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Grand Opening Party - Music in May Festival 2026

Kick off the festival in style with a fantastic selection of live music, giveaways, competitions, and exclusive screenings of previous music video competition winners. Enjoy Q&As, screenings, live performances, and much more.

Win prizes and discover all the wonderful events happening across Folkestone throughout the month!

FREE ENTRY // 4pm – 9pm

Genres

Soul 25
Rock 20
Pop 19
Folk 18
Blues 16
Funk 11
Indie 10
Country 8
R&B 7

Venue

Folkestone Harbour Arm

Harbour Arm
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