Canterbury has a rich cultural offering and boasts some unique festivals and events that take place throughout the year. The city is known for its annual Canterbury Festival, which celebrates the arts and features a variety of performances, including music, theater, dance and visual arts. The city's heritage is also celebrated with the Canterbury Tales Medieval Pageant and Trail, where costumed actors bring Chaucer's stories to life, and the St. Thomas Becket Pilgrimage, which commemorates the martyrdom of St. Thomas Becket.