Events - King's Week

15:30 – 17:00

Thu 21 May 2026

King’s Week T-shirt

This beautifully sporty T-shirt, designed by Vivian, will see you through your…

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14:30 – 17:00

Tue 23 June 2026

Cricket Girls 1st XI vs Staff

With a bigger King’s Week calendar than ever before, the girls’ cricket…

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11:30 – 14:30

Wed 24 June 2026

Cricket Girls 1st XI vs Caterham

With a bigger King’s Week calendar than ever before, the girls’ cricket…

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Thu 25 June 2026

Choose-your-own King’s Week Adventure

Look out for our QR codes across the school site to play…

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Thu 25 June 2026

Mind’s Eye

Now in its 16th year, Mind’s Eye is a unique non-fiction magazine with…

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Thu 25 June 2026

Poetry and Prose

This annual publication of creative writing is a simple celebration of the…

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Thu 25 June 2026

Shell Art and Photography Exhibition

The Shell exhibition will be displayed all week and showcase some of…

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Thu 25 June 2026

The Great Hendini (Ou est le poulet?)

The Great Hendini escapes from the coop nightly and appears in the…

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ALL DAY

Thu 25 June 2026

Traitors

Cunning, deception and intuition are key in this game. Either be a…

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09:00 – 12:00

Thu 25 June 2026

6th form Programme (Thursday)

The 5ths will be following their own programme during the morning of…

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09:00 – 12:00

Thu 25 June 2026

First Aid at Work Course (Thursday morning)

This invitation-only course trains CCF cadets to provide emergency medical care. If…

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09:00 – 23:59

Thu 25 June 2026

King’s Giving Day

We’re kicking off King’s Week with our first ever Giving Day. For…

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09:00 – 12:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Scholars’ lectures (humanities)

These allow some of our scholars to give a short talk on…

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09:00 – 12:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Scholars’ lectures (sciences)

These allow some of our scholars to give a short talk on…

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11:00 – 12:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Giving Day Coffee Morning

To celebrate the launch of the School’s first-ever Giving Day, we’re hosting…

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12:00 – 13:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Inter-house Pool

Many pupils know the pool abilities of others in their own house,…

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12:00 – 13:00

Thu 25 June 2026

King’s Parliament

Have you always wanted to sit in the House of Commons? It…

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12:00 – 12:30

Thu 25 June 2026

King’s Vocal Collective

This cool vocal ensemble returns with another collection of contemporary vocal brilliance,…

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12:30 – 14:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Inter-house Chess

Chess can be a humbling experience but this will be a glorious…

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13:00 – 15:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Inter-house Tug of War

Feel the ground tremble and the adrenaline surge in the ultimate test…

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13:00 – 14:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Tea House Show

This unique fusion of entertainment celebrates the richness of Chinese language and…

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13:30 – 14:15

Thu 25 June 2026

Music at Lunchtime (Thursday)

Benefiting from the welcoming atmosphere and warm acoustic of the Old Synagogue,…

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13:30 – 14:30

Thu 25 June 2026

Speeches in the Chapter House

This is a long-running annual competition, in which a representative from each…

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13:45 – 15:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Pinocchio (Thursday)

Shell Drama Excellence returns bigger and bolder than ever, as our brilliant…

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14:00 – 17:00

Thu 25 June 2026

First Aid at Work Course (Thursday afternoon)

This invitation-only course trains CCF cadets to provide emergency medical care. If…

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14:00 – 17:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Cricket Girls 1st XI vs Mayfield

With a bigger King’s Week calendar than ever before, the girls’ cricket…

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14:15 – 15:15

Thu 25 June 2026

Becket Tour (Thursday)

Uncover the full story of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, where echoes…

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14:30 – 16:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Classic Bikes (Thursday)

Cycle around the Green Court on a classic bicycle, taking in the…

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14:30 – 16:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Pottery Throwdown (Thursday)

Come along and try your hand, learning how to throw on the…

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14:30 – 16:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Spies and Villains of Canterbury: a walking tour

Step into the shadowy world of espionage, treachery, and intrigue. Explore Canterbury’s…

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15:00 – 17:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Tea and cake (Thursday)

By way of afternoon refreshment, there will be tea and water refill….

