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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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Folkestone Music Town Meet-Up and Pre Fesitval Party

New
Sunday 19th Apr 2026, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Dracula Parrot
IMPORTANT UPDATE – THE FMT MEET- UP HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE DRACULA PARROT BAR ON 20.4.26. All venues, creatives, music lovers and community are welcome. This is a pre-festival get together and we will have the shiny new festival programmes for you to collect your free copies. A BIG thanks to The Dracula Parrot Bar for hosting us last Read more…
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Mrs H and The Sing-a-Long Band

New
Monday 20th Apr 2026, 10:00 am
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11:00 am
Location: Quarterhouse
Led by the charming and passionate Mrs H, the Sing-along Band bring their unique family music to Folkestone with a line-up of musicians including members of Red Snapper, Beth Orton and The Leisure Society. Their aim is to provide quality music for children that adults will love too. Bringing together elements of Folk, Soul, Afro, Latin, Dub, comedy and theatre Read more…
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Open jam

New
Tuesday 21st Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
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Sunday 19th Apr 2026, 11:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Every Tuesday, the vibe comes alive at The Old Cigar & Olive 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 Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

Wednesday 22nd Apr 2026, 9:30 am
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11:00 am
Location: Holy Trinity Church
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…
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Open jam

New
Thursday 23rd Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
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Tuesday 21st Apr 2026, 11:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Every Thursday, The Old Cigar & Olive 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 Read more…
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100 Dollar Stereo

New
Thursday 23rd Apr 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Friday 24th April we welcome @100dollarstereo back to The Blind Pig, with their unique blend of explosive indie rock n roll sounds 🎤 Read more…
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Heroes

Friday 24th Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
A Folkestone favourite. Heroes are a 4 piece Kent based band playing tribute to late 70s and early 80s New Wave, Ska and Mod revival. Read more…
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Sunset Alley

Friday 24th Apr 2026, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour | Harbourside Square
Acoustic country duo. Old and new country songs. Read more…
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Reprobate Collective presents: New Dawn

Friday 24th Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
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12:00 am
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Reprobate Collective presents: NEW DAWN As the new year unfolds and momentum builds, New Dawn marks the first chapter of a new run at Speedway. A fresh start, renewed energy, and the beginning of five nights shaped by sound, community, and movement. Expect top-tier DJs, an insane sound system, and the kind of crowd that makes the night. 📍 Speedway, Read more…
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Sarah Quist Sings

New
Friday 24th Apr 2026, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: Kollectiv
An evening of heart felt songs, stories and poems from a life lived. as well as a look at some female Jazz pioneers. Join Sarah Quist, Paul Eldridge, Danny Moss Jnr, Mykola Mishurenko and guest appearance of Alison Jones international violinist as we blend our vast musical knowledge not limited by the boarders of genres or continents to create a Read more…
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FUN HOUSE presented by aimate

Friday 24th Apr 2026, 7:00 pm
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10:59 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
1 house band and 4 up and coming artists – FUN HOUSE is a brand new night where some of the industry’s hottest musicians collaborate with fresh talent. The fun doesn’t stop there; DJ’s scattered throughout and ending the whole show will keep you moving. Community is at the core of FUN HOUSE – come for the fun, leave with Read more…
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The Blow-Up with Like It Or Lump it

New
Friday 24th Apr 2026, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Sat 25th April the legendary Like It Or Lump It are back at The Blind Pig for the Blow-Up, bangers all night 💥 Read more…
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glam bam

New
Friday 24th Apr 2026, 7:30 pm
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10:30 pm
Location: Dover Road Social Club
🎸 GLAM BAM! are back — and they’re bringing the noise to Dover Road Social Club on 25th April! Expect explosive riffs, outrageous glam, and a night of high-voltage rock that’ll leave your ears ringing and your heart racing. music starts at 20:30, so grab your mates, slap on some sparkle, and get ready to party like it’s 1975. Whether Read more…
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AKA

New
Friday 24th Apr 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Park Inn
Live band Read more…
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Sunday Morning Music – Matthew Wilshire (clarinet) and Morgan Hayes (piano)

New
Saturday 25th Apr 2026, 10:30 am
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12:00 pm
Location: Kollectiv
For our second Sunday Morning Music concert, we are delighted to welcome clarinettist Matthew Wilshire and pianist Morgan Hayes, an old friend of Folkestone, who will be performing a lovely programme of duos and solos. Matthew Wilsher is a highly versatile clarinettist who has performed with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the London Contemporary Orchestra and the Philharmonia, and has appeared Read more…
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Open Deck Sunday

New
Saturday 25th Apr 2026, 2:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Dust off your favourite tunes, Open Deck Sunday is back for April! Get here early to stick your name on the board! Read more…
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Thomas Abrahams

Saturday 25th Apr 2026, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour | Harbourside Square
One man. Huge sound. Good vibes. Live looping musical maverick Read more…
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Open jam

New
Tuesday 28th Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
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Sunday 26th Apr 2026, 11:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Every Tuesday, the vibe comes alive at The Old Cigar & Olive 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 Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

Wednesday 29th Apr 2026, 9:30 am
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11:00 am
Location: Holy Trinity Church
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…
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Open jam

New
Thursday 30th Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
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Tuesday 28th Apr 2026, 11:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Every Thursday, The Old Cigar & Olive 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 Read more…
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Mrs H and The Sing-a-Long Band

New
Monday 20th Apr 2026, 10:00 am
-
11:00 am
Location: Quarterhouse
Led by the charming and passionate Mrs H, the Sing-along Band bring their unique family music to Folkestone with a line-up of musicians including members of Red Snapper, Beth Orton and The Leisure Society. Their aim is to provide quality music for children that adults will love too. Bringing together elements of Folk, Soul, Afro, Latin, Dub, comedy and theatre Read more…
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Open jam

New
Tuesday 21st Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
-
Sunday 19th Apr 2026, 11:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Every Tuesday, the vibe comes alive at The Old Cigar & Olive 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 Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

Wednesday 22nd Apr 2026, 9:30 am
-
11:00 am
Location: Holy Trinity Church
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…
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Open jam

New
Thursday 23rd Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
-
Tuesday 21st Apr 2026, 11:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Every Thursday, The Old Cigar & Olive 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 Read more…
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100 Dollar Stereo

New
Thursday 23rd Apr 2026, 7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Friday 24th April we welcome @100dollarstereo back to The Blind Pig, with their unique blend of explosive indie rock n roll sounds 🎤 Read more…
Heroes Harbour Arm Folkestone Music Town

Heroes

Friday 24th Apr 2026, 1:00 pm
-
3:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
A Folkestone favourite. Heroes are a 4 piece Kent based band playing tribute to late 70s and early 80s New Wave, Ska and Mod revival. Read more…

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