The World's First Music Town!

If you love the William Tell Overture or music from the Barber of Seville, you’ll love Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle. Folkestone Choral Society will be joined by 4 top soloists: Tamar Simone File, Christina Astin, Greg Tassell and James Oldfield. The concert will include two grand pianos and an accordion played by Aidan Shepherd. Read more…

The New Folkestone Society is hosting its annual Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade again on Saturday 7 November following the success of the previous two years. Assembling on The Leas outside The Grand at 5.45pm, the procession will depart at 6pm, led by a regimental drummer along The Leas to the Leas Bandstand for poetry and letter readings, before heading Read more…

Here we go…. Full on Rave Jungle and Drum & Bass 90s Revival Night. All Vinyl as it was back in the Day. 3k sound System Lights and Lasers. DJs will be announced soon so keep locked 🔐 This will include Breakbeat Happy Hardcore, Jungle, Rave, Drum & Bass. Do not miss this!! those that Came in March will know Read more…

Indie Soul & Rock N Roll… The Electric Soul Machine can veer between The Small Faces and something very soulful, like Steve Marriott and Paul Weller are fighting for the mic, and sometimes a bit of almost Glam rock can creep in with some anthemic numbers. Altogether it’s a nice variety of uptempo 60’s vibes with a revivalist injection from Read more…

Saturday 7th Nov we welcome @djalexfurness for his first full set at the Blind Pig for the Warm-Up, our Funk, Soul & Groove night. Alex runs multiple vinyl nights across Folkestone and has a fantastic collection of records, looking forward to hearing what he pulls out the bag for us 🙂 Read more…

A new sound where Afrobeats and Latin grooves meets punk and folk type riffs with bitter sweet harmonies, melodic soul searching yet thunderous driving grooves. This particular performance by Akwaba is featuring Mosi Conde an award winning Kora player from Guinea. Plus Rishi Pelham from Urvashi. Read more…

COSMIC JAZZ / FUNKY JAZZ / SPIRITUAL JAZZ / SOUL JAZZ / JAZZ ROCK / WORLD JAZZ / JAZZ POETRY / ANGRY JAZZ / JAZZ FOLK / BAGPIPE JAZZ / FREE JAZZ / SILLY JAZZ / AVANT JAZZ / DISCO JAZZ / JAZZ CARNIVAL / PYSCH JAZZ / NAUGHTY JAZZ / PROPER JAZZ AND I DON’T KNOW PROBABLY SOME STUFF Read more…

Another Sunday afternoon of Live Music at The Ship Inn Sandgate. Live Music by the sea just hits differently! Join Alex McNeice from 4pm – 6pm and enjoy your favourite requests plus some of his own originals. Read more…

Hosted by the wonderful Aimate, these Open Mics are for anyone wanting to try their stuff out in front of a brilliant, supportive crowd. Perfect if you need to dust off the cobwebs, are keen to test some new material, or simply want the feedback of a lovely crowd. All talents are welcome – musicians, spoken word artists, poets, comedians… Read more…

Love singing, but don’t want the commitment of joining a choir? Folkestone Singing Club is a relaxed weekly singing session where you can simply turn up, sing, and enjoy making music together. There are no performances to prepare for, no auditions, no expectation to practise at home, and no need to attend every week – just come whenever you can. Read more…

Every Tuesday, the vibe comes alive at Ground & Sound with Open Jam Night. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just finding your sound, this is your stage. Bring your instrument, your voice, or just your love for live music and be part of an electric, welcoming atmosphere. From soulful solos to full-on collaborations, anything can happen. Enjoy great drinks, Read more…

Eric Appapoulay, is a London-born British-Mauritian guitarist, bassist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist (born 21 December 1971). He has worked with or toured alongside Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Neneh Cherry, Nitin Sawhney, Daniel Bedingfield, Craig David, Lionel Richie and Plan B, among others. He also played a major role in producing and performing on Plan B’s The Defamation of Strickland Banks, including the Read more…

The Melody Makers Collective is a singing group for ANYBODY! We meet weekly, and have fun singing. ​ Singing is wonderful for so many reasons. Joining a session with us leaves you feeling uplifted and happy. That is our aim. We sing songs from all times and styles, mostly chosen by the singers themselves! ​ No experience is needed, no Read more…

Every Thursday, Ground & Sound turns up the volume with Open Jam Night. Step into a laid-back, music-filled atmosphere where creativity flows and everyone’s welcome. Whether you play, sing, or simply love live music, this is your chance to be part of something special. Bring your instrument, meet fellow musicians, and jump into spontaneous sessions that light up the room. Read more…

Alex McNeice is back once again for Friday night fun at The Famous Ship Inn, Sandgate. Join him from 7pm – 9pm for all of your classic hits and requests amongst some of his own original music! Not to be missed. Read more…

Next Friday 13th Nov one of our favourite bands are back – THE LIBERATORS – incredible Reggae covers like you’ve never heard them before plus a few unexpected curveballs – DON’T MISS! Read more…

Folkestone’s very own Junglist movement is back for it’s 5th instalment of Church Of Amen 🙏 On Saturday 14th November we welcome the scratch sensation T Cuts and special guest DJ Jordan (Dad’s Old Vinyl) alongside REV JNG residents, including our latest resident to join the REV JNG crew, J:Kenzo, for a night of non stop jungle shellers 🔊 Expect Read more…

by Presence Archive Alf Cardona #singersongwriter#indie#ethereal#indiefolk#indiemusic#artpop#experimentalpop#surreal#orchestralpop#haunting#poeticlyrics#poeticmusic#noirfolk#cinematic#melancholic#existential#artpop#americana#earthymusic#etherealwave#noirpop#haunting#acoustic#existential#melancholic#dreamy Bar open 7 pm  – 11 pm Live  performance 8.30 pm  – 10 pm: Alf Cardona, existential alt indie singer/songwriter performs the album ‘ Mountains’ (due for release in the new year) + extras. Songs from the heart, dreams and gut….. Book your free tickets through: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2001885174446?aff=oddtdtcreator Read more…

A night of Soul N’ Funk in a chilled, relaxed atmosphere, held in the private rear bar of Folkestone Railway Club. All proceeds go to Radio Folkestone, helping to cover operational and running costs. Advance tickets only. Please use the side entrance. Read more…

Michael Messer & Chaz Jankel, and Phillip Henry An intimate evening of acoustic blues & Roots music with three of the UK’s finest musicians. Michael Messer is widely known and a blues innovator, singer songwriter and master slide guitarist. Chaz Jankel co-wrote many hits with Ian Dury & The Blockheads, including “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll” “Hit Me Read more…