Outdoor Entertainment for Hire in Canterbury

Discover professional outdoor entertainment available in Canterbury, England, United Kingdom with 171 acts available for your open-air celebration. Browse garden party entertainers and outdoor performers with 408 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars, with prices starting from £100 and averaging £250.

Of the 171 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Canterbury. The other 170 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Maidstone.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 408 reviews of Outdoor Entertainment
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Based near Canterbury

Close-Up Card Magic and Mentalism

Maidstone

England · 24 miles away

(3)

Book from £495 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Canterbury

Based more than 30 miles from Canterbury, nearest first

Well established and extremely experienced Flamenco and Spanish dance company.

London

England · 54 miles away

(16)

Book from £300 (GBP)

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London based origami artist. Focus on creativity and mindfulness!

London

England · 54 miles away

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Book from £700 (GBP)

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Professional belly dancer in high demand - based in London, available worldwide!

London

England · 54 miles away

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London based troupe of Samba and Latin dancers

London

England · 54 miles away

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Book from £195 (GBP)

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Hi! My name is Katia, i am a professional dancer and circus entertainer.

London

England · 54 miles away

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Top London Artists | Bilak Brothers

London

England · 54 miles away

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Garden games and event decor and props for parties and weddings

Burgess Hill

England · 57 miles away

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Book from £150 (GBP)

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Live personalised poetry typed on a vintage typewriter for weddings and events.

Surrey

England

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Magician and Mind Reader, Close up, Parlor, Events and Weddings

Brighton

England · 61 miles away

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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Comedy magician and family entertainer

Cambridge

England · 76 miles away

(2)

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Juggler, Walkabout Entertainer, Street Performer, Fire Shows

Reading

England · 89 miles away

(6)

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Solo musical variety entertainer and freelance trumpeter

Norwich

England · 94 miles away

(5)

Book from £200 (GBP)

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Creating Giant Car Sized Floating Bubbles and 1000,s of Lovely Bubbles

Northampton

England · 107 miles away

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Book from £185 (GBP)

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Robot Meet, Greet and Walkabot

Boston

England · 126 miles away

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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Your event will be remembered for a long time with guests left amazed by magic

Coventry

England · 135 miles away

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Book from £265 (GBP)

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Stilt walker, stilt cyclist, walkabout entertainer, characters and shows

Cheltenham

England · 142 miles away

(2)

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Member of The Magic Circle - Sharing Meaningful Magical Experiences

Nottingham

England · 149 miles away

(2)

Book from £595 (GBP)

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Rates for outdoor entertainment in Canterbury currently range from about £100 to £750+, with most garden party entertainers and open-air performers averaging £250. Garden parties, outdoor weddings and festival-style celebrations all benefit from live performers who can engage crowds in open settings. Many acts carry portable sound equipment suited to outdoor venues, and experienced performers know how to project their energy across larger spaces without walls to contain the sound. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 113 enquiries for Outdoor Entertainment at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 10 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
63% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About five weeks
41% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
August to December
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 35 miles
For the 90% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Outdoor Entertainment available in Canterbury

5/5 from 408 reviews
Photo of Matt Barber - Close-Up Magician Matt Barber - Close-Up Magician "We booked Matt to perform at our wedding at Hedingham Castle, and he was truly amazing. From our very first meeting, he completely blew us away with his warmth, professionalism, and talent. On the day, he engaged with our guests so beautifully, even where there were language barriers, and everyone loved him. He brought such joy, energy, and magic to our wedding, and we honestly couldn’t have imagined a more perfect evening." Based in Maidstone, England (24 miles from Canterbury) 11th February 2026 Alexandra Margarit - Wedding Photo of Flamenco y Danza/Grupo Flamenco de Londres Flamenco y Danza/Grupo Flamenco de Londres "Everybody enjoyed the evening, thank you. Grupo Flamenco de Londres offered our residents here @ West Hall a truly authentic Spanish Night.  Fenella, had lots of costume changes which made the whole experience very interesting seeing her array of authentic Spanish styles.    I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for that Spanish authenticity." Based in London, England (54 miles from Canterbury) 17th April 2026 Sharon - Spanish Event, Anchor West Hall, West Byfleet, Surrey Photo of Bellydance by Molly Bellydance by Molly "I've used Molly's services twice and I've been really impressed each time. Everyone enjoyed Molly's performance and I would definitely book her again. Very professional, friendly, creative and flexible. Thank you Molly 🙂" Based in London, England (54 miles from Canterbury) Abi - Birthday Photo of Kevin Peel - Magician and Mind Reader Kevin Peel - Magician and Mind Reader "I have given Peelmagic 5 stars to reflect the professionalism of this man with all aspects of communication, punctuality, approachability and of course the standard of his magic. Basically, I can’t rate Kevin highly enough. Excellent service. (From my TrustPilot reviews)" Based in Brighton, England (61 miles from Canterbury) Della Ferrari Photo of JezO JezO "An evening at the JezO car crash magic show was amazing, the whole audience was entertained to an evening of magic, laughter and endless laughter . The show captured my attention from the very start with such a fast pace of a wonderful mix of magic jokes and endless props that combined led to the best night my family and I have experienced in such a long time truly amazing not to be missed. Wow, what a night my head is still spinning trying to work out the tricks. Thank you JezO" Based in Cambridge, England (76 miles from Canterbury) Johnhenry Williamson - JezO car crash magic Photo of Chris the Juggler Chris the Juggler "Just wanted to say a huge thank you for last night for coming at short notice and putting on a great show for us! It will be a memorable night. Also you have Crazy skills my man!" Based in Reading, England (89 miles from Canterbury) 28th October 2026 Paul Crocker - Private Party

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for outdoor entertainment on Gig Heaven is £250, with rates from £100 to £750+. Cost varies based on the type of entertainment, the number of performers and the duration of the booking. Outdoor entertainment covers a broad range of acts including stilt walkers, living statues, roaming performers and interactive games.

The outdoor acts include a wide range of acts suited to outdoor settings, such as stilt walkers, living statues, fire performers, roaming musicians, circus acts, carnival entertainers, face painters, balloon artists and mobile DJs with outdoor-ready equipment. Many are experienced at adapting to weather conditions and performing on uneven or unpredictable surfaces.

Typical bookings for outdoor entertainment include garden parties, festivals, fairs, corporate summer events, outdoor weddings, sporting events, product launches and community celebrations. Outdoor acts add atmosphere and energy to open-air spaces where indoor entertainment may not be practical.

Most outdoor acts are experienced at performing outdoors but may need shelter in the event of heavy rain, high winds or extreme temperatures. Some acts have specific weather-related safety requirements. It is advisable to discuss contingency plans with the performers and to have a backup indoor option where possible.

Most outdoor acts bring their own props, instruments and equipment. For acts requiring sound systems, a portable power supply or generator may be needed in locations without mains electricity. For the best experience, confirm all power and technical requirements with the performers.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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