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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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Strung Out violin group for adults

Wednesday 13th May 2026, 6:00 pm
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Wednesday 27th May 2026, 7:00 pm
Location: St Paul’s Church
Got a violin in your attic you want to dust down? Strung Out is a fun and friendly adult violin group for easy to intermediate players of all ages, led by professional violinist, Alison Jones, whose international work spans from the West End to WOMAD. Whether you’re picking up the violin again after a break, or carrying on your musical Read more…
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Skuba-oke – Music in May Karaoke

Wednesday 13th May 2026, 7:30 pm
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Wednesday 13th May 2026, 11:00 pm
Location: Skuba
🎤 KARAOKE AT SKUBA 🎤 Wednesdays & Sundays this May We’re turning up the volume for Folkestone’s Music in May festival! Expect big voices, big tunes, and even bigger energy. Whether you’re bringing the drama with a ballad or smashing out a punk classic – this is your stage. From first-timers to seasoned performers, everyone’s welcome. ⏰ 8:30pm – Midnight Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

Wednesday 13th May 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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Sacconi Festival #1 Celebration of New Music

Wednesday 13th May 2026, 5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: The Grand
 The Grand (Access via the the North Entrance), Folkestone, CT20 2LR  Thursday 14th May 2026 Served in 4 x 20-minute sections with drinks and food breaks in between A celebration of new music, this concert brings together two leading advocates: British composer John Woolrich, founder of Folkestone New Music and the Sacconi Quartet, with their long history of commissioning and Read more…
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Open jam

Thursday 14th May 2026, 5:00 pm
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Tuesday 12th May 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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Open mic at The Nailbox

New
Wednesday 13th May 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Nailbox
From 8pm until 10pm at The Nailbox, close to Folkestone West station, Mark from Chasing Mavericks is hosting the Nailbox open mic night. This is a live event and we can’t accommodate backing tracks, but we do have PA with 2 mics, a keyboard and plenty of instrument inputs for your guitars/ukes/own mics! Come along early to register a spot. Read more…
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Sacconi Festival 2026 #2 Haydn, Waley-Cohen, Dvořák

Thursday 14th May 2026, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church
 St Eanswythe’s Church, Folkestone, CT20 1SW  Friday 15th May 2026 Sacconi Quartet: Ben Hancox, Hannah Dawson (violins) Robin Ashwell (viola) Cara Berridge (cello) Daniil Margulis (double bass) Programme: Haydn String Quartet in C Major, Op. 33, No.3 ‘The Bird’ Freya Waley-Cohen ‘Dances, Hymns and Songs for Friendship’ for string quartet *Commissioned especially for the Sacconi Quartet’s 25th Anniversary season!* Dvořák String Quintet in G major, Op.77 with double Read more…
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The Red Cow – Blues Rock Jam

Thursday 14th May 2026, 6:00 pm
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11:00 pm
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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Quarter Sessions

Thursday 14th May 2026, 6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
We’re buzzing to reveal 5 up-and-coming artists/bands selected for a brand new event, The Quarter Sessions, at Folkestone Quarterhouse. This new series is all about supporting emerging artists, giving musicians a platform to share their talent, grow their audience, and keep live music thriving. Creatives need spaces to share their passion, venues need support to stay open — and we Read more…
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Grease

Thursday 14th May 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour | The Goods Yard
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Dukes of Swing Duo

Thursday 14th May 2026, 6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Location: Rocksalt
Experience the effortless charisma of The Dukes of Swing Duo, bringing smooth vocals and cool jazz piano to Rocksalt. Blending the timeless style of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett with the modern energy of Michael Bublé and Jamie Cullum, their sound is both classic and contemporary. Expect a feel-good set of swing favourites, from Fly Me To The Moon and Read more…
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Mercury – The Ultimate Queen Tribute

Thursday 14th May 2026, 6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: Leas Cliff Hall
For over a quarter century, Mercury has risen to the top, achieving premier status as the authentic Freddie Mercury and Queen Production to see in 2025. This award-winning and fully revitalised stage production will take audiences on a rapturous ride through timeless tunes with faithfully accurate portrayals and performances of the legendary QUEEN. Playing the world’s most flamboyant frontman, Joseph Lee Read more…
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Folkestone Techno Social

Thursday 14th May 2026, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
15th May will be an FTS classic techno special with Guest DJs Dan Weightman, Teutonic Kaboom and PSQ, paying homage to our forefathers, foremothers and foreothers. Plus a live performance by Ghostyhead. :-] Read more…
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Jo -Amy Winehouse tribute

Thursday 14th May 2026, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Step into a night of soulful nostalgia as Joanna Rose Barton brings the magic of Amy Winehouse back to life. Performing live at The OC&O, this electrifying tribute captures Amy’s iconic voice, attitude, and timeless hits. From “Valerie” to “Back to Black,” expect an unforgettable evening of music, emotion, and energy. Joanna’s acclaimed performances at Eastbourne and Hastings Pride and Read more…
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MIM – Dancefloor Decades with DJ Chatters at Skuba

