Music in May Festival – Closing Party 🎉
Join us for the grand finale of the Music in May Festival — a fun-filled family day of live music, sea shanties, fancy dress, food, and sunshine at one of Folkestone’s favourite live music venues! ☀️🎶
⚓ 11:00am – Sea Shanty Workshop
Kick off the day with a Sea Shanty Workshop led by Benjamin Kelly – a professional pirate, sea shanty performer and Irish Folk Singer, plus special guests!
🎵 From 1:00pm – Live Music All Afternoon
Featuring performances from:
Orange Road
Ordinary Findings
Special Guests
🥁 Festival Finale – Big Flava Band
The amazing Big Flava Band will close the festival from around 4:15pm, following the Mayor’s announcement of the Best Costume Winners!
🎭 Fancy Dress Theme:
Mermaids • Pirates • Seagulls
✨ Plus:
FREE face painting (2:00pm – 4:30pm)
Food & drink
Family-friendly fun
Special guests and surprises
🕚 Event Time: 11:00am – 6:00pm
📍Come celebrate the end of the festival with music, costumes, dancing, prizes and good vibes!
📧 To register for the FREE Sea Shanty Workshop, email:
fr**********@****************co.uk
