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Alex McNeice Live @ The Pullman with Elle Russell

New
Friday 30th Oct 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Pullman
It’s almost Halloween! And you can join Alex McNeice, with guest vocalist Elle Russell, at The Pullman on Friday 30th October. Expect all the usual sing-a-long favourites, with maybe a few spooooooky themed tunes for good measure! Come on down 7 – 9pm at The Pullman. See you there! Read more…
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Samhain Spectacular: Green Diesel & Nick Lawrence

Friday 30th Oct 2026, 7:30 pm
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10:30 pm
Location: The Music Workshop
Winter draws near, the veil between the worlds thins and the spirits of those long gone may be reached… Come to the Music Workshop for an evening of dark folk and psychedelic music featuring two of Folkestone’s finest folk acts to help us shelter from the storms. Green Diesel are an acid folk band from Kent, blending the fire of Read more…
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Live Music Lounge: Marceline & The Terry Smiles Collective

New
Friday 30th Oct 2026, 7:30 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: Cat & Fiddle
Classic soul, Motown and reggae from London’s Marceline & The Terry Smiles Collective. Doors 7pm, music from 7:30pm. Walk-in only. https://www.landb-restaurants.co.uk/cat-and-fiddle Read more…
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Kevin iverson

Friday 30th Oct 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Board Room
Kevin iverson is a rock musician, singer and songwriter known for his soulful guitar Performance. Enjoy the live music whilst looking over the channel with a cocktail in hand and tuck into a sharing platter or some small plates with pals, summers not over yet. Read more…
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Callum Sutton

New
Friday 30th Oct 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
More free live music at The Blind Pig on Friday 30th October as we welcome Callum Sutton back, a mixture of old school soul blues and rock n roll sensibility, and a standout voice in the UK’s modern soul & roots scene. Read more…
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jason leigh band

Friday 30th Oct 2026, 8:30 pm
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11:30 pm
Location: Dover Road Social Club
🎃 Get ready for a spine-tingling night of live music and Halloween vibes! On Friday 30th October, the Jason Leigh Band brings their electrifying sound to Dover Road Social Club for a special Fright Night performance. Kicking off at 20:30, this is your chance to experience one of Folkestone’s finest acts in a venue that knows how to throw a Read more…
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The Dracula Parrot Halloween Party

Saturday 31st Oct 2026, 6:30 pm
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11:59 pm
Location: The Dracula Parrot
Misfits… the biggest night of the year is creeping ever closer! 👻🖤 On Saturday 31st October, The Dracula Parrot transforms into the ultimate Halloween party, and you’re all invited to join the madness! 🤘🔥 🎸 LIVE MUSIC FROM OZZBORN The UK’s premier Ozzy Osbourne tribute will be bringing all the Prince of Darkness classics to the nest! Expect a night Read more…
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Terror On Tontine – F51 Halloween Takeover

Saturday 31st Oct 2026, 7:00 pm
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Sunday 1st Nov 2026, 12:00 am
Location: F51 Skatepark
Invicta Bass return to the Folkestone 51 (F51) skatepark, for the infamous Halloween takeover – Fancy Dress Essential Launched in 2025, that event was one of the Invicta Bass residents favourite events of the year. The whole crowd all made a massive effort with Fancy dress and everyone looked amazing So we do it all again this year, Halloween 31st Read more…
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Tu Casa Halloween

New
Saturday 31st Oct 2026, 8:00 pm
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Sunday 1st Nov 2026, 2:00 am
Location: Ground & Sound
🏠 TU CASA IS BACK! 🏠 We are returning for our October Halloween party and the vibes are going to be unmatched. Another incredible lineup is locked and loaded to deliver a night of quality house music! 🔊💥💣 Your October Selectors: ✨ KRISIS ✨ Joby Dawson ✨ Steve Goddard ✨ Lucia 💸 Entry: 100% FREE. 📍 Where: Ground & Sound Read more…
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HAUNTED House Is Where The Heart Is

New
Saturday 31st Oct 2026, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
The Blind Pig presents HAUNTED House Is Where The Heart Is ! For our Halloween party this year we’ve invited House Is Where The Heart Is DJs Ben Russell and Rich T down for an evening of the finest quality (haunted) house music. Come and BOO-gie with us, fancy dress is encouraged but not compulsory, and entry is FREE ALL Read more…
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Halloween Disco with DJ Alex Furness

New
Saturday 31st Oct 2026, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: Cat & Fiddle
Halloween disco at Cat & Fiddle hosted by DJ Alex Furness, from 8pm. Walk-in only. https://www.landb-restaurants.co.uk/cat-and-fiddle Read more…
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Freak Out

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Saturday 31st Oct 2026, 8:00 pm
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Sunday 1st Nov 2026, 1:00 am
Location: The Rum Clinic
Don’t get spooked…freak out!! Read more…
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The Dracula Parrot Halloween Party

Saturday 31st Oct 2026, 6:30 pm
-
11:59 pm
Location: The Dracula Parrot
Misfits… the biggest night of the year is creeping ever closer! 👻🖤 On Saturday 31st October, The Dracula Parrot transforms into the ultimate Halloween party, and you’re all invited to join the madness! 🤘🔥 🎸 LIVE MUSIC FROM OZZBORN The UK’s premier Ozzy Osbourne tribute will be bringing all the Prince of Darkness classics to the nest! Expect a night Read more…
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Terror On Tontine – F51 Halloween Takeover

Saturday 31st Oct 2026, 7:00 pm
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Sunday 1st Nov 2026, 12:00 am
Location: F51 Skatepark
Invicta Bass return to the Folkestone 51 (F51) skatepark, for the infamous Halloween takeover – Fancy Dress Essential Launched in 2025, that event was one of the Invicta Bass residents favourite events of the year. The whole crowd all made a massive effort with Fancy dress and everyone looked amazing So we do it all again this year, Halloween 31st Read more…
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Halloween Disco with DJ Alex Furness

New
Saturday 31st Oct 2026, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: Cat & Fiddle
Halloween disco at Cat & Fiddle hosted by DJ Alex Furness, from 8pm. Walk-in only. https://www.landb-restaurants.co.uk/cat-and-fiddle Read more…
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HAUNTED House Is Where The Heart Is

New
Saturday 31st Oct 2026, 8:00 pm
-
11:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
The Blind Pig presents HAUNTED House Is Where The Heart Is ! For our Halloween party this year we’ve invited House Is Where The Heart Is DJs Ben Russell and Rich T down for an evening of the finest quality (haunted) house music. Come and BOO-gie with us, fancy dress is encouraged but not compulsory, and entry is FREE ALL Read more…
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Tu Casa Halloween

New
Saturday 31st Oct 2026, 8:00 pm
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Sunday 1st Nov 2026, 2:00 am
Location: Ground & Sound
🏠 TU CASA IS BACK! 🏠 We are returning for our October Halloween party and the vibes are going to be unmatched. Another incredible lineup is locked and loaded to deliver a night of quality house music! 🔊💥💣 Your October Selectors: ✨ KRISIS ✨ Joby Dawson ✨ Steve Goddard ✨ Lucia 💸 Entry: 100% FREE. 📍 Where: Ground & Sound Read more…
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Freak Out

New
Saturday 31st Oct 2026, 8:00 pm
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Sunday 1st Nov 2026, 1:00 am
Location: The Rum Clinic
Don’t get spooked…freak out!! Read more…

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