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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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Hysterics Harbour Arm Folkestone Music Town

The Hysterics

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17 April 2025, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
Multi-genre band with a unique rock twist The Hysterics are a dynamic and electrifying function band hailing from Kent.Known for their high-energy performances, they blend elements of rock and indie with a touch of disco and funk to create a sound that is uniquely their own.The Hysterics have quickly made a name for themselves on the music scene and have Read more…
Matt Bawtree Harbour Arm Folkestone Music Town

Matt Bawtree

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17 April 2025, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
An energetic performance with soulful harmonies. Matt Bawtree is brand new on the music scene with his first single “Starting Line” making an explosion onto the scene. He will be performing a mixture of originals and covers in preparation for his gig the next evening at the leas cliff hall opening for world renowned touring artist Frank Turner! Matt will Read more…
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West End Gals with Carol Grimes Katie Bradley Sarah Quist

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17 April 2025, 6:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Location: Market Square
West End Gals With top vocaliats: Carol Grimes, Katie Bradley and Sarah Quist. Read more…
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Clearwater Creedence Revival

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17 April 2025, 6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: Leas Cliff Hall
Creedence Clearwater Revival are one of the most iconic rock groups of all time. Their all time classic hits such as Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Born on the Bayou, Fortunate Son, Down on the Corner, Up Around the Bend along with CCR and John Fogerty fan favourites are powerfully reprised by Clearwater Creedence Revival. PETER BARTON – vocals, Read more…
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Cherry Disco DJ

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17 April 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Easter weekend approaches and we’ve got 2 DJ nights lined up for you, the first of which will be hosted by @cherry.disco who’ll be treating us to a selection of Indie & New Wave delights ! A Good Friday indeed Read more…
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Uniquebeatz

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18 April 2025, 7:00 pm
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19 April 2025, 12:00 am
Location: Quarterhouse
Uniquebeatz returns to Folkestone at the iconic venue named Quarterhouse! full of bass and vibes like no other, be sure to get involved, with artists like…. ☆Oversight☆Squibbs☆Doji☆Dirty Fingers☆Ramabeatz also this is a FREE ENTRY EVENT! to avoid disappointment arrive early , our last event was rammed and capacity was full Read more…
Heroes Harbour Arm Folkestone Music Town

Heroes

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18 April 2025, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
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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Lucy May Walker

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18 April 2025, 2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Location: The Tasting Rooms
Come and see the brilliant Lucy May Walker perform at The Tasting Rooms as she entertains with her original songs (featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music & Love Island UK) as well as some well known cover songs you know and love from throughout the decades. Sit back with a glass of fizz and let us do the Read more…
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Live Music Blimey Coyote

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18 April 2025, 2:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: East Kent Arms
Join us for an afternoon of music and entertainment with the amazing Blimey Coyote Read more…
Gumboots Reggae Band Harbour Arm Folkestone Music Town

Gumboots Reggae Band

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18 April 2025, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
Gumboots Reggae band have been playing on the local Kent music circuit for a while playing Reggae bangers. Read more…
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Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls

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18 April 2025, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: Leas Cliff Hall
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls Undefeated Tour. Plus Special Guests: Amigo The Devil Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful artists. He released his tenth studio album ‘Undefeated’ in May 2024 which debuted at Number 3 in the Official Album Chart and Number 1 in the Independent Album Chart. His album ‘FTHC’ (Feb 2022) became his first #1 Read more…
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The Defiant Ones & The Beaux Fibbers at The Old Cigar & Olive

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18 April 2025, 6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Speed bomb Psychobilly from The Defiant Ones, they whoop, howl & roar!!! Usually found on the festival circuit, a rare local gig by this brilliant band! Fantabulist pop, absurdist blues & psychedelia from The Beaux Fibbers, dancing too!!! This will be a high energy, fun, rockin’ night at fabulous venue The Old Cigar & Olive & not to be missed!!! Read more…
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Mr Moor DJ

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18 April 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
The 2nd of the 2 dj nights we have coming up for the Easter weekend is bought to you by @dajmoor aka Mr Moor, playing a mixture of Post-Punk, New Wave, Synth Pop and Electronic Rock! Awesome 🙌🏻 Read more…
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TROPICAL X FOLKLORE

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18 April 2025, 7:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: Folklore
Join us for a night of house classics from across the sonic spectrum. Each month we welcome DJ Simon Reo laying down his their favourite tracks for your delectation. Always entry! Happy hour 5 cocktails from 6-8pm Read more…
Samuel Ashton Harbour Arm Folkestone Music Town

