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Global Grooves Jam Session – new home at The Mariner, Folkestone.

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Wednesday 20th May 2026, 6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Mariner
Global Grooves Jam Session has found its new home at The Mariner, Folkestone. Join us every Thursday for an exciting live jam session where musicians come together to collaborate, network and enjoy great music in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. With a full drum kit and keyboards already set up, all you need to bring is your instrument, your voice Read more…
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Bohemian Rhapsody

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Thursday 21st May 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: Folkestone Harbour | The Goods Yard
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Victoria Bass

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Thursday 21st May 2026, 6:30 pm
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8:30 pm
Location: Rocksalt
A modern singer with a vintage twist. With elegance beyond her years, jazz songstress Victoria Bass captivates audiences with a voice straight from the swing era. Covering songs from the 1920s to today, always with a jazzy flair, she brings retro glamour to Rocksalt Read more…
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Sam Brothers

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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Hot Takes

Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Get ready for a night of bold opinions, big energy, and unforgettable vibes as The Hot Takes take the stage live at The Old Cigar & Olive in Folkestone! Join us on 22nd May 2026 from 9–11PM for an electrifying evening packed with music, personality, and pure entertainment. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, Read more…
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The Dirty Thirty: Celebrating 30 years of Jake SF

Friday 22nd May 2026, 8:00 pm
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Saturday 23rd May 2026, 12:00 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
What better way to celebrate the 30th Birthday of Jake SF than with a big fat party. A carefully curated night blending the finest underground music from dubstep through to jungle, its going to be double lively. Free Entry, open to all x Read more…
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MIM – Sunset Sounds with DJ Chatters at Skuba

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Thursday 21st May 2026, 8:00 pm
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12:00 am
Location: Skuba
🌅 SUNSET SOUNDS at Skuba 🌅 Music in May Special! As the sun goes down, the vibes go up… Join us at Skuba for Sunset Sounds, a laid-back DJ night bringing you those smooth, beachside Ibiza-inspired chill house beats 🌊🎶 With DJ Chatters on the decks, expect warm rhythms, sunset energy, and that feel-good soundtrack you didn’t know you needed. 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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LOVE ON THE LEAS 2

Friday 22nd May 2026, 10:00 am
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7:00 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Love on the Leas 2 Love on the Leas 2 is the return of SOS’s much-loved, family-friendly music gathering, celebrating house music through the ages — from timeless classics to modern-day sounds. Set against the stunning backdrop of The Leas, this May Bank Holiday weekender brings together great music, positive energy, and a welcoming community atmosphere. With a carefully curated Read more…
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Mrs H & the Sing-along Band

Friday 22nd May 2026, 10:00 am
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11:00 am
Location: Quarterhouse
Led by the charming and passionate Mrs H, the Sing-along Band bring their unique family music to Folkestone with a line-up of musicians including members of Red Snapper, Beth Orton and The Leisure Society. Their aim is to provide quality music for children that adults will love too. Bringing together elements of Folk, Soul, Afro, Latin, Dub, comedy and theatre 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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Gala Military Concert

Friday 22nd May 2026, 6:00 pm
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8:30 pm
Location: The Tower Theatre
Please join us for a charity concert in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund, with The Band of The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment, The Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, and The Shorncliffe Military Wives Choir. A popular annual event here at The Tower, and we are thrilled to have them with us again in 2026. Read more…
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