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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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Liam Magill (Syd Arthur) + Support at Docker Brewery and Taproom

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29 November 2025, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: Docker Brewery & Taproom
Join us for an unforgettable night of music and craft beer as Canterbury’s Liam Magill takes to the stage at Docker Brewery! After making waves as part of acclaimed band Syd Arthur, Liam returns with a powerful new collection of songs that blend rich musicianship with fresh, modern energy. A truly exceptional guitarist and performer; Liam channels the spirit of Read more…
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An Evening with Huey Morgan: The Fun Lovin’ Criminal

29 November 2025, 8:00 pm
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12:00 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
Join us for an unforgettable night with one of music and broadcasting’s most distinctive voices — Huey Morgan. From U.S. Marine to international rock star, from Brooklyn streets to BBC airwaves, Huey’s story is anything but ordinary. Best known as the charismatic frontman of the multi-platinum band Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Huey has also become a beloved broadcaster, author, and DJ, Read more…
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Lex DJ

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29 November 2025, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Saturday 29th of November, it’s Lex on the dex, guaranteed night of absolute bangers 💥 come and shake a leg 🦵 Read more…
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7-Inch Sunday

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30 November 2025, 3:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
7 Inch Sundays is back, a chilled afternoon where you can bring along your 7 inch records and give them a spin on our system. All equipment provided, just turn up with your records!! Read more…
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Open Mic Sunday

30 November 2025, 4:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: The Beer Shop
Join us for our last Open Mic of 2025! The brilliant Aimate returns to host this afternoon of amazing local talent and we can’t wait to see what Folkestone has in store for us this time! Musicians, comedians, poets, spoken word artists – we want you! It’s the perfect place to dust off the cobwebs, perform for the first time, Read more…
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7-Inch Sunday

New
30 November 2025, 3:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
7 Inch Sundays is back, a chilled afternoon where you can bring along your 7 inch records and give them a spin on our system. All equipment provided, just turn up with your records!! Read more…
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Open Mic Sunday

30 November 2025, 4:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: The Beer Shop
Join us for our last Open Mic of 2025! The brilliant Aimate returns to host this afternoon of amazing local talent and we can’t wait to see what Folkestone has in store for us this time! Musicians, comedians, poets, spoken word artists – we want you! It’s the perfect place to dust off the cobwebs, perform for the first time, Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

4 December 2025, 10:30 am
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12:00 pm
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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Folkestone Music Town Christmas Party and Artist Development Winners Showcase

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4 December 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church
🎄 Announcing the Artist Development Winners Showcase & Folkestone Music Town Christmas Party 2025! 🎶 We’re thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable evening of music, celebration, and festive cheer as we end the year with a big, joyful bang! This is no ordinary FMT Meet-up / Christmas party — it’s a celebration of incredible new talent. Five outstanding artists Read more…
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Folke Around

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4 December 2025, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Next @folkearound Americana, Country and Folk session at The Blind Pig is Thursday 4th December – Come along and join in ! Read more…
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Dead Man’s Corner final show @20th Century Speedway

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5 December 2025, 7:30 pm
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11:35 pm
Location: 20th Century Speedway
After our show on 5th December @20th Century Speedway Folkestone We will cease to be…. We are extremely proud of the music we’ve made… We can NOT give any more than we have… We absolutely dig playing together.. We remain the best of friends.. But we’ve come to realise Even..God..Hates..Us! Please do come along to the final show We absolutely Read more…

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In 2019 Folkestone became The World’s First Music Town after a large community collaboration which spread over a period of years and was headed by Found in Music.

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