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15:30 – 17:30

Thu 25 June 2026

Circus workshop (Thursday)

We are preparing our pupils for the real world by teaching them…

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15:30 – 16:30

Thu 25 June 2026

Typology in glass

Most mediaeval people were illiterate so monks taught scripture using the Cathedral’s…

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16:15 – 17:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Green Court Finals

Harking back to when Sports Day was in the Green Court, pupils…

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16:45 – 17:45

Thu 25 June 2026

Cathedral Precincts Tour (Thursday)

This comprehensive tour includes key areas, such as Meister Omers, the 1160…

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18:00 – 21:45

Thu 25 June 2026

Green Court Bar (Thursday)

Soft and alcoholic drinks will be available before Jazz on a Summer…

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18:00 – 20:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Giving Day BBQ

We’ll be serving delicious burgers during our Giving Day BBQ. Grab a…

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18:00 – 19:00

Thu 25 June 2026

Thursday Night is Music Night

Everyone is welcome and this concert is particularly suited to families and…

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20:30 – 21:45

Thu 25 June 2026

Jazz on a Summer Sunset

The Modern Jazz Group, under the direction of current pupil Head of…

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22:15 – 22:35

Thu 25 June 2026

Compline (Thursday)

The name of the ancient office of Compline derives from a Latin…

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Fri 26 June 2026

Henley Qualifiers

The rowing boats will be competing at Henley for their spot in…

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09:00 – 12:00

Fri 26 June 2026

6th form Programme (Friday)

The 5ths will be following their own programme during the morning of…

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09:00 – 12:00

Fri 26 June 2026

First Aid at Work Course (Friday morning)

This invitation-only course trains CCF cadets to provide emergency medical care. If…

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NEW

09:00 – 12:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Super-curricular Morning (Friday)

In a new initiative this year, pupils in Shell and Remove will…

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10:00 – 13:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Cricket Boys 1st XI vs T20: Game 1

For many of those playing in these matches, King’s Week is simply…

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10:30 – 12:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Support Staff Bake Off

The Domestic Support Team is excited to host the annual Bake Off…

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11:15 – 12:15

Fri 26 June 2026

Cathedral Archives & Library Tour (Friday)

This visit will feature some of the highlights of the Cathedral’s Archives…

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12:00 – 12:30

Fri 26 June 2026

Academic Challenge (semi-final 1)

This is an exhilarating live general knowledge quiz where teachers and pupils representing…

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12:00 – 13:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Inter-house Croquet

House teams will battle to gain points towards the King’s Week House…

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12:00 – 13:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Inter-house Pavement Chalks

Teams compete in a fast-paced relay to create the most beautiful pavement…

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12:00 – 13:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Maths Battle

We test the mathematical masterminds and logical luminaries of the School to…

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13:30 – 14:15

Fri 26 June 2026

Music at Lunchtime (Friday)

Benefiting from the welcoming atmosphere and warm acoustic of the Old Synagogue,…

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14:00 – 17:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Cricket Boys 1st XI vs T20: Game 2

For many of those playing in these matches, King’s Week is simply…

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14:00 – 17:00

Fri 26 June 2026

First Aid at Work Course (Friday afternoon)

This invitation-only course trains CCF cadets to provide emergency medical care. If…

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14:00 – 15:00

Fri 26 June 2026

The Voice

These singers have prepared their own performances and succeeded in the audition…

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14:15 – 15:15

Fri 26 June 2026

Becket Tour (Friday)

Uncover the full story of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, where echoes…

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15:00 – 16:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Acoustic Corner (Friday)

This is your opportunity to participate in the musical side of King’s…

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15:00 – 16:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Cathedral Precincts Tour (Friday)

This comprehensive tour includes key areas, such as Meister Omers, the 1160…

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15:00 – 17:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Classic Bikes (Friday)

Cycle around the Green Court on a classic bicycle, taking in the…

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15:00 – 18:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Crafternoon (Friday)

Take a step away from the business of King’s Week and get…

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15:00 – 17:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Lab on the Lawn (Friday)

Test your skills through a series of scientific challenges and see if…

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15:00 – 17:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Tea and cake (Friday)

By way of afternoon refreshment, there will be tea and water refill….

