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Open jam

Tuesday 3rd Nov 2026, 6:00 pm
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12:00 am
Location: Ground & Sound
Every Tuesday, the vibe comes alive at Ground & Sound with Open Jam Night. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just finding your sound, this is your stage. Bring your instrument, your voice, or just your love for live music and be part of an electric, welcoming atmosphere. From soulful solos to full-on collaborations, anything can happen. Enjoy great drinks, Read more…
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Soul , Funk night with Terry Smiles

New
Wednesday 4th Nov 2026, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Cat & Fiddle
Known for hip hop , jazz, funk and soul Terry brings a powerful presence to the stage and is coming to open the fusion Jam this Wednesday 4th November. Come enjoy the music or if you want to jam some funk and soul bring your instrument and speak to Justin to get involved . Read more…
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The Deep End with Jake SF

New
Wednesday 4th Nov 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:30 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Weds 4th Nov @jakesfvisuals is back at The Blind Pig for another midweek session, playing a selection from the deeper side of dance and electronic, come and warm up by the fire and enjoy something different on a Wednesday evening Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

Thursday 5th Nov 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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Open jam

Thursday 5th Nov 2026, 6:00 pm
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12:00 am
Location: Ground & Sound
Every Thursday, Ground & Sound turns up the volume with Open Jam Night. Step into a laid-back, music-filled atmosphere where creativity flows and everyone’s welcome. Whether you play, sing, or simply love live music, this is your chance to be part of something special. Bring your instrument, meet fellow musicians, and jump into spontaneous sessions that light up the room. Read more…
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Folke Around

New
Thursday 5th Nov 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Folke Around returns for its monthly slot at The Blind Pig – Americana, Country & Folk round the table session, fills up quick, get here early! Read more…
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Penguin Cafe: Performs Music From The Penguin Cafe Orchestra

Friday 6th Nov 2026, 7:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
Melting Vinyl presents: Penguin Cafe: Performs Music From The Penguin Cafe Orchestra Quarterhouse, Folkestone Friday 6th November Doors 7 pm / Start 8pm £32 + booking fee / £37 on the door Standing Age restrictions – 14+, Under 16’s to be accompanied Note: No support. The band will play two sets. Penguin Cafe was founded by Arthur Jeffes in 2009, Read more…
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Sam Brothers

New
Friday 6th Nov 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Fri 6th November @sambrothersmusic is back at The Blind Pig! Described by Acoustic Magazine as “Always Compelling…”, Sam Brothers is a young Canterbury, UK based Singer-songwriter whose performances bring to mind the Soho and Greenwich Village Folk Scenes of the 1960’s. His bluesy guitar, stompbox and harmonica filled performances are deeply rooted in the music of greats such as Bob Read more…
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FCS’s autumn concert

New
Saturday 7th Nov 2026, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: Holy Trinity Church
If you love the William Tell Overture or music from the Barber of Seville, you’ll love Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle. Folkestone Choral Society will be joined by 4 top soloists: Tamar Simone File, Christina Astin, Greg Tassell and James Oldfield. The concert will include two grand pianos and an accordion played by Aidan Shepherd. Read more…
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Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade

New
Saturday 7th Nov 2026, 6:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church
The New Folkestone Society is hosting its annual Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade again on Saturday 7 November following the success of the previous two years. Assembling on The Leas outside The Grand at 5.45pm, the procession will depart at 6pm, led by a regimental drummer along The Leas to the Leas Bandstand for poetry and letter readings, before heading Read more…
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SEKODN Off your Pickle

Saturday 7th Nov 2026, 7:00 pm
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Sunday 8th Nov 2026, 2:00 am
Location: Ground & Sound
Here we go…. Full on Rave Jungle and Drum & Bass 90s Revival Night. All Vinyl as it was back in the Day. 3k sound System Lights and Lasers. DJs will be announced soon so keep locked 🔐 This will include Breakbeat Happy Hardcore, Jungle, Rave, Drum & Bass. Do not miss this!! those that Came in March will know Read more…
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The Electric Soul Machine + Magicboy

