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Music in May

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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Jazz for Babies

New
Friday 20th Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Location: Kollectiv
Jazz for Babies … and their mums and dads With Katie Bradley (vocals and harmonica) and Mick Bishop (piano). kollectiv – 1:00pm – Friday March the 20th We are delighted that the wonderful Katie Bradley and the superb Mick Bishop are coming to kollectiv to sing songs we all know for babies and their mums and dads. Crying and screaming Read more…
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The Red Cow – Blues Rock Jam

Friday 20th Mar 2026, 7:00 pm
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12:00 am
Location: The Red Cow
The Red Cow’s Blues Rock Jam! 🎶 Join us for a great night of music, come and join in or have a listen. 😎🎶 Fully equipped Jam with keys, guitars, amps, pedals, mics, PA and more. 🚀 Enjoy a laid back, friendly atmosphere with amazing people and talented musicians. 📍 The Red Cow – Folkestone – 138, Foord Road. 🗓️ Read more…
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SPON + STATIC

New
Friday 20th Mar 2026, 7:30 pm
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11:30 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
SPON hail from Lille in France, and are headed to the UK with their own brand of skater pop-punk to bring an air of fun and entertainment to Speedway. In support are STATIC, a four-piece alternative/punk rock band based in Kent, specifically active in the Medway scene. Known for their high-energy performances and already making a splash on the local Read more…
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Lindisfarne

Friday 20th Mar 2026, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
The Quarterhouse is delighted to welcome to Folkestone the legendary 70’s folk-rock pioneers LINDISFARNE, with a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar. With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run For Home and a reputation for Read more…
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Calling Planet Earth

Friday 20th Mar 2026, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Leas Cliff Hall
A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time – The Electrifying 80’s Why go and see it? The show that defines a decade. Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as DURAN DURAN, SPANDAU BALLET, THE HUMAN LEAGUE, ULTRAVOX, TEARS FOR FEARS, DEPECHE MODE, OMD, JAPAN, ABC, SOFT CELL Read more…
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Folkestone Techno Social

New
Friday 20th Mar 2026, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
FTS is now at The Blind Pig! Whoop whoop! Equally exciting is that London DJ, label boss, promoter etc Medallion Man will kick things off at their new home. Please put it in the diary and come mingle to synthesised repetitive sounds while supping beverages and munching on pizza :-] Read more…
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SWING JIVE HOP – DJ NIGHT

New
Friday 20th Mar 2026, 8:00 pm
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12:00 am
Location: The Blue Moon Club Bar & Kitchen
The Folkestone Swing Jive Classes group bring their much loved dance night to The Blue Moon Club for an evening packed with classic swing and jive tunes. With live DJs spinning timeless favourites and floor filling rhythms, this is a night built for movement, connection and pure feel good energy. Whether you are a seasoned dancer, learning the steps or Read more…
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The Clearing Sessions

New
Friday 20th Mar 2026, 9:00 pm
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11:55 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
Three awesome artists perfoming for you in The Clearing at The Quarterhouse Folkestone: Angeldee is a singer songwriter hailing out of sunny Folkestone on the English Riviera. She writes thoughtful and thought-provoking songs around the observations and experiences of a trans woman in the 21st century and how she deals with the craziness of life today. Some are funny, some Read more…
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Kuschty Rye

New
Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour | The Goods Yard
Kuschty Rye play Americana with Country and Blues. Read more…
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The Few Trio

New
Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: The Tasting Rooms
The Few Trio are a brilliant Folkestone based jazz ensemble with pianist Paul Eldridge, playing high quality jazz music from the London jazz club scene! Paul Eldridge on piano, Julie Walkington on double bass and Julian Fenton on drums, who’ve either known each other, or known of each other for a decade or more, and in 2015 found themselves jamming Read more…
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FLAMENCO GUITAR & PERCUSSION WORKSHOP

New
Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
Location: The Blue Moon Club Bar & Kitchen
Join us for special day to learn Spanish guitar techniques from flamenco to popular Spanish, Algerian and Latin tunes with Algerian guitar Maestro KADER FAHEM also learn Algerian rythms on Derbuka and other North African percussions with ADEL and ABDELKADER. 21st MARCH 5PM Bring your own guitars and percussion. Read more…
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Radio Riot

Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 7:30 pm
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11:30 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Their first show in 12 years, a fully formed and polished performance from dedicated and enthusiastic band. Their first gig of the tour will be here at Speedway, and we are so happy to give them the stage. The support comes from Matt Appleby and a donation will be given to Teenage Cancer Trust. Tickets are only £10 so come Read more…
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The Big Pants Party

Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Leas Cliff Hall
The Big Pants party is the ultimate ladies night out, celebrating the iconic soundtrack of a lifetime of fun, love and friendship. Join us for an evening of fabulous live music and amazing vocalists as we embark on an extraordinary celebration of sisterhood with some of the greatest hits of all time. Performed live in concert The Big Pants Party takes you Read more…
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ARABIAN NIGHTS – WORLD MUSIC LIVE SESSION

