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The Red Cow – Blues Rock Jam

Friday 16th Jan 2026, 7:00 pm
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12:00 am
Location: The Red Cow
The Red Cow’s Blues Rock Jam! 🎶 Join us for a great night of music, come and join in or have a listen. 😎🎶 Fully equipped Jam with keys, guitars, amps, pedals, mics, PA and more. 🚀 Enjoy a laid back, friendly atmosphere with amazing people and talented musicians. 📍 The Red Cow – Folkestone – 138, Foord Road. 🗓️ Read more…
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Lucy May Walker

New
Friday 16th Jan 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
For our first live music offering for 2026 we have Folkestone based singer / songwriter @lucymaywalker ! Lucy played for us multiple times last year and we’re very excited to welcome her back again. 8pm start, free entry! Read more…
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Ellie Louis, 60s Classics to Modern Favourites.

New
Friday 16th Jan 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blue Moon Club Bar & Kitchen
Ellie Louis brings a rich and versatile voice to The Blue Moon Club, with a set that moves effortlessly from 60s classics through to modern favourites. Having sung from a young age and performed at major venues including the Royal Albert Hall and across London’s West End, Ellie combines experience with genuine warmth on stage. Her performances blend upbeat, feel Read more…
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Pet Needs

Saturday 17th Jan 2026, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
Founded by brothers Johnny and George Marriott, PET NEEDS’ career has been sky-rocketing ever since the release of their acclaimed debut ‘Fractured Party Music’ back in 2021. From getting signed to Xtra Mile Recordings, to sold out shows, rave reviews to rabid fans, and embarking on extensive global tours; demand for these four lads from Essex has been on a Read more…
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The Build-Up with DJ Steve Goddard

New
Saturday 17th Jan 2026, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
DJ nights are back for 2026 at The Blind Pig, but with a bit of a twist. 4 Different Saturdays each month, each with a different musical theme. Third Saturday of the month is ‘THE BUILD-UP’ – Deep underground sounds from quality selectors. Kicking off the first of these nights is @dj_steve_goddard who has blown the roof off this place Read more…
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Heidi Robus @ The Old Cigar & Olive

New
Saturday 17th Jan 2026, 9:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Back again to the Old Cigar & Olive, Heidi is here to give us a great night of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, soul and motown classics from 9-11pm! Sing along, dance along and have a great time – completely free entry! Read more…
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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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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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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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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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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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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
Location: The Blue Moon Club Bar & Kitchen
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
Location: The Blue Moon Club Bar & Kitchen
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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The 1927 at The Lighthouse Tasting Rooms

New
Sunday 1st Feb 2026, 2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Location: The Tasting Rooms
The 1927 are a Folkestone based group made up of 3 experienced musicians: Colin Chambers (guitar and vocals), Charlie Burton (double bass and vocals) and Craig Gell (melodica, guitar and vocals). As the name suggests, they play songs from the early twentieth century, with a focus on the American jazz age of the roaring 20’s. Their shows are light hearted Read more…
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FOLKESOUND – 5 Bands for 5 Pounds

New
Saturday 7th Feb 2026, 5:00 pm
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1:00 am
Location: The Grand Burstin Hotel
FOLKESOUND 5 bands for 5 Pounds Katie B & The Snooks WATERMOOR Jimmy & The Riddles FunkStone The Shindigs A love letter to Folkestone’s grassroots scene, the one that’s been quietly turning our little coastal town into an exciting musical hub. Five amazing bands. All born in, raised by, or still running our legendary weekly open jams. One great price. Read more…

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