Saturday 7th Nov 2026, 7:30 pm
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11:45 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Indie Soul & Rock N Roll… The Electric Soul Machine can veer between The Small Faces and something very soulful, like Steve Marriott and Paul Weller are fighting for the mic, and sometimes a bit of almost Glam rock can creep in with some anthemic numbers. Altogether it’s a nice variety of uptempo 60’s vibes with a revivalist injection from Read more…
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The Warm-Up with Alex Furness

New
Saturday 7th Nov 2026, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Saturday 7th Nov we welcome @djalexfurness for his first full set at the Blind Pig for the Warm-Up, our Funk, Soul & Groove night. Alex runs multiple vinyl nights across Folkestone and has a fantastic collection of records, looking forward to hearing what he pulls out the bag for us 🙂 Read more…
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Akwaba Afro punk

New
Saturday 7th Nov 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:30 pm
Location: Cat & Fiddle
A new sound where Afrobeats and Latin grooves meets punk and folk type riffs with bitter sweet harmonies, melodic soul searching yet thunderous driving grooves. This particular performance by Akwaba is featuring Mosi Conde an award winning Kora player from Guinea. Plus Rishi Pelham from Urvashi. Read more…
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Alex McNeice Live @ The Ship, Sandgate

New
Sunday 8th Nov 2026, 4:00 pm
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6:00 pm
Location: The Ship Inn | Sandgate
Another Sunday afternoon of Live Music at The Ship Inn Sandgate. Live Music by the sea just hits differently! Join Alex McNeice from 4pm – 6pm and enjoy your favourite requests plus some of his own originals. Read more…
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Open Mic Sunday

New
Sunday 8th Nov 2026, 4:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: The Beer Shop
Hosted by the wonderful Aimate, these Open Mics are for anyone wanting to try their stuff out in front of a brilliant, supportive crowd. Perfect if you need to dust off the cobwebs, are keen to test some new material, or simply want the feedback of a lovely crowd. All talents are welcome – musicians, spoken word artists, poets, comedians… Read more…
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Folkestone Singing Club

Tuesday 10th Nov 2026, 10:00 am
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11:30 am
Location: The Music Workshop
Love singing, but don’t want the commitment of joining a choir? Folkestone Singing Club is a relaxed weekly singing session where you can simply turn up, sing, and enjoy making music together. There are no performances to prepare for, no auditions, no expectation to practise at home, and no need to attend every week – just come whenever you can. Read more…
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Fusion Jam with Eric Appapoulay

New
Wednesday 11th Nov 2026, 7:00 pm
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Thursday 12th Nov 2026, 12:30 am
Location: Cat & Fiddle
Eric Appapoulay, is a London-born British-Mauritian guitarist, bassist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist (born 21 December 1971). He has worked with or toured alongside Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Neneh Cherry, Nitin Sawhney, Daniel Bedingfield, Craig David, Lionel Richie and Plan B, among others. He also played a major role in producing and performing on Plan B’s The Defamation of Strickland Banks, including the Read more…
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Alex McNeice Live @ The Ship, Sandgate

New
Friday 13th Nov 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Ship Inn | Sandgate
Alex McNeice is back once again for Friday night fun at The Famous Ship Inn, Sandgate. Join him from 7pm – 9pm for all of your classic hits and requests amongst some of his own original music! Not to be missed. Read more…
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REV JNG Ep.5

Saturday 14th Nov 2026, 5:30 pm
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Sunday 15th Nov 2026, 1:00 am
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Folkestone’s very own Junglist movement is back for it’s 5th instalment of Church Of Amen 🙏 On Saturday 14th November we welcome the scratch sensation T Cuts and special guest DJ Jordan (Dad’s Old Vinyl) alongside REV JNG residents, including our latest resident to join the REV JNG crew, J:Kenzo, for a night of non stop jungle shellers 🔊 Expect Read more…

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