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AFRO KANTAB FESTIVAL

20th June 2026

GABz KANTAB Presents Afro KANTAB Festival

The First Afro Caribbean Inspired Festival Scheduled for Saturday 20th of June at Dane John’s Garden in Canterbury Kent — it is a unique community focused initiative designed to promote and celebrate African & Caribbean culture through music, fashion, food, business, and community, creating platforms for networking, creativity, and visibility while embracing multiculturalism from communities across Canterbury and a wider kent

This Event is Proudly Supported By Canterbury City Council, Canterbury Bid, KCC, ⏰

► 12PM - 8PM 📍 ► Dane John’s Garden Watling Street Canterbury CT12QU 🚘 🅿️ Castle Street Car Park — CT1 2PY 🚘 🅿️ Watling Street Car Park — CT1 2QU 🚘 🅿️ Canterbury East Station — CT1 2RB, 🅿️ 🚌 Park & Ride sites: £4 per day per car for up to six passengers 🅿️ 🚌 New Dover Road Park and Ride — CT1 3EL 🅿️ 🚌 Sturry Road Park and Ride — CT1 1AD 🅿️ 🚌 Canterbury Park and Ride (Wincheap / Ten Perch Road) — CT1 3TQ Attractions: ► Live Music & Dj x 🥁 x 🎷 x 🎧 x 🎤 ► Afro Cultural Performances x 🪘x 🪇 ► Vendors x 🛍️ ► Food x 🍿 x 🍗 x 🍔 ► Drinks x 🍹 x 🍸 x 🥤 ► Kids Entertainment x 🎨 x 🎪 ► Adult Games x 🎯 x 🎳 x 🎲 ► Photobooth x 🎥 x 📸 x 🎬 + Many More

Tickets & Admission: ► CHILDREN £5 | FIRST 100 KIDS GETS FREE TOKEN REDEEMABLE FOR EITHER POPCORN | SLUSH | CANDY FLOSS | FACE PAINTING ► Student £7 ( Student ID Required For Entry ) ► Adults £10 ► Family Of 3 £25 ► Family Of 4 £30 ► Family Of 5 £35 ► 50% OFF The First 100 Tickets ► Last Entry STRICTLY 6PM / Tickets Void After 6PM ► Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable ► This is a family friendly event with Lots of Family Friendly Activities WANT TO BE A VENDOR OR EXHIBITORS OR FOR SPONSORSHIP OR PARTNERSHIP Contact Information: 📧 ► Info@afrokantabfestival.com 📱 ► 07507458592 | 07507458593 For Further Information www.afrokantabfestival.com Afro KANTAB Festival — Attendee Dos & Don’ts DOs ✅ ► Arrive early ► Use public transport, designated parking or Park & Ride ► Have your ticket ready ► Dress comfortably ► Stay hydrated ► Follow event staff instructions ► Keep the venue clean ► Look after your belongings DON’Ts ❌ ► Don’t bring prohibited items ► Don’t engage in aggressive behaviour ► Don’t block entrances or walkways ► Don’t ignore safety announcements ► Don’t leave children unattended ► Don’t damage property ► Don’t assume re-entry is allowed Afro KANTAB Festival — Food & Drink Dos & Don’ts for Attendees DOs ✅ ► Bring only light snacks ► Bring sealed bottled water only ► Support on-site food vendors ► Bring picnic chairs, mats & blankets ► Use bins after eating or drinking ► Check food allergies before buying ► Queue respectfully at food stalls DON’Ts ❌ ► Don’t bring full meals from outside ► Don’t bring soft drinks, juice, or alcohol from outside ► Don’t bring glass bottles or containers ► Don’t bring coolers or large food bags ► Don’t litter ► Don’t skip security checks ► No alcohol is allowed on site ► Don’t argue with vendors or staff about policy ▶️ Reminder: Only snacks and bottled water may be brought into the festival. All other food and drinks should be purchased from the approved vendors on-site.

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AFRO KANTAB FESTIVAL WATLING STREET
CT1 2QU

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