Canterbury Wine Festival 2026 - Saturday 16 May 12 -3pm

Uncork the exceptional taste of Kent wines at Westgate Hall’s Canterbury Wine Festival™.

Whether you're a seasoned wine lover or a curious newcomer, this is the ultimate wine-tasting experience. Try over 60 different Kent wines, enjoy tastings and meet the people behind the vineyards that make Kent such an exciting wine region.

From multi-award-winning household names to family estates and newer places, connect with producers including Barnsole, Biddenden, Brabourne, Chartham, Domaine Evremond, Gusbourne, Heppington, Nine Oaks, Oastwood Wine, Simpsons Wine Estate, Terlingham, Warehorne, Wayfarer, Woodchurch Wine, Woolton Farm, the Wine Garden of England (Chapel Down, Squerryes, Westwell, Yotes Court) and Corkk English wine specialist.

Tasting pairings, including cheese platters, Oyster Buoys, and pizza, will be available for purchase on the day.

Elevate your festival experience by adding a 45-minute wine-tasting Masterclass, led by acclaimed wine expert and festival co-host Master of Wine Clive Barlow.

This is your chance to explore Kent’s diverse wines right in the heart of Canterbury, all in one place, and to taste and buy some of the best English wines around.

Westgate Hall is a fully accessible venue. We are close to transport links and a short distance from Canterbury West train station. Travel by Southeastern to save on your train ticket.

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Ticket cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the event to be given a refund.

This is an 18+ event. Please drink responsibly. Spittoons will be provided.

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