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Ian Dunne DJ

New
1 November 2025, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Saturday 1st November @mr_dunne_ makes his Blind Pig debut – This year has been a busy one for Ian, he’s played at sets at The Art Club and Breakwater Marina Curve in Dover, Margate Beach Club and for Destination and Tu Casa here in Folkestone – why you ask? Because he’s really bloody good that’s why 🙂 come and have Read more…
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Sound Experience Disco Party night

1 November 2025, 8:00 pm
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11:30 pm
Location: Folkestone Railway Social Club
A night of classic floorfillers from across the decades at Folkestone Railway Club on Canterbury Road Folkestone. Non members are very welcome, just £2 on the door. Read more…
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Barrioke: Baz Out of Hell 2 POSTPONED

1 November 2025, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
**POSTPONED** Join soap-and-singalong sensation Shaun Williamson, star of Eastenders, Extras, and Life’s Too Short, for a frightfully fun evening of karaoke, live performance, and audience singalongs. Armed with a host of brilliant tracks and his trademark joviality, Shaun’s BARRIOKE tour has taken the UK by storm – and now’s your chance to experience it firsthand. Come along and give us Read more…
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The 1927

New
2 November 2025, 4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Location: Keppels Bar
Folkestone-based string and vocal trio performing jazz and blues songs from the early 20th century Read more…
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Lesley Garrett – Help Musicians – FREE

New
4 November 2025, 2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Location: The Green Room
We’re delighted to announce that renowned soprano singer and TV presenter Lesley Garrett CBE will be joining us as a special guest for this free event, kindly brought to you by Help Musicians. Tuesday, 4 November 2025  The Green Room, The Grand Hotel, The Leas, CT20 2XL  2pm – 4pm   Can’t make the afternoon session? No worries! Our friends at Keppels Bar have kindly offered to open especially for Read more…
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Showtime Choir

4 November 2025, 7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
Location: Harvey Grammar
The ultimate choir for musical theatre enthusiasts! If you’re passionate about the magic of musicals, you’re in the right place. We bring to life the unforgettable melodies and harmonies from the West End, Broadway, Disney classics, musical films, and beloved animated movies. From iconic show tunes to contemporary hits, our repertoire is designed to thrill both performers and audiences alike! Read more…
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Controlled Voltage EMOM (electronic music open mic)

New
5 November 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:30 pm
Location: 20th Century Speedway
Seeking all genres of electronic music including : Dance, Ambient, Synthpop, Drone, experimental, Chiptune, Techno, House Hip Hop, Electro etc. Get out of the home studio and into the light of a listening and appreciative audience. Synthesisers, Drum Machines, Modular, Loop stations, Groove boxes,Laptops, Sequencers, Analogue and Digital devices of all kinds welcome. Even accompanying Vocalists, Guitar players etc. Mixing Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

6 November 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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Folke Around

New
6 November 2025, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Monthly round the table Americana, Country & Folk jam sessions, come and join in! Read more…
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Voodoo Groove play the Blind Pig

New
7 November 2025, 7:30 pm
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10:30 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Always a blinder.. at the blind pig ! Voodoo Groove bring their vintage RnB revue for a cracking night on the 7th Nov. Vintage rnb played on vintage instruments by vintage musicians Read more…
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REV JNG: Church of Amen 1st Birthday Special

New
8 November 2025, 7:00 pm
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9 November 2025, 2:00 am
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
🌴 CALLING ALL JUNGLISTS 🌴 Revolve Events proudly present the return of REV JNG: Church of Amen for a 1st birthday special 💥 To celebrate a year of REV JNG, our residents will be playing alongside none other than J:Kenzo, aka Specialist X. Having released on legendary labels such as Metalheadz, Artikal and Tempa, and owner of his own jungle Read more…
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The Western Heights

New
8 November 2025, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Saturday 8th November we welcome @thewesternheights2025 – After scoring a Single Of The Week in NME, songwriter Toby Oakes continues to rack up a long list of tunes; storytelling strung across melodic, country inflected pop / rock. Observational, self critical, and perhaps a bit world weary, Toby delivers with a wink and a dry smile. Oakes (Guitar & vocal) has Read more…
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Si (TVC) DJ

New
9 November 2025, 3:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Sunday 9th November – Chilled vinyl only vibes with Si from TVC, bringing his mixed bag of records from Whitstable to play for you in our cosy little bar 🙂 the perfect accompaniment to a few drinks and some food whilst warming up by the fire 🔥 Read more…
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The Telling: Breaking the Rules

9 November 2025, 7:30 pm
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9:20 pm
Location: St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church
★★★★ “Daring and vivid psychodrama” – The Guardian​ Award-winning writer ​Clare Norburn’s acclaimed play with visceral music explores the extraordinary life of 16th/17th-century composer-prince Carlo Gesualdo. After a childhood of privation with The Jesuits in preparation for a life in the priesthood, the unexpected death of Gesualdo’s brother leads to a sudden change of fate. Overnight, Gesualdo is now expected Read more…
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Michael Messer & Phillip Henry’s ACOUSTIC BLUES HOUSE PARTY!

New
15 November 2025, 7:30 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: Market Square
A rare opportunity to catch an evening of acoustic blues & roots music with two of the UK’s finest musicians, Michael Messer & Phillip Henry, plus some special guests. Don’t miss this one, it will be an evening of amazing music!. Michael Messer is a virtuoso slide guitarist, singer, songwriter and roots & blues innovator. Throughout his 45 year career Read more…
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Speedway Psychobilly Night (Sin Kings + Dead Hombres + The Spike Direction Effect)

15 November 2025, 7:30 pm
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11:30 pm
Location: 20th Century Speedway
Speedway is finally having its very first Psychobilly night! Sin Kings will be top of the bill as they’re known for their supercharged ass kicking psycho Punk Rock ‘n’ Roll – long Live The Kings! 👑 Before that though, we have the three-piece trashy rock ‘n’ roll and dirty garage rock band known as Dead Hombres who are described as Read more…
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Sing Folk

18 November 2025, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Mariner
Join us for joyful evenings of folk and shanty singing led by local performer 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 this informal, acoustic session. Read more…
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Americana Revue – Tower Theatre Folkestone

New
21 November 2025, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Tower Theatre
The Americana Revue is a unique, exciting live music stage show celebrating many of the world’s best loved U.S. artists & some of the most inspiring songs of a generation. Two hours plus of timeless, multi-million selling #1 chart hits! Classic songs that have been the soundtrack to countless music fans’ lives for decades. The Americana Revue features music by Read more…
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Nemo Presents Live Music @ The Music Workshop Sunday 23rd Nov 2.30pm

New
23 November 2025, 2:30 pm
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6:00 pm
Location: The Music Workshop
Nemo events are serving up another live music event with three fabulous female vocalists sharing their awesome sound. Ruby – an up and coming singer of incredible talent. Ruby’s performances always leave her audiences wanting more. Tyro – a dynamic musical duo bringing fresh energy to every performance. Featuring a talented keyboard player and captivating vocalist, delivering a rich blend Read more…
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Swing Into Christmas

24 November 2025, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Leas Cliff Hall
Audiences of all ages will be captivated by stunning performances of iconic songs including The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting), I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year and New York, New York, alongside many fantastic new song selections for the 2025 show – all performed in authentic big-band-with-strings style. Read more…

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