Samuel Ashton and the Instincts

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19 April 2025, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
Samuel Ashton’s music has been described as ‘Deliciously Soulful’ by the BBC’s Leo Ulph and his latest EP carries a message to ‘Breathe Easy’ with ‘Stillness in the face of adversity’. Samuel’s soul voice and classic RnB sound have seen him sell out shows across the UK and make waves with over 320k streams on Spotify and radio play on Read more…
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Laura S

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19 April 2025, 2:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: Dover Road Social Club
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Lucy May Walker @ Harbourside Square

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19 April 2025, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
Join Lucy May Walker on Easter Sunday at Harbourside Square on the Harbour Arm for an afternoon of wonderful acoustic music, singalongs and original songs as heard on BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music and Love Island. Entry. Weather Permitting. Read more…
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Foxy Jamie

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19 April 2025, 3:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Rounding up a weekend of Easter antics is @phantom.atlas aka FOXY JAMIE presenting his one man rock show 🎸💥🎸💥🎸Jamie plays Classic and modern rock anthems, with his own skillfully crafted self-produced backing tracks, this will be a great accompaniment to a few pints and some pizza before you go home and fill up on chocolate eggs in the evening 🥚 Read more…
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The Young’uns 20

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21 April 2025, 6:30 pm
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10:30 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
Melting Vinyl presents: The Young’uns 20 at Creative Folkestone on Tuesday 22nd April. Doors 7.30pm / Start 8pm 24 + booking fee in adv / 29 on the door Seated Age restrictions – 14+ Under 16’s to be accompanied Much loved folk trio, the Young’uns, celebrate 20 years of singing together. One night in Stockton On Tees, three teenagers heard Read more…
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Strung Out Folkestone

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22 April 2025, 6:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Location: St Paul’s Church
Have you got a violin in the attic that you want to dust down? Strung Out is a fun violin group for adult enthusiasts of all levels, with Alison Jones, a professional musician whose work spans from the West End to WOMAD. We create a safe and supportive space to welcome everyone. If you’d like to boost your skills to Read more…
Hysterics Harbour Arm Folkestone Music Town

The Hysterics

New
Favourite
17 April 2025, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
Multi-genre band with a unique rock twist The Hysterics are a dynamic and electrifying function band hailing from Kent.Known for their high-energy performances, they blend elements of rock and indie with a touch of disco and funk to create a sound that is uniquely their own.The Hysterics have quickly made a name for themselves on the music scene and have Read more…
Matt Bawtree Harbour Arm Folkestone Music Town

Matt Bawtree

New
Favourite
17 April 2025, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
An energetic performance with soulful harmonies. Matt Bawtree is brand new on the music scene with his first single “Starting Line” making an explosion onto the scene. He will be performing a mixture of originals and covers in preparation for his gig the next evening at the leas cliff hall opening for world renowned touring artist Frank Turner! Matt will Read more…
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West End Gals with Carol Grimes Katie Bradley Sarah Quist

New
Favourite
17 April 2025, 6:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Location: Market Square
West End Gals With top vocaliats: Carol Grimes, Katie Bradley and Sarah Quist. Read more…
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Clearwater Creedence Revival

New
Favourite
17 April 2025, 6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: Leas Cliff Hall
Creedence Clearwater Revival are one of the most iconic rock groups of all time. Their all time classic hits such as Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Born on the Bayou, Fortunate Son, Down on the Corner, Up Around the Bend along with CCR and John Fogerty fan favourites are powerfully reprised by Clearwater Creedence Revival. PETER BARTON – vocals, Read more…
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Uniquebeatz

New
Favourite
18 April 2025, 7:00 pm
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19 April 2025, 12:00 am
Location: Quarterhouse
Uniquebeatz returns to Folkestone at the iconic venue named Quarterhouse! full of bass and vibes like no other, be sure to get involved, with artists like…. ☆Oversight☆Squibbs☆Doji☆Dirty Fingers☆Ramabeatz also this is a FREE ENTRY EVENT! to avoid disappointment arrive early , our last event was rammed and capacity was full Read more…
CATP Cherry Disco 768x768

Cherry Disco DJ

New
Favourite
17 April 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Easter weekend approaches and we’ve got 2 DJ nights lined up for you, the first of which will be hosted by @cherry.disco who’ll be treating us to a selection of Indie & New Wave delights ! A Good Friday indeed Read more…

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