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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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INDIE MUSIC DAY

New
Sunday 18th Jan 2026, 1:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Folkestone Songwriting Festival are holding an Indie Music Day at Speedway Music Venue in association with SKEP WAX & GARE DU NORD RECORDS PRESENTING; ‘How developing creative ecospheres helps sustainability for independent artists and small music businesses.’ Read more…
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Sunday DJ Sessions – Steve Collins

New
Sunday 18th Jan 2026, 3:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
First Sunday DJ session of 2026 will be provided by @steveflashcollins – he’ll be bringing a mixed bag of records along to accompany your Sunday beers 🍻 Read more…
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Francesco Ernsto and Katie Bradley

New
Sunday 18th Jan 2026, 4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Location: Keppels Bar
Top notch vocals and Boogie woogie piano. All your favourite elements of Jazz, Blue and soul by two amazing musicians. Katie Bradley is award winning and has a career that takes her around the world, playing festivals and high end venues such as Ronnie Scotts. Residing in the beautiful town of Folkestone, Katie loves to support local venues when she Read more…
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Slow Down at Speedway

New
Tuesday 20th Jan 2026, 7:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Weekly group sound baths every Tuesday at Speedway music venue. 5.30-6.30 or 7-8pm. Please WhatsApp to book in 07404 320443 Read more…
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Showtime Choir

New
Tuesday 20th Jan 2026, 7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Location: Harvey Grammar
If you want to join an awesome musical theatre choir this new year, LOOK NO FURTHER!!!!! Just turn up on Tuesday at The Harvey Grammar School and say hello! You’ll be very welcome with us. No auditions. No experience needed. Just a desire to enjoy amazing music!!! 7.30-9.30pm each Tuesday during term time – £7 per session Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

Thursday 22nd Jan 2026, 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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Pretty Crap

New
Friday 23rd Jan 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
FFFF! It’s Folkestone’s favourite female foursome @prettycrapuk ! And they’re back at The Blind Pig on Friday 23rd Jan! And it’s free entry! Let’s rock 🤘 Read more…
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The Blow-Up with DJ Desbo

New
Saturday 24th Jan 2026, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Next up in our new series of monthly DJ nights, we proudly present ‘THE BLOW-UP’ – every 4th Saturday – a multi genre throwback to the 90s & 00s ! And hosting the first of these will be @dandesbo – last time he played here it was one of our busiest ever nights, so don’t miss this one 🙂 Read more…
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Voodoo Groove

New
Saturday 24th Jan 2026, 8:00 pm
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11:00 am
Location: The Music Workshop
VoodooGroove , an awesome old school RnB outfit.. bring their uptempo set of nailed on classics that crowds instantly love to the equally awesome Music workshop check out their facebook site for footage of some recent gigs https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063912105784 Read more…
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Neil Bob Herd & The DLaB’s Burns Special at Kipps

New
Sunday 25th Jan 2026, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: Kipps’ Alehouse
A burns brunch special with twang, soul and even more Scottishness than usual Read more…
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Open Deck Sundays

New
Sunday 25th Jan 2026, 3:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
You asked, we listened 😂 7 inch Sundays are now OPEN DECK SUNDAYS! So yes, you can now bring your 12 inches along too 🙂 Just turn up, stick your name on the board and have a play. All equipment provided just bring your tunes 🎶 Read more…
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Slow Down at Speedway

New
Tuesday 27th Jan 2026, 7:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Weekly group sound baths every Tuesday at Speedway music venue. 5.30-6.30 or 7-8pm. Please WhatsApp to book in 07404 320443 Read more…
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Showtime Choir

New
Tuesday 27th Jan 2026, 7:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
Location: Harvey Grammar
If you want to join an awesome musical theatre choir this new year, LOOK NO FURTHER!!!!! Just turn up on Tuesday at The Harvey Grammar School and say hello! You’ll be very welcome with us. No auditions. No experience needed. Just a desire to enjoy amazing music!!! 7.30-9.30pm each Tuesday during term time – £7 per session Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

Thursday 29th Jan 2026, 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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Tu Casa

New
Friday 30th Jan 2026, 7:00 pm
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Saturday 31st Jan 2026, 2:00 am
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Tu Casa returns for the first party of 2026! After an amazing series of events last year and a siesta for the beginning of the new year, we return to kick the year off in True Tu Casa style with the finest Dj’s and quality House music. Dj’s on the night are Thom Norton Steve Collins Joby Dawson Steve Goddard Read more…
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Katie B and the Snooks at The Blue Moon Club

New
Friday 30th Jan 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Katie B & The Snooks live at The Blue Moon Club Bringing the sound of New Orleans to The Blue Moon Club, Katie B & The Snooks deliver high energy boogie woogie blues with drive, rhythm, and serious groove. This is feel good blues that swings hard, gets feet moving, and creates a great live music atmosphere. Known on the Read more…
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Jack Marshall live at The Blue Moon Club

New
Saturday 31st Jan 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Jack Marshall brings a relaxed, feel good live set to The Blue Moon Club, filled with rock and soul favourites that are perfect for singing along to. With warm vocals and an easy stage presence, Jack creates an atmosphere that feels friendly, familiar, and fun. Expect a night of classic tunes, great energy, and plenty of moments to join in Read more…
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Slow Down at Speedway

New
Tuesday 20th Jan 2026, 7:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Weekly group sound baths every Tuesday at Speedway music venue. 5.30-6.30 or 7-8pm. Please WhatsApp to book in 07404 320443 Read more…
Showtime LOGO 1

Showtime Choir

New
Tuesday 20th Jan 2026, 7:30 pm
-
9:30 pm
Location: Harvey Grammar
If you want to join an awesome musical theatre choir this new year, LOOK NO FURTHER!!!!! Just turn up on Tuesday at The Harvey Grammar School and say hello! You’ll be very welcome with us. No auditions. No experience needed. Just a desire to enjoy amazing music!!! 7.30-9.30pm each Tuesday during term time – £7 per session Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

Thursday 22nd Jan 2026, 10:30 am
-
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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Pretty Crap

New
Friday 23rd Jan 2026, 8:00 pm
-
10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
FFFF! It’s Folkestone’s favourite female foursome @prettycrapuk ! And they’re back at The Blind Pig on Friday 23rd Jan! And it’s free entry! Let’s rock 🤘 Read more…
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Voodoo Groove

New
Saturday 24th Jan 2026, 8:00 pm
-
11:00 am
Location: The Music Workshop
VoodooGroove , an awesome old school RnB outfit.. bring their uptempo set of nailed on classics that crowds instantly love to the equally awesome Music workshop check out their facebook site for footage of some recent gigs https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063912105784 Read more…
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The Blow-Up with DJ Desbo

New
Saturday 24th Jan 2026, 8:00 pm
-
11:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Next up in our new series of monthly DJ nights, we proudly present ‘THE BLOW-UP’ – every 4th Saturday – a multi genre throwback to the 90s & 00s ! And hosting the first of these will be @dandesbo – last time he played here it was one of our busiest ever nights, so don’t miss this one 🙂 Read more…

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