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Upcoming Events At Speedway Music Venue

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Radio Riot

Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 7:30 pm
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11:30 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Their first show in 12 years, a fully formed and polished performance from dedicated and enthusiastic band. Their first gig of the tour will be here at Speedway, and we are so happy to give them the stage. The support comes from Matt Appleby and a donation will be given to Teenage Cancer Trust. Tickets are only £10 so come Read more…
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NØMAN + iO + MIFFED

Friday 3rd Apr 2026, 7:30 pm
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11:30 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Washingtion DC punks, unapologetic, meaningful straight from the heart, passion and spirit wrapped up in a ball of burning anger but delivered with love. Come along and be part of the show, there’s only 1ft between you and the band, so they’re bound to come and join you on the floor, or in the air. Support comes in the same Read more…
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Zombie Killers + Hypnogator + Fortune Faded Glory

New
Friday 10th Apr 2026, 7:30 pm
-
10:45 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
This is more than just a gig, this is an experience to be had!! All three artists have no boundaries when it comes to performance, and you’ll be glad you were there to witness the total nonsense before your eyes and ears. A glorious mashup of punk and rock and flute and whatever else comes to hand! Read more…
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The Joe Bulley Band presents: ROCKAOKE

Friday 17th Apr 2026, 6:00 pm
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Saturday 18th Apr 2026, 12:00 am
Location: Speedway Music Venue
ROCKAOKE comes to Speedway Music Venue, Folkestone 🎤🔥 This is karaoke with a twist – no backing tracks, but a full live band with you on lead vocals. Backed by the Joe Bulley Band, you’ll get the chance to step on stage at one of Kent’s best independent venues and belt out your favourite anthems like a true rock legend. Read more…
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REPROBATE COLLECTIVE Presents: NEW DAWN

Saturday 25th Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
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Sunday 26th Apr 2026, 12:00 am
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Electronic dance music spread across the styles and tastes of a selection of passionate DJ’s, the first of four events at Speedway in 2026. Read more…
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The Inciters + The Altones

New
Friday 1st May 2026, 7:30 pm
-
10:45 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
The Inciters, a 10 piece soul band from Santa Cruz, Ca! Inspired by England’s Northern Soul scene of the 60’s &, 70’s The Inciters take the Motown/Stax ethic but add a stronger back-beat with more adventurous production. With a new album on the way, the band continue this tradition in grand style on ”Bring Back The Weekend” Coming soon on Read more…
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AMITY + DANAMA

New
Saturday 2nd May 2026, 3:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
AMITY: The Unredacted! Tour The gloves are off and Amity’s speaking up and speaking out through his thought provoking gut-punch music that has been making tidal waves for the last year. Despair and hope abound in equal measure in this spell binding performance from a multi-award-winning artist whose momentum feels increasingly unstoppable  Following his viral chart hit, To Make A Read more…
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Jarboe, Thor Harris & Joy Von Spain + Black Bordello

New
Saturday 16th May 2026, 3:30 pm
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8:00 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Influential avant-garde artist Jarboe, and former member of the legendary Swans, will embark on a UK and European tour in May 2026, presenting a truly unique and powerful collaboration alongside multi-instrumentalist Thor Harris (ex-Swans, Shearwater) and vocalist/composer Joy Von Spain (Eye of Nix). Jarboe’s live set, an immersive experience forged across decades of boundary-pushing music, will draw from her deep Read more…
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Marion Raw + David A. Fulbrook

New
Wednesday 20th May 2026, 7:30 pm
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10:45 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Born in Mexico City and raised across Mexico, the US, and the UK, Raw’s music embodies a nomadic identity. She merges folk tradition with underground indie aesthetics in what she describes as Bolero Garage—a style that spans spectral country blues, Spanish-language folk ballads, with the rebellious irreverence of punk. Her songs feel like unearthed relics: intimate, raw, and cinematic. Her Read more…
Under A Full Moon

Under A Full Moon

New
Friday 29th May 2026, 7:00 pm
-
11:30 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Indescribable dark noise. Beautiful. Perfect. With bands and artists you can’t even pronounce their names!  FREE!!!! So spread the word…… Read more…
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The Penrose Web + Dead Star Boys

New
Saturday 30th May 2026, 3:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
The Penrose Web is the project put together in 2024 by Allan Crockford (The Prisoners, The James Taylor Quartet etc) and Ian Button (Death In Vegas, Heavenly, Railcard). Their debut EP and LP in 2025 explored the pair’s sunshine pop psych, indie, garage and Paisley Underground roots, and their second album is due later in 2026. In a rare weekend Read more…
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The High Points + Fine Lime + Funkstone

New
Thursday 30th Jul 2026, 7:30 pm
-
10:45 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Funk, Soul & Feel-Good Vibes The High Points are a high-energy funk, soul, and pop band from Norwich, UK, known for their infectious grooves, powerful live performances, and feel-good vibes. Whether busking on the streets or selling out venues, they bring an irresistible energy that gets people moving. Their journey has seen them sell out multiple shows, including a 700-capacity Read more…
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AMITY + DANAMA

