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Multi-Genre, Multi-Venue Festival

Folkestone’s month-long, multi-genre, multi-venue festival is back and bigger than ever with over 170 events in 30 venues and over 150 artists!

Our participating venues have really pulled out all the stops this year, with an incredible selection of gigs, workshops, jam sessions, screenings and much more!

For more information on all the happenings, check out our Music in May page!

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JOHN’S LISTENING SESSIONS @ SPACE BAR

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5 June 2025, 5:00 pm
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10:59 pm
Location: Space Bar & Kitchen
New to Folkestone, John’s Listening Sessions: Laid Back Loft, Soulful House Music. From 6pm until 12.30am to listen to gorgeous soulful house music. Grab some drinks and settle in for the evening. Loft style listening bar vibes. DJ John Q. plus guest DJs curating and mixing stylish underground soulful house music. Read more…
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SeaSalt & Keys @ The Old Cigar and Olive

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5 June 2025, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
SeaSalt & Keys are back at The Old Cigar and Olive on the 6th June from 7-9pm! Bringing great songs and great laughs, these two will be entertaining you with a mix of popular rock, pop, musical theatre, plus some classic songs to singalong to. So bring your dancing shoes and come along! Read more…
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Elevator Duo

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5 June 2025, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Very pleased to welcome back this duo for their second gig this year, it’s the fab @elevatorduo – Friday 6th of June from 8pm! Read more…
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MULTI CULTURAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND

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6 June 2025, 9:30 am
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5:00 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Live music, Craft, art, food and drink stalls, amusements, Punch & Judy Show, Hoopsea Hulahooping demos and workshops, dance demonstrations, community group displays and more. Music on the day will include: 10.30am FILIPINO COMMUNITY Jamboree 3 – 5pm MAMPAMA (African pop songs and fusion music) Read more…
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Invicta Bass – DNB All Dayer ‘On The Terrace’

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7 June 2025, 12:00 pm
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8 June 2025, 12:00 am
Location: The Dugout
🚨 HISTORY IN THE MAKING! 🚨 7th June – DNB All Dayer ‘On The Terrace’ For the first time EVER, Folkestone is about to go FULL SEND with an open-air DNB experience like no other! 🌪️🔥 We’re bringing some of the BIGGEST names in Drum & Bass to the coast for a one-of-a-kind outdoor rave that’ll shake the town to Read more…
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Charmaine Love at Docker Brewery

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6 June 2025, 4:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Location: Docker Brewery & Taproom
Join us Saturday 7th June for a genre-blending DJ set from one of the most exciting names on the scene. Expect deep house, jazz, lounge, and lush percussive basslines, brought together with Charmaine’s signature energy and sound. 🎧 5–8pm 🍕 Alkham Valley Pizza returns 🍻 Beer pouring all day Free entry, good tunes, great food. Read more…
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The Depot – Posties Collective

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7 June 2025, 6:00 pm
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8 June 2025, 1:00 am
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
The Depot is a free live music event, with an array of djs that reside in Folkestone- Hosted by The Posties Collective! Alongside live music, this event is an interactive experience with strong themes of postal services and engaging immersive input to get the audience involved. A highly decorated environment supporting local talent, with all decorations being eco friendly + Read more…
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Mama K Welcome Home Party

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7 June 2025, 6:00 pm
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8 June 2025, 12:00 am
Location: The Rum Clinic
DJ Trevski will be spinning the tunes on the night as The Rum Clinic celebrates Mama K’s return. Read more…
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Lex DJ

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6 June 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
LEX ON THE DEX! @lexbricabrac brings her collection of vinyl bangers to the pig. Fun times guaranteed Read more…
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MULTI CULTURAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Favourite
7 June 2025, 9:15 am
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4:15 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Live music, Craft, art, food and drink stalls, amusements, Punch & Judy Show,Hoopsea Hullahooping demos and workshops, community group displays and more. Music on the day will include: 10.15 11.15am JAMMIN DODGERS young all girl band 12 – 2pm THE CONCORDS GROUP great music from the 60’s & 70’s 3 – 5pm TEQUILA BRASS inspired by Herb Alpert & the Read more…
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‘Sunday Service Jazz Club’

