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A beautiful Victorian structure, the Leas Bandstand still hosts regular concerts throughout the summer season.

Its tent-shaped canopy supported by cast-iron columns provides shelter for the band while deckchairs are set out for audiences.

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1ST WHITSTABLE BRASS BAND

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22 June 2025, 2:00 pm

4:30 pm

Location: The Bandstand

The Canterbury District’s longest established brass band, performing a wide variety of music with style. Read more…

ABBA CHIQUE

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6 July 2025, 2:00 pm

4:30 pm

Location: The Bandstand

Kent based tribute band – the most sought after tributes in the country with authentic Abba sound and look with a powerful stage presence full of energy and fun) Read more…

AMY WINEHOUSE TRIBUTE

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5 July 2025, 2:00 pm

4:30 pm

Location: The Bandstand

The amazing Joanna Rose Barton returns with her fabulous tribute. Not to be missed. Read more…

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Battle of the Bands – Music in May Grand Closing Party

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31 May 2025, 2:00 pm

6:00 pm

Location: The Bandstand

Venue: The Leas Bandstand, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2EB Competition Time: 14:00 – 18:00 We’re on the hunt for the next big band! Eight finalists will battle it out for a coveted spot to perform at one of Kent’s premier festivals—Blue Reef Festival in Maidstone. Meet the Judges: John Wingate– Blue Reef Festival Gill Tee– Black Deer Festival Chris Smith– FMT (formerly The Chambers) Competition Details: Read more…

GUMBOOTS

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9 August 2025, 2:00 pm

4:30 pm

Location: The Bandstand

Based in Folkestone, Gumboots Reggae band have been playing on the Kent music circuit for a number of years playing a fine selection of all the classic reggae/ska songs from Jimmy Cliff Toots and The Maytals, Bob Marley, Desmond Decker and many more. Read more…

HEROES

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19 July 2025, 2:00 pm

4:45 pm

Location: The Bandstand

Tribute to New Wave/Mod/2 Tone late 70s to 80s Read more…

JOE SWING RAT PACK & SWING TRIBUTE

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28 June 2025, 2:00 pm

4:30 pm

Location: The Bandstand

Singing the hits from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Junior. Joe a professional singer from Kent also sings the hits of other great lounge singers such as Bobby Darren, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett and Matt Monroe as well as songs by more recent artists Harry Connick Jr, Robbie Williams and Michael Buble. Read more…

MULTI CULTURAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND

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7 June 2025, 10:30 am

6:00 pm

Location: The Bandstand

Live music, Craft, art, food and drink stalls, amusements, Punch & Judy Show, Hoopsea Hulahooping demos and workshops, dance demonstrations, community group displays and more. Music on the day will include: 10.30am FILIPINO COMMUNITY Jamboree 3 – 5pm MAMPAMA (African pop songs and fusion music) Read more…

MULTI CULTURAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND

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8 June 2025, 10:15 am

5:15 pm

Location: The Bandstand

Live music, Craft, art, food and drink stalls, amusements, Punch & Judy Show,Hoopsea Hullahooping demos and workshops, community group displays and more. Music on the day will include: 10.15 11.15am JAMMIN DODGERS young all girl band 12 – 2pm THE CONCORDS GROUP great music from the 60’s & 70’s 3 – 5pm TEQUILA BRASS inspired by Herb Alpert & the Read more…

SHEPWAY BRASS ACADEMY

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29 June 2025, 2:00 pm

4:30 pm

Location: The Bandstand

An exciting and affordable youth project that is bringing Brass Band music to a younger generation. Read more…

SOMETHING ELSE BAND

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15 June 2025, 2:00 pm

4:30 pm

Location: The Bandstand

1 – 1.30pm ASHLEY local school singer with superb voice 2.30 – 4.30pm SOMETHING ELSE BAND 1950/1960’s modern rockin feel In memory of John Corcoran a regular at the Bandstand until his untimely death IN 2023. Sponsored by his widow Marie. Read more…

THE ALTONES

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13 July 2025, 2:00 pm

4:30 pm

Location: The Bandstand

Taking northern soul classics, sat on old school reggae and ska rhythms. Lo fi, stripped back ; 3 soulful voices, harmonica led, double bass Read more…

THE BREEZE

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13 September 2025, 2:00 pm

4:30 pm

Location: The Bandstand

Songs from Beatles, Stones, Who, Searchers, CCRevival, Fleetwood Mac, Police, George Michael, Queen, George Ezra, James, Amy Winehouse along with many more. Read more…

THE CAPTAIN’S BEARD

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30 August 2025, 2:00 pm

4:45 pm

Location: The Bandstand

THE CAPTAIN’S BEARD perform upbeat pirate-themed rum-driven folk rock and Sea Shanties that are bound to get all the drunken sailors dancing. Read more…

TURMOIL

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21 June 2025, 2:00 pm

4:30 pm

Location: The Bandstand

Folkestone Bandstand event – TURMOIL play a wealth of cover songs by bands such as The Killers, Oasis, Green Day, Stereophonics, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters and many more, guaranteed to get the crowd singing and dancing along. Read more…