EVENT PROGRAMME
WEDNESDAY 25 JUNE
Lunchtime Concert
Date: Wednesday 25 June I 1.45pm
Venue: St Edmund's Chapel
FREE but booking advisable
Join us in our wonderful chapel for uplifting performances by St Edmund’s young musicians as well the St Edmund’s Chamber and Chapel choirs who will be presenting music from the forthcoming tour of Italy.
Art & Design Exhibition
Date: Wednesday 25 June I Private View &
Canterbury Art Prize Presentation
Time: From 6pm (and then open throughout Festival week)
Venue: Old Gymnasium Gallery
St Edmund’s School showcases the eclectic, creative range of work produced by student Fine Artists, Ceramicists, Photographers and Designers.
The Canterbury Art Prize, launched in partnership with The Canterbury Auction Galleries, is open to all pupils in Years 7 – 13 who attend schools in East Kent offers pupils the exciting opportunity to participate in this competition. The theme this year is ‘Journeys’ and can be interpreted in any way.
The winners will receive cash prizes and the overall winner will also receive a trophy to be presented by Dave Parker of The Canterbury Auction Galleries on 26 June.
in Partnership with
Sponsored by
The Bootleg Beatles
Date: Wednesday 25 June I 7.30pm
Venue: Theatre
Tickets: General Admission: £35 adult
We are thrilled to announce that The Bootleg Beatles will kick off the St Edmund's Festival on the Hill 2025 with an unforgettable performance. As the world's premier Beatles tribute band, The Bootleg Beatles have captivated audiences worldwide with their authentic renditions of the Fab Four's greatest hits. Since their formation in 1980, The Bootleg Beatles have performed thousands of shows including at Glastonbury, The Royal Albert Hall, and alongside legendary artists like Oasis and David Bowie. With their uncanny attention to detail—replicating the music, costumes, and even the instruments of each Beatles era—they have won over audiences worldwide.
Their performance will take festival-goers on a journey through the timeless songs that defined a generation, making for an unforgettable start to this year's celebrations.
Over 4500 shows and over 45 years: the world’s best Beatles Tribute band.