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7 June 2025, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Location: Market Square
A free Weekly event ! Bringing you the best artistes in the UK Jazz world. •varied artistes weekly. •Family Friendly. •Delicious food & drinks available. Read more…
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Ayla Schofield w/support Nick Lawrence @ The Blind Pig

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7 June 2025, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Multi-Instrumentalist Ayla Schofield is on her way back to Germany after a successful UK tour. However, she’ll be make a quick stop in Folkestone to perform at The Blind Pig with support from folk musician Nick Lawrence. Read more…
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Rerun at Skuba Folkestone!

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7 June 2025, 4:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Location: Skuba
Get ready for an evening of killer vibes! Catch RERUN live at Skuba Bar on Sunday 8th June! With powerful vocals and familiar riffs, this hard-hitting covers band will rock your world! From AC/DC to Kaiser Chiefs, they’ve got all of your favourite rock and pop hits covered! Don’t miss out on the ultimate evening of music that guarantees a Read more…
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80s GROOVES x THE OLD CIGAR & OLIVE

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7 June 2025, 6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
80s GROOVES, DISCO & SOUL served all night long! Request welcome (within reason!) Sing-a-long vibes. SHOOTERS always a bargain at THE OLIVE! DJ DR PEPPERY. A fun night of tunes and dancing. Read more…
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MULTI CULTURAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND

Favourite
6 June 2025, 9:30 am
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5:00 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Live music, Craft, art, food and drink stalls, amusements, Punch & Judy Show, Hoopsea Hulahooping demos and workshops, dance demonstrations, community group displays and more. Music on the day will include: 10.30am FILIPINO COMMUNITY Jamboree 3 – 5pm MAMPAMA (African pop songs and fusion music) Read more…
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Invicta Bass – DNB All Dayer ‘On The Terrace’

Favourite
7 June 2025, 12:00 pm
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8 June 2025, 12:00 am
Location: The Dugout
🚨 HISTORY IN THE MAKING! 🚨 7th June – DNB All Dayer ‘On The Terrace’ For the first time EVER, Folkestone is about to go FULL SEND with an open-air DNB experience like no other! 🌪️🔥 We’re bringing some of the BIGGEST names in Drum & Bass to the coast for a one-of-a-kind outdoor rave that’ll shake the town to Read more…
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Charmaine Love at Docker Brewery

New
Favourite
6 June 2025, 4:00 pm
-
7:00 pm
Location: Docker Brewery & Taproom
Join us Saturday 7th June for a genre-blending DJ set from one of the most exciting names on the scene. Expect deep house, jazz, lounge, and lush percussive basslines, brought together with Charmaine’s signature energy and sound. 🎧 5–8pm 🍕 Alkham Valley Pizza returns 🍻 Beer pouring all day Free entry, good tunes, great food. Read more…
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The Depot – Posties Collective

Favourite
7 June 2025, 6:00 pm
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8 June 2025, 1:00 am
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
The Depot is a free live music event, with an array of djs that reside in Folkestone- Hosted by The Posties Collective! Alongside live music, this event is an interactive experience with strong themes of postal services and engaging immersive input to get the audience involved. A highly decorated environment supporting local talent, with all decorations being eco friendly + Read more…
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Mama K Welcome Home Party

New
Favourite
7 June 2025, 6:00 pm
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8 June 2025, 12:00 am
Location: The Rum Clinic
DJ Trevski will be spinning the tunes on the night as The Rum Clinic celebrates Mama K’s return. Read more…
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Lex DJ

New
Favourite
6 June 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
LEX ON THE DEX! @lexbricabrac brings her collection of vinyl bangers to the pig. Fun times guaranteed Read more…

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