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NEW

15:00 – 16:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Typology in glass

Most mediaeval people were illiterate so monks taught scripture using the Cathedral’s…

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15:30 – 16:30

Fri 26 June 2026

Bookmobile and Roving Librarians (Friday)

Join us on Green Court as we celebrate our National Year of…

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15:30 – 16:30

Fri 26 June 2026

Cain’s Jawbone (Friday)

In 1934, Edward Powys Mathers created one of the most fiendish literary…

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16:00 – 16:30

Fri 26 June 2026

Academic Challenge (semi-final 2)

This is an exhilarating live general knowledge quiz where teachers and pupils representing…

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16:30 – 17:30

Fri 26 June 2026

Pilates (Friday)

Take a moment out from a busy King’s Week to look after…

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17:00 – 18:30

Fri 26 June 2026

As You Like It (Friday)

Rosalind and her cousin escape into the forest and find Rosalind’s love,…

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19:00 – 20:00

Fri 26 June 2026

Picnics (Friday)

Patrons are invited to picnic on the Green Court prior to evening…

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20:30 – 22:00

Fri 26 June 2026

The Serenade

The Serenade Choir, comprising members of the Crypt Choir and additional 6a…

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09:00 – 09:30

Sat 27 June 2026

Acoustic Corner (non-English)

Providing the soundtrack for the Cultural Fair, the rules of this open…

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09:30 – 12:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Cultural Fair

We will celebrate the rich blend of cultures we have at King’s…

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10:00 – 17:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Classic Cars

Like Toad from The Wind in the Willows, ‘hop in’ your classic…

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10:30 – 12:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Spies and Villains of Canterbury: a walking tour

Step into the shadowy world of espionage, treachery, and intrigue. Explore Canterbury’s…

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11:00 – 13:00

Sat 27 June 2026

A Shakespearean Promenade

Journey around the grounds at Junior King’s, where you’ll meet an array…

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11:00 – 12:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Ceilidh

Come and join in our annual ceilidh, hosted by @JohnTheCaller. No prior…

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11:00 – 12:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Historic Graffiti Tour (Saturday)

In the 1960s, two King’s School boys carried out a survey of…

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11:30 – 12:15

Sat 27 June 2026

Sounding Out Showcase

The Sounding Out project provides high-quality opportunities for local children to learn…

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12:00 – 14:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Birley’s Lunch

A delicious lunch will be provided free of charge to school pupils,…

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12:00 – 15:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Drinks Tractor (Saturday)

This green Fergie was a special order by Kent County Council, registered…

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12:00 – 16:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Ice Cream (Saturday)

Get your cold fix from Easy Quay Ices on what will hopefully…

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12:00 – 15:00

Sat 27 June 2026

OKS Summer Reunion

Join fellow OKS for a summer BBQ and drinks! Enjoy a fantastic…

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12:00 – 15:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Second-hand uniform stall (Saturday)

Environment Club raised over £6000 for Action for ME last year through…

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12:00 – 16:00

Sat 27 June 2026

King’s Association Summer Fair

A new addition to Birley’s Super Saturday, visit our Summer Fair where…

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12:30 – 15:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Show Jumping

Manston Riding Centre runs this showcase of our pupils’ work over the…

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13:00 – 18:30

Sat 27 June 2026

Cricket Boys 1st XI vs Shepway Stragglers

For many of those playing in these matches, King’s Week is simply…

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13:00 – 16:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Cricket Girls 1st XI vs MCC

With a bigger King’s Week calendar than ever before, the girls’ cricket…

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13:00 – 16:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Tennis

Enter this doubles tennis tournament with a partner to play alongside our…

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13:30 – 16:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Touch Rugby

Now in its eleventh year, this six-a-side tournament is open to absolutely…

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14:00 – 15:30

Sat 27 June 2026

As You Like It (Saturday earlier)

Rosalind and her cousin escape into the forest and find Rosalind’s love,…

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15:00 – 17:30

Sat 27 June 2026

OKS Fencing

This very popular annual event combines great fencing with the classic Green…

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15:00 – 17:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Tea and cake (Saturday)

By way of afternoon refreshment, there will be tea and water refill….