New
Saturday 2nd May 2026, 3:30 pm
-
8:00 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
AMITY: The Unredacted! Tour The gloves are off and Amity’s speaking up and speaking out through his thought provoking gut-punch music that has been making tidal waves for the last year. Despair and hope abound in equal measure in this spell binding performance from a multi-award-winning artist whose momentum feels increasingly unstoppable  Following his viral chart hit, To Make A Read more…
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Jarboe, Thor Harris & Joy Von Spain + Black Bordello

New
Saturday 16th May 2026, 3:30 pm
-
8:00 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Influential avant-garde artist Jarboe, and former member of the legendary Swans, will embark on a UK and European tour in May 2026, presenting a truly unique and powerful collaboration alongside multi-instrumentalist Thor Harris (ex-Swans, Shearwater) and vocalist/composer Joy Von Spain (Eye of Nix). Jarboe’s live set, an immersive experience forged across decades of boundary-pushing music, will draw from her deep Read more…
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Marion Raw + David A. Fulbrook

New
Wednesday 20th May 2026, 7:30 pm
-
10:45 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Born in Mexico City and raised across Mexico, the US, and the UK, Raw’s music embodies a nomadic identity. She merges folk tradition with underground indie aesthetics in what she describes as Bolero Garage—a style that spans spectral country blues, Spanish-language folk ballads, with the rebellious irreverence of punk. Her songs feel like unearthed relics: intimate, raw, and cinematic. Her Read more…
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NØMAN + iO + MIFFED

Friday 3rd Apr 2026, 7:30 pm
-
11:30 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Washingtion DC punks, unapologetic, meaningful straight from the heart, passion and spirit wrapped up in a ball of burning anger but delivered with love. Come along and be part of the show, there’s only 1ft between you and the band, so they’re bound to come and join you on the floor, or in the air. Support comes in the same Read more…
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Radio Riot

Saturday 21st Mar 2026, 7:30 pm
-
11:30 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Their first show in 12 years, a fully formed and polished performance from dedicated and enthusiastic band. Their first gig of the tour will be here at Speedway, and we are so happy to give them the stage. The support comes from Matt Appleby and a donation will be given to Teenage Cancer Trust. Tickets are only £10 so come Read more…
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REPROBATE COLLECTIVE Presents: NEW DAWN

Saturday 25th Apr 2026, 5:00 pm
-
Sunday 26th Apr 2026, 12:00 am
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Electronic dance music spread across the styles and tastes of a selection of passionate DJ’s, the first of four events at Speedway in 2026. Read more…
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The High Points + Fine Lime + Funkstone

New
Thursday 30th Jul 2026, 7:30 pm
-
10:45 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Funk, Soul & Feel-Good Vibes The High Points are a high-energy funk, soul, and pop band from Norwich, UK, known for their infectious grooves, powerful live performances, and feel-good vibes. Whether busking on the streets or selling out venues, they bring an irresistible energy that gets people moving. Their journey has seen them sell out multiple shows, including a 700-capacity Read more…
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The Inciters + The Altones

New
Friday 1st May 2026, 7:30 pm
-
10:45 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
The Inciters, a 10 piece soul band from Santa Cruz, Ca! Inspired by England’s Northern Soul scene of the 60’s &, 70’s The Inciters take the Motown/Stax ethic but add a stronger back-beat with more adventurous production. With a new album on the way, the band continue this tradition in grand style on ”Bring Back The Weekend” Coming soon on Read more…
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The Joe Bulley Band presents: ROCKAOKE

Friday 17th Apr 2026, 6:00 pm
-
Saturday 18th Apr 2026, 12:00 am
Location: Speedway Music Venue
ROCKAOKE comes to Speedway Music Venue, Folkestone 🎤🔥 This is karaoke with a twist – no backing tracks, but a full live band with you on lead vocals. Backed by the Joe Bulley Band, you’ll get the chance to step on stage at one of Kent’s best independent venues and belt out your favourite anthems like a true rock legend. Read more…
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The Penrose Web + Dead Star Boys

New
Saturday 30th May 2026, 3:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
The Penrose Web is the project put together in 2024 by Allan Crockford (The Prisoners, The James Taylor Quartet etc) and Ian Button (Death In Vegas, Heavenly, Railcard). Their debut EP and LP in 2025 explored the pair’s sunshine pop psych, indie, garage and Paisley Underground roots, and their second album is due later in 2026. In a rare weekend Read more…
Under A Full Moon

Under A Full Moon

New
Friday 29th May 2026, 7:00 pm
-
11:30 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
Indescribable dark noise. Beautiful. Perfect. With bands and artists you can’t even pronounce their names!  FREE!!!! So spread the word…… Read more…
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Zombie Killers + Hypnogator + Fortune Faded Glory

New
Friday 10th Apr 2026, 7:30 pm
-
10:45 pm
Location: Speedway Music Venue
This is more than just a gig, this is an experience to be had!! All three artists have no boundaries when it comes to performance, and you’ll be glad you were there to witness the total nonsense before your eyes and ears. A glorious mashup of punk and rock and flute and whatever else comes to hand! Read more…

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