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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!

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Sexy Chocolate Promotions presents Tenacious, Steve Flight (Centreforce 883 Radio) and Support

6 December 2025, 7:00 pm
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7 December 2025, 1:00 am
Location: The Dugout
We return for our winter party at The Dugout Sports Bar and Kitchen in Folkestone with the welcome return of Centreforce 883 Radio’s; Tenacious headlining room 1 and introducing someone many of you may know from back in the days of Juicy Tunes and many more; Steve Flight from Centreforce 883 Radio too headlining room 2. Room 1 – House, Read more…
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karaoke by cushty

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6 December 2025, 8:30 pm
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7 December 2025, 2:00 am
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Saturday 6th December we got the sing for your party with CUSHTY KAREOKE 8-30pm till close…. come and fill the night of great fun and awesome tunes hope to see you for the start of the Christmas fun Read more…
ATHEENA album launch

ATHEENA Single Launch + Red Eye Rascal

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7 December 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Speedway
A five-piece band hailing from our very own Folkestone. With their fiery brand of covers as well as a good spread of original material, they’ll be sure to have you either singing along or shaking your hips, or possibly both. This night will be used to springboard their music to the world with the release of their debut single “Be Read more…
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Carol Grimes, Katie Bradley & Sarah Quist Songs to Warm the Heart

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9 December 2025, 7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Location: Kollectiv
Join us three gals Carol Grimes, Katie Bradley & Sarah Quist to kick off this festive season with songs, stories and laughter all about wintery days and cosy nights at home and so much more. We’ll Be joined by Mick Bishop on Keys, Dr Bob on Bass, and Mykola on Percussion Artwork: Katie Bradley. Tickets are £13 in advance and Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

11 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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An evening with Yesterday’s Flowers + friends

12 December 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church
Yesterday’s Flowers proudly present their second annual Christmas show from the atmospheric surroundings of St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church, Folkestone. 🕯️ Tickets on sale now via https://good-show.co.uk/events/2924 🕯️ Tiered pricing, starting with £9 super earlybirds (hurry!) 🕯️ Student/low income also available 🕯️ £15 on the door, so book online to take advantage of cheap prices With support from Dear Read more…
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Now that’s what I call a Fourtunettes Xmas

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12 December 2025, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Join Folkestone’s all female saxophone quartet for an evening of Christmas and rock and pop favourites We always encourage the wearing of sequins! Playing at The Old Cigar and Olive 12 December And The Blind Pig 21 December Read more…
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Folkestone Community Players Christmas Concert – BACH, BOND and BAUBLES!

12 December 2025, 7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Location: South Kent Community Church
FREE (Donations requested) If you haven’t been to a Folkestone Community Players concert before you are in for a superb pre-Christmas treat! A dedicated group of over 50 local musicians, of all ages and abilities, play together under the baton of Floriane Peycelon as an orchestra for the sheer joy if it. Their wide ranging repertoire includes classical favourites, musicals, Read more…
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Sonny E + VoodooGroove

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12 December 2025, 7:30 pm
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11:30 pm
Location: Speedway
Sonny E. + Voodoo Groove Live A night where past and future collide — from the raw pulse of vintage rhythm and blues to the strange, swaggering sounds of tomorrow. Voodoo Groove Voodoo Groove bring their vintage R&B revue to the stage — a full-throttle celebration of rhythm and swing, steeped in the sounds that started it all. Sonny E. Read more…

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