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17:00 – 18:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Art Private View

This Art and Photography exhibition celebrates the breadth and diversity of work…

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17:00 – 18:30

Sat 27 June 2026

As You Like It (Saturday later)

Rosalind and her cousin escape into the forest and find Rosalind’s love,…

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17:00 – 19:00

Sat 27 June 2026

Picnics (Saturday)

Patrons are invited to picnic on the Green Court prior to evening…

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17:00 – 18:15

Sat 27 June 2026

Saturday Camerata

This concert bridges the gap between the School’s extraordinary chamber music programme…

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20:00 – 21:30

Sat 27 June 2026

Come From Away (Saturday – senior cast)

Come From Away tells the heartwarming true story of how the small…

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21:00 – 21:30

Sat 27 June 2026

End the Day with Tay Tay

Do you want to sing some of Taylor Swift’s great songs? This…

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09:15 – 10:00

Sun 28 June 2026

Matins

Continuing our usual weekly Matins or Evensong services, we invite you to…

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09:30 – 12:00

Sun 28 June 2026

The King’s Mile

Don’t miss the chance to take part in this road race, rated…

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10:00 – 12:00

Sun 28 June 2026

Tea and cake (Sunday)

By way of afternoon refreshment, there will be tea and water refill….

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12:00 – 14:00

Sun 28 June 2026

King’s Swimming Gala

This is a fun racing event including staff, OKS, the Sports Centre…

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13:00 – 17:00

Sun 28 June 2026

Fifth and Sixth Form Art and Photography Exhibition (Sunday)

This exhibition celebrates the breadth and diversity of work by our older…

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13:45 – 15:00

Sun 28 June 2026

KiDaCo (Sunday)

A record numbers of pupils auditioned for this year’s KiDaCo, which promises…

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15:00 – 16:15

Sun 28 June 2026

The History and Literature of King’s in 100 Yards (Sunday earlier)

A short walk from the Mint Yard Gate to the Maugham Library…

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15:15 – 16:15

Sun 28 June 2026

St Augustine’s Ruins Tour (Sunday)

Living in and alongside a UNESCO World Heritage Site has become normal…

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15:30 – 16:30

Sun 28 June 2026

Maroon 5 (Sunday)

Emerging from Los Angeles in the early 2000s, Maroon 5 burst onto…

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16:00 – 18:00

Sun 28 June 2026

Classic Bikes (Sunday)

Cycle around the Green Court on a classic bicycle, taking in the…

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16:00 – 18:00

Sun 28 June 2026

King’s Creations (Sunday)

A Young Enterprise stall selling authentic Swedish pick-and-mix sweets alongside the WaveWrap…

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16:00 – 18:00

Sun 28 June 2026

MIRA (Sunday)

The MIRA Young Enterprise group is selling tracksuit bottoms previously sold during…

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16:00 – 18:00

Sun 28 June 2026

Second-hand uniform stall (Sunday)

Environment Club raised over £3000 for Classrooms in the Clouds last year…

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16:30 – 18:00

Sun 28 June 2026

Come From Away (Sunday – junior cast)

Come From Away tells the heartwarming true story of how the small…

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16:30 – 17:30

Sun 28 June 2026

New Entrants’ Day

There is no welcome more “King’s” than King’s Week. Pupils joining us…

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16:45 – 18:00

Sun 28 June 2026

The History and Literature of King’s in 100 Yards (Sunday later)

A short walk from the Mint Yard Gate to the Maugham Library…

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17:00 – 18:00

Sun 28 June 2026

Crafternoon (Sunday)

Take a step away from the business of King’s Week and get…

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17:00 – 18:00

Sun 28 June 2026

King’s Pyjamas

Esme (6a) sold these for her Extended Project Qualification and only has…

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17:30 – 18:30

Sun 28 June 2026

King’s Week Talks

These allow some of our most scholarly pupils to give a short…

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18:00 – 19:00

Sun 28 June 2026

Picnics (Sunday)

Patrons are invited to picnic on the Green Court prior to evening…

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19:00 – 21:00

Sun 28 June 2026

Virtuosi Bar

Soft and alcoholic drinks will be available before Virtuosi and during the…

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19:30 – 22:00

Sun 28 June 2026

Virtuosi

The King’s School Chamber Orchestra presents an eclectic programme celebrating music for…

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20:00 – 21:30

Sun 28 June 2026

Come From Away (Sunday – senior cast)

Come From Away tells the heartwarming true story of how the small…

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08:00 – 17:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Junior South East Powerlifting Competition

Are you under 23 and interested in trying a powerlifting competition? This…

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09:00 – 12:00

Mon 29 June 2026

6th form Programme (Monday)

