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The Folkestone Gig Guide

It's all happening in Folkestone Music Town!

Please find below a list of upcoming events in Folkestone. With everything from live bands, DJ sets and open mic nights to workshops, talks and jam sessions, there’s always something for everyone!

Every May, Folkestone plays hosts to Music in May, a month-long celebration of all things music, and Folkestone!

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Cul Zag + Fire Pony + LineLock

New
26 November 2025, 7:30 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: 20th Century Speedway
A night of electronic force and left-field energy at 20th Century Speedway, bringing together three acts doing genuinely interesting things with sound. CUL ZAG Brace for impact: CUL ZAG crash through with a bulldozer of synths and drums, born in the Glasgow underground and now wiring their chaos straight out of Bologna. Alien textures, sharp angles, and a rhythm section Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

27 November 2025, 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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The Liberators

New
28 November 2025, 8:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Friday 28th November – @liberators21 are back!!!! Folkestone’s much loved Reggae rockers return for an evening of FREE live music here at The Blind Pig !!! Miss it and miss out x Read more…
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Folkestone Electronic Dance Music Monthly

New
28 November 2025, 9:00 pm
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1:00 am
Location: Quarterhouse
This Friday at The Quarterhouse, a night of banging house music with DJ’s Dante Payne (Havin it) & Francisco (Clockwork Orange). 9pm-2am, Free entrance Read more…
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Liam Magill (Syd Arthur) + Support at Docker Brewery and Taproom

New
29 November 2025, 7:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: Docker Brewery & Taproom
Join us for an unforgettable night of music and craft beer as Canterbury’s Liam Magill takes to the stage at Docker Brewery! After making waves as part of acclaimed band Syd Arthur, Liam returns with a powerful new collection of songs that blend rich musicianship with fresh, modern energy. A truly exceptional guitarist and performer; Liam channels the spirit of Read more…
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Lex DJ

New
29 November 2025, 8:00 pm
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11:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Saturday 29th of November, it’s Lex on the dex, guaranteed night of absolute bangers 💥 come and shake a leg 🦵 Read more…
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An Evening with Huey Morgan: The Fun Lovin’ Criminal

29 November 2025, 8:00 pm
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12:00 pm
Location: Quarterhouse
Join us for an unforgettable night with one of music and broadcasting’s most distinctive voices — Huey Morgan. From U.S. Marine to international rock star, from Brooklyn streets to BBC airwaves, Huey’s story is anything but ordinary. Best known as the charismatic frontman of the multi-platinum band Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Huey has also become a beloved broadcaster, author, and DJ, Read more…
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7-Inch Sunday

New
30 November 2025, 3:00 pm
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7:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
7 Inch Sundays is back, a chilled afternoon where you can bring along your 7 inch records and give them a spin on our system. All equipment provided, just turn up with your records!! Read more…
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Open Mic Sunday

30 November 2025, 4:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: The Beer Shop
Join us for our last Open Mic of 2025! The brilliant Aimate returns to host this afternoon of amazing local talent and we can’t wait to see what Folkestone has in store for us this time! Musicians, comedians, poets, spoken word artists – we want you! It’s the perfect place to dust off the cobwebs, perform for the first time, Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

4 December 2025, 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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Folkestone Music Town Christmas Party and Artist Development Winners Showcase

New
4 December 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church
🎄 Announcing the Artist Development Winners Showcase & Folkestone Music Town Christmas Party 2025! 🎶 We’re thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable evening of music, celebration, and festive cheer as we end the year with a big, joyful bang! This is no ordinary FMT Meet-up / Christmas party — it’s a celebration of incredible new talent. Five outstanding artists Read more…
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Dead Man’s Corner final show @20th Century Speedway

New
5 December 2025, 7:30 pm
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11:35 pm
Location: 20th Century Speedway
After our show on 5th December @20th Century Speedway Folkestone We will cease to be…. We are extremely proud of the music we’ve made… We can NOT give any more than we have… We absolutely dig playing together.. We remain the best of friends.. But we’ve come to realise Even..God..Hates..Us! Please do come along to the final show We absolutely Read more…
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SWIFTOGEDDON – The Taylor Themed Club Night

5 December 2025, 9:00 pm
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6 December 2025, 1:00 am
Location: Quarterhouse
Swiftogeddon – The Taylor Themed Club Night The legendary night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, the hits, fan favourites and maximum Showgirl! Do you have a Blank Space in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift Read more…
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FCS’s Christmas concert

New
6 December 2025, 3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
Location: Holy Trinity Church
Come along to Holy Trinity Church and get into the Christmas mood with us. Read more…
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Sexy Chocolate Promotions presents Tenacious, Steve Flight (Centreforce 883 Radio) and Support

6 December 2025, 7:00 pm
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7 December 2025, 1:00 am
Location: The Dugout
We return for our winter party at The Dugout Sports Bar and Kitchen in Folkestone with the welcome return of Centreforce 883 Radio’s; Tenacious headlining room 1 and introducing someone many of you may know from back in the days of Juicy Tunes and many more; Steve Flight from Centreforce 883 Radio too headlining room 2. Room 1 – House, Read more…
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