Thursday 14th May 2026, 8:00 pm
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12:00 am
Location: Skuba
🕺💃 Music in May at Skuba! 💃🕺 Step back in time and own the dancefloor! Join us Friday 8th May from 9PM for Dancefloor Decades—all your favourite hits from the 80s, 90s & 00s with DJ Chatters keeping the party alive! 🎶✨ 📍 Skuba Bar, Folkestone ⏰ 9 PM till late 🍸 Happy Hour 2 for £15.50 cocktails 8–10 PM Read more…
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Busking Project – Music In May Festival

Friday 15th May 2026, 9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Location: FOLCA
Enjoy performances from a curated selection of talented artists taking part in the Music in May Festival Busking Project. Follow the designated busking spots across town and experience a musical walkabout. Check the gig guide for full line-up announcements. EVERY SATURDAY IN MAY | 10AM – 4PM Read more…
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Busking event for the Noel Redding Project 16 may

Friday 15th May 2026, 9:00 am
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8:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour | Busking Spot
To commemorate the forthcoming statue statue to celebrate local musician Noel Redding we are holding a busking event open to all Just turn up at 10am till dusk and play whatever instruments you can bring. A PA will be provided. You keep the money. The location is by the flower bed beetwen the London &Paris hotel , and the bottom Read more…
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Sacconi Festival 2026 – Sounds Folkestone Youth Strings

Friday 15th May 2026, 9:30 am
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11:30 am
Location: The Grand
 The Grand, Kent, CT20 2LR  Saturday 16th May 2026 Sounds Folkestone Youth Strings is a string orchestra based in Folkestone, for young string players of school age living in Shepway and East Kent and learning the Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass! Come and hear what they’ve been working on this term! Directed by Floriane Peycelon. The concert is free Read more…
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Free Workshop – Live Sound

New
Friday 15th May 2026, 11:00 am
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1:00 pm
Location: Seaview Studio
Join Tim Smith at Seaview Studio for a free workshop on managing live sound. Ideal for artists/bands who want to ensure a sensible set up for their gigs and can be self-sufficient. Also ideal for aspiring sound engineers. Topics to include:- Microphones and placement Gain Staging Foldback Monitoring Cabling and Management Limited places available. Book your free place by emailing Read more…
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Pretty Crap support Surfers Against Sewage Paddle Out

New
Friday 15th May 2026, 1:00 pm
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2:30 pm
Location: The Mariner
Pretty Crap will be performing as part of the annual Surfers Against Sewage Paddle-Out Protest at Sunny Sands on Saturday 16th May at 2pm. Bring your placards, paddle boards, surfboards or kayaks and join the Paddle-Out, or just come along and enjoy the music. We will be performing outside the Folkestone Sea Sports Centre next to Sunny Sands. (If it’s Read more…
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Strung Out violin group for adults

Wednesday 13th May 2026, 6:00 pm
-
Wednesday 27th May 2026, 7:00 pm
Location: St Paul’s Church
Got a violin in your attic you want to dust down? Strung Out is a fun and friendly adult violin group for easy to intermediate players of all ages, led by professional violinist, Alison Jones, whose international work spans from the West End to WOMAD. Whether you’re picking up the violin again after a break, or carrying on your musical Read more…
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Skuba-oke – Music in May Karaoke

Wednesday 13th May 2026, 7:30 pm
-
Wednesday 13th May 2026, 11:00 pm
Location: Skuba
🎤 KARAOKE AT SKUBA 🎤 Wednesdays & Sundays this May We’re turning up the volume for Folkestone’s Music in May festival! Expect big voices, big tunes, and even bigger energy. Whether you’re bringing the drama with a ballad or smashing out a punk classic – this is your stage. From first-timers to seasoned performers, everyone’s welcome. ⏰ 8:30pm – Midnight Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

Wednesday 13th May 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

Thursday 14th May 2026, 5:00 pm
-
Tuesday 12th May 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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Sacconi Festival #1 Celebration of New Music

Wednesday 13th May 2026, 5:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Location: The Grand
 The Grand (Access via the the North Entrance), Folkestone, CT20 2LR  Thursday 14th May 2026 Served in 4 x 20-minute sections with drinks and food breaks in between A celebration of new music, this concert brings together two leading advocates: British composer John Woolrich, founder of Folkestone New Music and the Sacconi Quartet, with their long history of commissioning and Read more…
Chasing Mavericks big stage widescreen

Open mic at The Nailbox

New
Wednesday 13th May 2026, 7:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Location: The Nailbox
From 8pm until 10pm at The Nailbox, close to Folkestone West station, Mark from Chasing Mavericks is hosting the Nailbox open mic night. This is a live event and we can’t accommodate backing tracks, but we do have PA with 2 mics, a keyboard and plenty of instrument inputs for your guitars/ukes/own mics! Come along early to register a spot. Read more…

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