The 5ths will be following their own programme during the morning of…

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09:00 – 12:00

Mon 29 June 2026

First Aid at Work Course (Monday morning)

This invitation-only course trains CCF cadets to provide emergency medical care. If…

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NEW

09:00 – 12:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Super-curricular Morning (Monday)

In a new initiative this year, pupils in Shell and Remove will…

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09:00 – 12:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Shell Oracy

This will see a ’round robin’ of activities with the potential for…

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11:30 – 18:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Cricket Boys 1st XI vs Marylebone Cricket Club

For many of those playing in these matches, King’s Week is simply…

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12:00 – 12:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Academic Challenge (final)

This is an exhilarating live general knowledge quiz where teachers and pupils representing…

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12:00 – 13:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Cathedral Stonemasons’ Tour (Monday)

Join Canterbury Cathedral’s stonemasonry team to learn about their role in the…

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12:00 – 13:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Inter-house Fete Games (girls)

Fete games present an unpredictable competition. Sometimes involving space hoppers, running backwards…

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12:00 – 13:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Inter-house Table Tennis Heats (boys)

As both a part of the King’s Week inter-house shield competition and…

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12:00 – 13:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Language Café

Combining forces from what was Café Theatre, Il Bar Italia and Bar…

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12:00 – 13:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Pilates (Monday)

Take a moment out from a busy King’s Week to look after…

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12:45 – 13:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Bake Off

Are your buns the best? Is your butter icing the cream of…

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13:00 – 14:30

Mon 29 June 2026

The Wolves (Monday)

A student-led production Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls’ indoor soccer…

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13:00 – 17:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Fifth and Sixth Form Art and Photography Exhibition (Monday)

This exhibition celebrates the breadth and diversity of work by our older…

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13:30 – 14:15

Mon 29 June 2026

Music at Lunchtime (Monday)

Benefiting from the welcoming atmosphere and warm acoustic of the Old Synagogue,…

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14:00 – 17:00

Mon 29 June 2026

First Aid at Work Course (Monday afternoon)

This invitation-only course trains CCF cadets to provide emergency medical care. If…

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14:00 – 15:00

Mon 29 June 2026

The Sound

Some of our best pupil-led bands and groups perform a wide range…

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14:30 – 15:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Cathedral Precincts Tour (Monday)

This comprehensive tour includes key areas, such as Meister Omers, the 1160…

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15:00 – 16:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Circus workshop (Monday)

We are preparing our pupils for the real world by teaching them…

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15:00 – 16:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Classic Bikes (Monday)

Cycle around the Green Court on a classic bicycle, taking in the…

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15:00 – 16:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Pottery Throwdown (Monday)

Come along and try your hand, learning how to throw on the…

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15:00 – 17:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Rowing sprint competition

We challenge you to set records over 100m, 200m, 500m or in…

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15:00 – 17:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Tea and Bake Off cake (Monday)

By way of afternoon refreshment, there will be tea and water refill….

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15:00 – 15:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Acoustic Corner (Monday)

This is your opportunity to participate in the musical side of King’s…

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NEW

15:30 – 16:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Bookmobile and Roving Librarians (Monday)

Join us on Green Court as we celebrate our National Year of…

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15:30 – 16:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Cain’s Jawbone (Monday)

In 1934, Mathers created one of the most fiendish literary puzzles, requiring…

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15:30 – 16:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Cathedral Archives & Library Tour (Monday)

This visit will feature some of the highlights of the Cathedral’s Archives…

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15:30 – 16:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Maroon 5 (Monday)

Emerging from Los Angeles in the early 2000s, Maroon 5 burst onto…

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15:30 – 17:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Sailing Trapeze and Hiking Challenge

Have a go at trapezing and hiking to see if you can…

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15:30 – 16:00

Mon 29 June 2026

The Unbelievable Truth

In this game, you seek the unbelievable truths from the fairly credible…

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15:30 – 16:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Typology in glass

Most mediaeval people were illiterate so monks taught scripture using the Cathedral’s…

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16:00 – 17:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Come From Away (Monday – senior cast)

Come From Away tells the heartwarming true story of how the small…

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17:30 – 18:30

Mon 29 June 2026

St Augustine’s Ruins Tour (Monday)