New
Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:30 am
Location: The Blue Moon Club Bar & Kitchen
Abdelkader Saadoun & Takaleed Special Guest: Kader Fahem – 2026 UK Tour Saturday 21 March Doors 7.00pm Live music from 8.00pm Step into an evening of rhythm, colour and celebration as Arabian Nights transforms The Blue Moon Club. As part of their 2026 UK Tour, Abdelkader Saadoun and Takaleed bring a powerful live show weaving together new original compositions with Read more…
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Sin City Angels

New
Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 8:00 pm
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11:30 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
A rock band trio of very talented guys giving you all the fun and joys of great rock tunes. Frankie will even walk around the bar while playing and rob a sneaky drink from behind the bar!! NOT TO BE MISSED. As always……. FREE ENTRY AND CHEAP DRINKS. Brought to you Via The Old Cigar And Olive and all the Read more…
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The Build-Up with DJ Ian Dunne

New
Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
The next ‘BUILD-UP’ night is Saturday 21st March and this time round we welcome back @mr_dunne_ who played an absolute scorcher of a set here for us towards the end of last year 🔥 so get ready for another night of the very finest house music from this legend 🏠 Read more…
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Live muisc with Thumpskrew @ the Dracula Parrot

New
Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 9:00 pm
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12:00 am
Location: The Dracula Parrot
Thumpskrew Return to Folkestone at The Dracula Parrot 🦜🔥 Saturday | From 21:00 The Dracula Parrot, 98A Cheriton Place, Folkestone, CT20 2BB (aka The Old Chambers Bar) Folkestone, get ready… they’re back! The Dracula Parrot proudly presents the return of Thumpskrew – the band that always rocked The Harp – now coming to tear up The Nest. Expect big energy, Read more…
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Thomas Abrahams

New
Sunday 22nd Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour | The Goods Yard
One man. Huge sound. Good vibes. Live looping musical maverick Read more…
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Gavin Alexander

New
Sunday 22nd Mar 2026, 2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Location: The Tasting Rooms
Enjoy an afternoon with Gavin Alexander and his guitar in the cosy setting of The Tasting Rooms. His songwriting has been described as ‘reminiscent of classic artists from Simon and Garfunkel, to the Beatles and beyond.’ Read more…
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Sunday DJ Sessions – Oscillate (Dub & Reggae Set)

New
Sunday 22nd Mar 2026, 3:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
The suns finally starting to shine again, what better excuse for an afternoon chilling to some dub & reggae sounds, provided by the @oscillate_folkestone boys 👌🏻 Read more…
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Kuschty Rye

New
Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour | The Goods Yard
Kuschty Rye play Americana with Country and Blues. Read more…
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The Few Trio

New
Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 3:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Location: The Tasting Rooms
The Few Trio are a brilliant Folkestone based jazz ensemble with pianist Paul Eldridge, playing high quality jazz music from the London jazz club scene! Paul Eldridge on piano, Julie Walkington on double bass and Julian Fenton on drums, who’ve either known each other, or known of each other for a decade or more, and in 2015 found themselves jamming Read more…
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FLAMENCO GUITAR & PERCUSSION WORKSHOP

New
Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 5:00 pm
-
6:30 pm
Location: The Blue Moon Club Bar & Kitchen
Join us for special day to learn Spanish guitar techniques from flamenco to popular Spanish, Algerian and Latin tunes with Algerian guitar Maestro KADER FAHEM also learn Algerian rythms on Derbuka and other North African percussions with ADEL and ABDELKADER. 21st MARCH 5PM Bring your own guitars and percussion. Read more…
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Radio Riot

Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 7:30 pm
-
11:30 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Their first show in 12 years, a fully formed and polished performance from dedicated and enthusiastic band. Their first gig of the tour will be here at Speedway, and we are so happy to give them the stage. The support comes from Matt Appleby and a donation will be given to Teenage Cancer Trust. Tickets are only £10 so come Read more…
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The Big Pants Party

Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 7:30 pm
-
10:00 pm
Location: Leas Cliff Hall
The Big Pants party is the ultimate ladies night out, celebrating the iconic soundtrack of a lifetime of fun, love and friendship. Join us for an evening of fabulous live music and amazing vocalists as we embark on an extraordinary celebration of sisterhood with some of the greatest hits of all time. Performed live in concert The Big Pants Party takes you Read more…
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The Build-Up with DJ Ian Dunne

New
Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 8:00 pm
-
11:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
The next ‘BUILD-UP’ night is Saturday 21st March and this time round we welcome back @mr_dunne_ who played an absolute scorcher of a set here for us towards the end of last year 🔥 so get ready for another night of the very finest house music from this legend 🏠 Read more…

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