class. Come solo, with a friend or dance partner to […]	1 event 30 1 event, 30 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm The Lord Mayor’s Charity Music Gig October 30 @ 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm The Lord Mayor’s Charity Music Gig GET READY, CANTERBURY! A fantastic night of live music is heading to Westgate Hall this October, all in support of the Kent Neuro Therapy Centre! Friday 30 October 6.30pm to […]	1 event 31 1 event, 31 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Canterbury Card Show October 31 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Canterbury Card Show Come hang out in person at the Canterbury Card Show, the perfect spot for all card enthusiasts! Whether you're into trading, collecting, or just love checking out cool cards, this […]