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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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Noise and math rock – TRAPS / UPCDOWNC / PUNCHING SWANS / JRUGS – the Old Cigar & Olive

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13 May 2025, 5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
A free entry show at the hottest new venue in town! Featuring legends, all from Kent, playing math rock, progressive metal, post-punk and hardcore and more! Wednesday 14th May! Old Cigar & Olive! TRAPS 9:30-10:00 An incredible 2 piece from Margate, blending math rock with sludge metal and topped off with post -hardcore and noise rock influences. Extremely creative and Read more…
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Post hard-core event & DJ

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13 May 2025, 5:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
A math rock and post hard-core event, featuring the bands… Traps Upcdownc Jrugs Punching Swans Read more…
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Karaoke & Open Mic – Music in May

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14 May 2025, 7:30 pm
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14 May 2025, 11:00 pm
Location: Skuba
Don’t miss out on the excitement! Join us at Skuba-oke and let the rhythm of Folkestone Music Town sweep you off your feet. 🎶✨ Get ready to dive into a month-long celebration of music like never before. Throughout May, immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of gigs, lessons, workshops, and collaborations designed to ignite your passion for music. Whether you’re Read more…
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The Melody Makers Collective

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14 May 2025, 9:30 am
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11:00 am
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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Cool Cats

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14 May 2025, 4:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: Lucky Chip
Cool Cats & Cocktails. DJ LL Funk x Missy G spin old skool hip-hop, trip-hop, new Jack swing and breaks all night from 5pm. And the best bit… Lucky Chip Cocktails £6 all night. Coolest burger and fries night in central Folkestone! 5pm = Burger O’clock! Read more…
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New Act Stage – F51

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14 May 2025, 6:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: F51 Skatepark
An exciting new event at Folkestone’s F51 – Multi Story Skate Park in the creative quarter. Looking for the next hottest talent! Read more…
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Fat Beats

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16 May 2025, 5:00 pm
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16 May 2025, 11:30 pm
Location: Space Bar & Kitchen
Midlands DJ, Larry La Funk blending classic and Nu disco funk and some solid boogie from 6pm until midnight. Hosted by Missy Grooves a night of quality music for those who appreciate a stylish vibe. Wines supplied by John Dory with cocktails, sprits and taps, served by the Folkestone Spacebar bar legends Ritz & Daisy. Read more…
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At Home with Neil Bob Herd, The DLaB and Friends

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15 May 2025, 5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: Ravenlea Studios
An informal early-evening performance, with Neil and the band plus special guests performing at Dirty Little Acoustic Band HQ. Read more…
Sacconi Chamber Music Festival Folkestone 9

#1 Ravel, Bliss, Franck

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15 May 2025, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church
Sacconi Quartet: Ben Hancox, Hannah Dawson (violins) Robin Ashwell (viola) Cara Berridge (cello) Simon Callaghan (piano) Programme: Ravel – String Quartet in F major, M.35 Bliss – Piano Quartet Franck – Piano Quintet in F minor Read more…
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Dance Visions presents Tropical Vibes at Market Square Folkestone

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16 May 2025, 6:00 pm
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16 May 2025, 11:00 pm
Location: Market Square
Dance Visions presents: TROPICAL VIBES A night of the best sounds in Latin and Afro-fusion including Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cubaton, Reggaeton and Afrobeats. Come and dance the night away or just sit and soak up this amazing, uplifting music and atmosphere in this wonderful venue and space. 2-4-1 Cocktails 7-9pm Let’s whisk you away into the Tropical Vibes for a Read more…
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Michel Faber’s Music Box

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15 May 2025, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: Kollectiv
Join us for an ear-opening evening with author Michel Faber on a musical journey across genres, styles, and languages. We are absolutely thrilled to invite you on an ear-opening evening with award-winning author Michel Faber on a musical journey across genres, styles, and languages. Prepare to discover music you didn’t know exists. Prepare to be surprised by things you didn’t Read more…
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Joe and the Beat

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15 May 2025, 6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: The Old Cigar & Olive
Melodic cover duo, very easy on the ear. Read more…
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story

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15 May 2025, 6:30 pm
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9:00 pm
Location: Leas Cliff Hall
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide and over 20 headline performances in London’s West End, including multiple appearances at the world-famous London Palladium. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show tells the story of the origins and meteoric rise Read more…
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2LA DJ

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15 May 2025, 7:00 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: The Blind Pig
Yes! We’ve secured the fantastic 2La for a Friday night of JAMS!! She’ll be sure to cover the spectrum of her fine taste – Soul, R&B, House, Garage, a selection of superb sounds and 100% good vibes…. Read more…
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Pretty Crap @ The East Kent Arms

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15 May 2025, 7:30 pm
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10:00 pm
Location: East Kent Arms
Pretty Crap is an all female rock band based locally in Folkestone. Come and join them as they rock out with classic anthems from the 60s to now! Read more…
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