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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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Grand Opening Party – The Folkestone Triennial

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17 July 2025, 5:00 pm
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Location: Quarterhouse
Join us for a excellent evening as we launch Folkestone Triennial 2025 – a summer of bold ideas, world-class art and community celebration. On Friday 18 July, we’re throwing a free party in the heart of Folkestone. Come to Payers Park and Mill Bay for live music, brilliant street food and a big, shared celebration. This is your invitation to Read more…
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Showtime Choir Summer Concert

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17 July 2025, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: South Kent Community Church
Come along for an evening of the greatest songs from some of the greatest musical theatre shows! This Summer concert features songs from: We Will Rock You, Oliver, Frozen, Dear Evan Hansen and many more! Tickets just £7 for Adults and free for Children. 7-9pm at The Cornerstone Centre (formally South Kent Community Church) near Folkestone Central Station! Read more…
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Brian with A Y – at The Old Cigar & Olive

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17 July 2025, 6:00 pm
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Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Live Music This Friday! We’re excited to welcome Brian with a Y to The Old Cigar & Olive this Friday, 18th July, from 7 to 9pm. He’ll be kicking off the night with a lively set of upbeat covers to get you in the mood. Then stick around, because Rock Pheone will be taking the stage straight after with their Read more…
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The Broken Boneyard – DJ Night (vinyl)

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18 July 2025, 7:00 pm
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18 July 2025, 11:00 pm
Location: 20th Century Speedway
DJ DeathbOnEs is teaming up with DALAwax again to bring you a night of your favourite alternative music with some obscure tracks thrown into the mix 🎵 Free entry, so come along for a drink and a dance to support these two phenomenal DJs We’ll see you there!! 🚀 Read more…
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Rock Phoenix – Live at The Old Cigar & Olive

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17 July 2025, 8:00 pm
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Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Rock Phoenix – Live at The Old Cigar & Olive Join us for a full-throttle Friday night with Rock Phoenix, a powerhouse 6-piece rock band bringing you two hours of non-stop, high-energy covers. From classic anthems to modern rock hits, they’ll have the place buzzing. This is live music the way it’s meant to be – loud, fun, and completely Read more…
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S:WASH/D:RIFT – Launch Workshop

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18 July 2025, 9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Location: St Peter’s CofE School Hall – Folkestone
Many Pebbles, One Shore — Join Us on 19th July to find out more!” Join us on Saturday 19th July, for the LAUNCH of S:WASH/D:RIFT 🌊🎤☀️ What is S:WASH/D:RIFT? It is interdisciplinary performing arts working with local singing, dance, swim, geology and beach communities to explore coastal geomorphology between Hythe & Folkestone. Including a heap of ARTS ACTIVITIES designed to Read more…
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18 July 2025, 1:00 pm
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3:45 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Tribute to New Wave/Mod/2 Tone late 70s to 80s Read more…
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Luke J Doorman and The Tourists – Back Again at The Old Cigar & Olive

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18 July 2025, 8:00 pm
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Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
They’re back again, and we couldn’t be happier! Luke J Doorman and The Tourists return to The Old Cigar & Olive this Saturday 19th July from 9pm, bringing their unmistakable energy, top-tier talent, and a set that always leaves the crowd wanting more. If you’ve seen them before, you’ll know they never want to come off stage – and we Read more…
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Beer Shop Open Mic

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19 July 2025, 3:00 pm
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Location: The Beer Shop
OPEN MIC HOSTED BY AIMATE SUN 20 JUL | 16:00-20:00 At The Beer Shop Folkestone Performers – we want you! Musicians, comedians, storytellers, spoken word artists join us for our next Open Mic. This is a friendly, informal environment to try out new things, brush off the cobwebs or simply just perform in front of a lovely crowd. No need Read more…
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The Broken Boneyard – DJ Night (vinyl)

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18 July 2025, 7:00 pm
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18 July 2025, 11:00 pm
Location: 20th Century Speedway
DJ DeathbOnEs is teaming up with DALAwax again to bring you a night of your favourite alternative music with some obscure tracks thrown into the mix 🎵 Free entry, so come along for a drink and a dance to support these two phenomenal DJs We’ll see you there!! 🚀 Read more…
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S:WASH/D:RIFT – Launch Workshop

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18 July 2025, 9:00 am
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12:00 pm
Location: St Peter’s CofE School Hall – Folkestone
Many Pebbles, One Shore — Join Us on 19th July to find out more!” Join us on Saturday 19th July, for the LAUNCH of S:WASH/D:RIFT 🌊🎤☀️ What is S:WASH/D:RIFT? It is interdisciplinary performing arts working with local singing, dance, swim, geology and beach communities to explore coastal geomorphology between Hythe & Folkestone. Including a heap of ARTS ACTIVITIES designed to Read more…
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HEROES

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18 July 2025, 1:00 pm
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3:45 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Tribute to New Wave/Mod/2 Tone late 70s to 80s Read more…
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Luke J Doorman and The Tourists – Back Again at The Old Cigar & Olive

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18 July 2025, 8:00 pm
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Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
They’re back again, and we couldn’t be happier! Luke J Doorman and The Tourists return to The Old Cigar & Olive this Saturday 19th July from 9pm, bringing their unmistakable energy, top-tier talent, and a set that always leaves the crowd wanting more. If you’ve seen them before, you’ll know they never want to come off stage – and we Read more…
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Beer Shop Open Mic

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19 July 2025, 3:00 pm
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Location: The Beer Shop
OPEN MIC HOSTED BY AIMATE SUN 20 JUL | 16:00-20:00 At The Beer Shop Folkestone Performers – we want you! Musicians, comedians, storytellers, spoken word artists join us for our next Open Mic. This is a friendly, informal environment to try out new things, brush off the cobwebs or simply just perform in front of a lovely crowd. No need Read more…
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Sing Folk

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21 July 2025, 6:00 pm
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Location: The Mariner
Come & join us for an entertaining evening of folk singing led by Anna Braithwaite. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned pro, you are invited to lead a song, sing along or simply listen at these informal, acoustic sessions. Come & share your favourite traditional or original folk songs from anywhere in the world. Read more…

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