Living in and alongside a UNESCO World Heritage Site has become normal…

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NEW

17:30 – 18:30

Mon 29 June 2026

‘Wicked’ singalong

For those who have grown to love ‘End the Day with Tay…

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18:30 – 20:00

Mon 29 June 2026

Picnics (Monday)

Patrons are invited to picnic on the Green Court prior to evening…

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18:30 – 19:45

Mon 29 June 2026

Pinocchio (Monday)

Shell Drama Excellence returns bigger and bolder than ever, as our brilliant…

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19:30 – 20:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Drinks Tractor (Monday)

This green Fergie was a special order by Kent County Council, registered…

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19:45 – 20:30

Mon 29 June 2026

Green Court Bar (Monday)

Soft and alcoholic drinks will be available to accompany your picnics or…

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20:30 – 21:45

Mon 29 June 2026

Jazz Concert

The Big Band, led by King’s pupil Head of Jazz, Joseph, presents…

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10:00 – 12:00

Tue 30 June 2026

6th form Programme (Tuesday)

The 5ths will be following their own programme during the morning of…

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10:00 – 12:00

Tue 30 June 2026

First Aid at Work Course (Tuesday morning)

This invitation-only course trains CCF cadets to provide emergency medical care. If…

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NEW

10:00 – 12:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Super-curricular Morning (Tuesday)

In a new initiative this year, pupils in Shell and Remove will…

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11:30 – 18:30

Tue 30 June 2026

Cricket Boys 1st XI vs Trinity School, Croydon

For many of those playing in these matches, King’s Week is simply…

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12:00 – 13:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Cathedral Stonemasons’ Tour (Tuesday)

Join Canterbury Cathedral’s stonemasonry team to learn about their role in the…

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12:00 – 13:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Esports

Join the adrenaline-fueled action at this exciting esports event! Compete in an…

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12:00 – 13:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Inter-house Fete Games (boys)

Fete games present an unpredictable competition. Sometimes involving space hoppers, running backwards…

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12:00 – 13:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Inter-house Table Tennis Heats (girls)

As both a part of the King’s Week inter-house shield competition and…

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12:00 – 12:30

Tue 30 June 2026

Would I Lie To You?

Involving Purples and staff, this will test your gullibility as you sort…

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13:00 – 13:30

Tue 30 June 2026

Acoustic Corner (Lower school encouraged)

This is your opportunity to participate in the musical side of King’s…

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13:00 – 17:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Fifth and Sixth Form Art and Photography Exhibition (Tuesday)

This exhibition celebrates the breadth and diversity of work by our older…

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13:15 – 14:30

Tue 30 June 2026

KiDaCo (Tuesday matinee)

A record numbers of pupils auditioned for this year’s KiDaCo, which promises…

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13:30 – 14:30

Tue 30 June 2026

Cathedral Precincts Tour (Tuesday)

This comprehensive tour includes key areas, such as Meister Omers, the 1160…

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13:30 – 14:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Inter-house Table Tennis Final

As both a part of the King’s Week inter-house shield competition and…

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13:30 – 14:15

Tue 30 June 2026

Music at Lunchtime (Tuesday)

Benefiting from the welcoming atmosphere and warm acoustic of the Old Synagogue,…

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13:30 – 15:00

Tue 30 June 2026

The Variety

Discover your friends’ hidden talents in this show where the only criterion…

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14:00 – 17:00

Tue 30 June 2026

First Aid at Work Course (Tuesday afternoon)

This invitation-only course trains CCF cadets to provide emergency medical care. If…

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14:30 – 15:30

Tue 30 June 2026

Typology in glass

Most mediaeval people were illiterate so monks taught scripture using the Cathedral’s…

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15:00 – 16:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Bookmobile and Roving Librarians (Tuesday)

Join us on Green Court as we celebrate our National Year of…

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15:00 – 16:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Cain’s Jawbone (Tuesday)

In 1934, Mathers created one of the most fiendish literary puzzles, requiring…

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15:00 – 16:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Crafternoon (Tuesday)

Take a step away from the business of King’s Week and get…

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15:00 – 16:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Debating Show Match

Watch our best debaters clash for the ultimate honour and glory in…

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15:00 – 16:15

Tue 30 June 2026

Junior King’s Bands’ Concert

Come and hear our bands from Year 6-8 performing a selection of…

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15:00 – 16:00

Tue 30 June 2026

King’s Creations (Tuesday)

A Young Enterprise stall selling authentic Swedish pick-and-mix sweets alongside the WaveWrap…

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15:00 – 16:00

Tue 30 June 2026

MIRA (Tuesday)

The MIRA Young Enterprise group is selling joggers previously sold during the…

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15:00 – 17:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Tea and cake (Tuesday)

By way of afternoon refreshment, there will be tea and water refill….

