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The Dustbowl Sinners Harbour Arm Folkestone Music Town

The Dustbowl Sinners

New
Friday 15th May 2026, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
Live show of roots / Americana based music. The Dustbowl Sinners draw inspiration from roots, hokum blues and country Americana in their song-writing and performances. Respectful of the pioneers of these genres they play grounded, heartfelt songs in a distinctive style. Instrumentation including double bass, steel guitar, harmonica, washboard and accordion delivers a range of foot stomping, high energy numbers Read more…
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Free Workshop – Tips & Tricks for Singers

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Friday 15th May 2026, 2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Location: Seaview Studio
Learn pro tips and tricks for singers, speakers and performers with Sophia Stutchbury at Seaview Studio. Register your free place asap – spaces are limited. Email: fr**********@****************co.uk Read more…
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Hixtyria at The OC&O

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Friday 15th May 2026, 8:00 pm
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10:30 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Come watch Hixtyria make their Folkestone debut at The Old Cigar and Olive. Playing hard rock and blue with some rocked up pop covers. Read more…
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Sam Brothers

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Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Described by Acoustic Magazine as “Always Compelling…”, Sam Brothers is a young Margate, UK based Folk singer and 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 Pete Seeger, Sonny Terry & Brownie Mcghee, Bert Read more…
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Busking Project – Music In May Festival

Friday 22nd May 2026, 9:00 am
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3:00 pm
Location: FOLCA
Enjoy performances from a curated selection of talented artists taking part in the Music in May Festival Busking Project. Follow the designated busking spots across town and experience a musical walkabout. Check the gig guide for full line-up announcements. EVERY SATURDAY IN MAY | 10AM – 4PM Read more…
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Free Workshop – Harmonica for Beginners

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Friday 22nd May 2026, 12:00 pm
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2:00 pm
Location: The Blue Moon Club Bar & Kitchen
Learn how to play harmonica withaward winning blues harmonica player and singer Katie Bradley. Register your free place asap – spaces are limited. Email: fr**********@****************co.uk Read more…
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Big Flava Band

Friday 22nd May 2026, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour | Harbourside Square
Music in May Festival wouldn’t be complete without a performance from Big Flava Band. Join them in the heart of Folkestone’s famous Folkestone Harbour Arm at Harbourside Square from 4pm – 6pm on 23.5.26. Sing, dance, listen, and enjoy some of your favourite hits from across the decades! Read more…
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Saturday Night Live: After Dark at The Blue Moon Club

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Friday 22nd May 2026, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Blue Moon Club Bar & Kitchen
After Dark are back at The Blue Moon Club, and if you were here last time, you will know exactly what to expect. The place was full, the dancefloor was busy and everyone stayed longer than they planned because the atmosphere was just that good. A fun band with great energy, they know how to lift a room and keep Read more…
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Free Workshop – Song Lab

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Saturday 23rd May 2026, 12:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Location: Seaview Studio
Song Lab – A Hands-On Music Workshop 24th May | Seaview Studios, Folkestone Got a song that’s almost there—but not quite? Or maybe just a spark of an idea you want to shape into something real? Song Lab is an intimate, collaborative workshop designed to help you bring your song to life. Led by singer-songwriter Andrei Ionescu, this session focuses Read more…
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Hixtyria at the Harbour!

New
Saturday 23rd May 2026, 1:00 pm
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3:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour Arm
Come and watch the hard rock and blues band Hixtyria make their Harbour Arm debut this Music in May Festival! Playing songs from Alice in Chains, Black Sabbath to Blink 182 and Kylie! Read more…
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Side Hustle

New
Saturday 23rd May 2026, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Join us for a chilled afternoon of live music at The Blind Pig. Side Hustle are a harmony led acoustic trio featuring guitars, bass, Cajon, bongos, violin and more. Jenni, Anna and Taryn have all performed with Pretty Crap and have now formed a spin off acoustic group to share their favourite cover songs and a few originals. If you Read more…
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Katie B & The Snooks live at The Blue Moon Club

Friday 29th May 2026, 7:00 pm
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Saturday 30th May 2026, 9:00 pm
Location: The Blue Moon Club Bar & Kitchen
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 London blues scene for performances at venues such as Ain’t Nothin’ Read more…
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