Kent’s International Family Arts Festival!

Join us on Sat 23 & Sun 24 August 2025 for a brilliant weekend of performance and creativity for all ages!

bOing! is free to enter and has lots of free performances and activities to enjoy. You can also buy tickets (max £6) for a range of indoor performances, workshops and our Luminarium!

Taking place on the beautiful University of Kent campus, with views over Canterbury, bOing! is a 20/30 minute walk from Canterbury West station and the city centre, on bus routes and has free parking.

So come along to celebrate summer in style – take a look at what’s on and plan your bOing!

Suggested Highlights

  • Arboralis Luminarium

    Installation

    Architects of Air

    Arboralis Luminarium

    Days: Sat 29 & Sun 30 Aug

    Timeslots from 10am

    Arborialis has the natural world for inspiration. Immersion in an arboreal world of tree-like forms and abundant leaf motifs. Arborialis, as [...]

  • Tiny Planet

    Theatre

    Half a String

    Tiny Planet

    Days: Sat 29 & Sun 30 Aug

    10.15am & 1.30pm

    Imagine a planet no bigger than a house that can be explored in a matter of minutes, yet is the [...]

  • DOUBLE YOU

    Theatre

    Be Flat

    Double You

    Days: Sat 29 & Sun 30 Aug

    11am & 3pm

    DOUBLE YOU is a circus performance based on the Fear of Missing Out. ‍A playful social experiment in borders and [...]

  • Mika and the Polar Bear

    Theatre

    Coalesce Dance

    Mika and the Polar Bear

    Days: Sat 29 & Sun 30 Aug

    10.30am & 1.30pm

    Mika has lost their home. It’s too hot and the water has run dry. They must begin an epic adventure [...]

Useful Information

  • Top Tips for a Perfect Day at bOing!

    Top Tips For A Perfect Day at bOing!

    Bringing the whole family on a day out in the summer holidays is a perfect chance to bond together and create some amazing memories!

  • Pets at bOing!

    Pets at bOing!

    Bring your dog by all means but be sure you have some plastic bags in your pocket so that you can clear up any mess.

  • Stay at bOing!

    Stay at bOing!

    As well as enjoying the Festival, the University of Kent is perfectly placed to explore the charm and culture of Canterbury and the surrounding areas.

  • bOing! is a Relaxed Festival

    bOing! Is A Relaxed Festival

    We believe that bOing! is for everyone and each year we work to ensure that all audiences can enjoy the special bOing! atmosphere.

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