Welcome to Folkestone

THE WORLD'S FIRST MUSIC TOWN!

MUSIC IN MAY IS BACK FOR 2024!

We’re currently finalising the details for this year’s festival. For more information and the latest on this year’s line up, please visit the Music In May 2024 Festival page.

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Gig
Guide

Find out what’s going on in Folkestone Music Town!

Music in May

Every Day in May! Over 150 events and 120 artists across over 25 venues

MIM BUSKING

Every Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday in May – Applications now open

Submit event

Don’t miss out on listing your event for MIM24!

Music
in May

1st-31st May 2024

Opening Party

Sunday 5th May

Quarterhouse

4-6PM

Closing Party

Friday 31st May

Quarterhouse

7-11PM

Choiroke Event

Sunday 26th May

Leas Cliff Hall

4-6PM

Free Workshops

Over 23 free educational workshops throughout the month of May!

About Folkestonemusic.co.uk

As well as serving as the online “home” of Folkestone Music Town CIC, this website offers a comprehensive gig guide for live music around Folkestone Music Town

Whether you’re planning ahead or want to know about live music in Folkestone tonight, then the information you need is right here. So many gigs, so many bands, so many bars, such little time!

Check out the Gig Guide to see what’s on in Folkestone. Check out Music Venues to see where to go. Check out Bands & Artists to book gigs and shows.

Supporting
us

Folkestone Music Town CIC is a registered Community Interest Company. If you would like to support us, there are numerous ways you can do so:

Folkestone Music Town

Folkestone is home to many musicians, singers, songwriters, bands, music producers and DJs. In September 2019, Folkestone was named the world’s first music town!

With a wide and varied selection of live music venues, there are gigs and events on a regular basis to suit almost any musical taste!

COMING UP IN FOLKESTONE MUSIC TOWN

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