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15:15 – 16:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Choirs in the Quire

The School’s foremost vocal ensembles, the Chapel and Crypt Choirs and Becket…

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15:30 – 16:30

Tue 30 June 2026

Lab on the Lawn (Tuesday)

Test your skills through a series of scientific challenges and see if…

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15:30 – 16:30

Tue 30 June 2026

Maroon 5 (Tuesday)

Emerging from Los Angeles in the early 2000s, Maroon 5 burst onto…

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16:15 – 17:45

Tue 30 June 2026

House Fête Stalls

The 6th Form team from each house will create a stall to…

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17:30 – 18:15

Tue 30 June 2026

Hamlet in the Herb Garden (Tuesday)

The play’s the thing! Our snappy, dynamic reading of Hamlet is brilliantly brought…

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18:00 – 19:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Picnics (Tuesday)

Patrons are invited to picnic on the Green Court prior to evening…

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19:00 – 21:00

Tue 30 June 2026

Inter-house Debating

Each house provides a duo to debate in this spectacle. These pairings…

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19:00 – 21:00

Tue 30 June 2026

The Enormous Inter-house Quiz

You’ve probably never seen a quiz quite like this before. With large…

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19:15 – 20:30

Tue 30 June 2026

KiDaCo (Tuesday evening)

A record numbers of pupils auditioned for this year’s KiDaCo, which promises…

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09:30 – 12:30

Wed 1 July 2026

Primary school morning

King’s Week can sometimes seem a little insular, so wethis morning gives…

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10:00 – 12:00

Wed 1 July 2026

Inter-house Garden Cricket

Playing cricket where most rarely even walk certainly makes for an entertaining…

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10:00 – 12:00

Wed 1 July 2026

Frisbee

Remove pupils compete in the ultimate game as part of the inter-house…

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10:00 – 12:00

Wed 1 July 2026

Rounders

How better to herald in the summer than with an enormous games…

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11:00 – 12:30

Wed 1 July 2026

The Wolves (Wednesday)

A student-led production Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls’ indoor soccer…

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12:00 – 12:45

Wed 1 July 2026

Hamlet in the Herb Garden (Wednesday)

The play’s the thing! Our snappy, dynamic reading of Hamlet is brilliantly…

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12:00 – 13:00

Wed 1 July 2026

Traitors Live Final

Cunning, deception and intuition are key in this game. Either be a…

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12:30 – 14:00

Wed 1 July 2026

Henley Royal Regatta Lunch

Parents, OKS, Pilgrims and friends of the School are warmly welcome to…

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13:00 – 17:00

Wed 1 July 2026

Fifth and Sixth Form Art and Photography Exhibition (Wednesday)

This exhibition celebrates the breadth and diversity of work by our older…

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13:30 – 14:45

Wed 1 July 2026

KiDaCo (Wednesday)

A record numbers of pupils auditioned for this year’s KiDaCo, which promises…

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14:00 – 17:00

Wed 1 July 2026

Ice Cream (Wednesday)

Get your cold fix from Easy Quay Ices on what will hopefully…

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15:00 – 16:00

Wed 1 July 2026

Historic Graffiti Tour (Wednesday)

In the 1960s, two King’s School boys carried out a survey of…

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15:00 – 17:00

Wed 1 July 2026

Tea and cake (Wednesday)

By way of afternoon refreshment, there will be tea and water refill….

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15:30 – 17:30

Wed 1 July 2026

The Encore (Wednesday)

Now in its second year, this is your one-stop King’s Week experience….

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18:00 – 19:00

Wed 1 July 2026

Picnics (Wednesday)

Patrons are invited to picnic on the Green Court prior to evening…

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19:30 – 22:00

Wed 1 July 2026

The Gala Symphony Concert

As King’s Week draws to a close, we celebrate with the traditional…

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22:15 – 22:35

Wed 1 July 2026

Compline (Wednesday)

The name of the ancient office of Compline derives from a Latin…

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