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A beautiful Victorian structure, the Leas Bandstand still hosts regular concerts throughout the summer season.

Its tent-shaped canopy supported by cast-iron columns provides shelter for the band while deckchairs are set out for audiences.

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Upcoming Events At The Bandstand

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1ST WHITSTABLE BRASS BAND

3529.64 miles
Favourite
21 June 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
The Canterbury District’s longest established brass band, performing a wide variety of music with style. Read more…
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ABBA CHIQUE

3529.64 miles
Favourite
5 July 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Kent based tribute band – the most sought after tributes in the country with authentic Abba sound and look with a powerful stage presence full of energy and fun) Read more…
AMY WINEHOUSE TRIBUTE JOANNA ROSE BARTON 6

AMY WINEHOUSE TRIBUTE

3529.64 miles
Favourite
4 July 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
The amazing Joanna Rose Barton returns with her fabulous tribute. Not to be missed. Read more…
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Battle of the Bands – Music in May Grand Closing Party

3529.64 miles
Favourite
30 May 2025, 1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Venue: The Leas Bandstand, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2EB Competition Time: 14:00 – 18:00 We’re on the hunt for the next big band! Eight finalists will battle it out for a coveted spot to perform at one of Kent’s premier festivals—Blue Reef Festival in Maidstone. Meet the Judges: John Wingate– Blue Reef Festival Gill Tee– Black Deer Festival Chris Smith– FMT (formerly The Chambers) Competition Details: Read more…
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GUMBOOTS

3529.64 miles
Favourite
8 August 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Based in Folkestone, Gumboots Reggae band have been playing on the Kent music circuit for a number of years playing a fine selection of all the classic reggae/ska songs from Jimmy Cliff Toots and The Maytals, Bob Marley, Desmond Decker and many more. Read more…
HEROES 8

HEROES

3529.64 miles
Favourite
18 July 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:45 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Tribute to New Wave/Mod/2 Tone late 70s to 80s Read more…
JOE THE SWING SINGER 7

JOE SWING RAT PACK & SWING TRIBUTE

3529.64 miles
Favourite
27 June 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Singing the hits from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Junior. Joe a professional singer from Kent also sings the hits of other great lounge singers such as Bobby Darren, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett and Matt Monroe as well as songs by more recent artists Harry Connick Jr, Robbie Williams and Michael Buble. Read more…
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MULTI CULTURAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND

3529.64 miles
Favourite
6 June 2025, 9:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Live music, Craft, art, food and drink stalls, amusements, Punch & Judy Show, Hoopsea Hulahooping demos and workshops, dance demonstrations, community group displays and more. Music on the day will include: 10.30am FILIPINO COMMUNITY Jamboree 3 – 5pm MAMPAMA (African pop songs and fusion music) Read more…
THE CONCORDS GROUP

MULTI CULTURAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND

3529.64 miles
Favourite
7 June 2025, 9:15 am
-
4:15 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Live music, Craft, art, food and drink stalls, amusements, Punch & Judy Show,Hoopsea Hullahooping demos and workshops, community group displays and more. Music on the day will include: 10.15 11.15am JAMMIN DODGERS young all girl band 12 – 2pm THE CONCORDS GROUP great music from the 60’s & 70’s 3 – 5pm TEQUILA BRASS inspired by Herb Alpert & the Read more…
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SHEPWAY BRASS ACADEMY

3529.64 miles
Favourite
28 June 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
An exciting and affordable youth project that is bringing Brass Band music to a younger generation. Read more…
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SOMETHING ELSE BAND

3529.64 miles
Favourite
14 June 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
1 – 1.30pm ASHLEY local school singer with superb voice 2.30 – 4.30pm SOMETHING ELSE BAND 1950/1960’s modern rockin feel In memory of John Corcoran a regular at the Bandstand until his untimely death IN 2023. Sponsored by his widow Marie. Read more…
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THE ALTONES

3529.64 miles
Favourite
12 July 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Taking northern soul classics, sat on old school reggae and ska rhythms. Lo fi, stripped back ; 3 soulful voices, harmonica led, double bass Read more…
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THE BREEZE

3529.64 miles
Favourite
12 September 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Songs from Beatles, Stones, Who, Searchers, CCRevival, Fleetwood Mac, Police, George Michael, Queen, George Ezra, James, Amy Winehouse along with many more. Read more…
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THE CAPTAIN’S BEARD

3529.64 miles
Favourite
29 August 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:45 pm
Location: The Bandstand
THE CAPTAIN’S BEARD perform upbeat pirate-themed rum-driven folk rock and Sea Shanties that are bound to get all the drunken sailors dancing. Read more…
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TURMOIL

3529.64 miles
Favourite
20 June 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Folkestone Bandstand event – TURMOIL play a wealth of cover songs by bands such as The Killers, Oasis, Green Day, Stereophonics, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters and many more, guaranteed to get the crowd singing and dancing along. Read more…
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UK PAPER BAND

3529.64 miles
Favourite
13 June 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
A non contesting brass band based in Sittingbourne. Read more…
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1ST WHITSTABLE BRASS BAND

3529.64 miles
Favourite
21 June 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
The Canterbury District’s longest established brass band, performing a wide variety of music with style. Read more…
ABBA CHIQUE 6 768x432

ABBA CHIQUE

3529.64 miles
Favourite
5 July 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Kent based tribute band – the most sought after tributes in the country with authentic Abba sound and look with a powerful stage presence full of energy and fun) Read more…
AMY WINEHOUSE TRIBUTE JOANNA ROSE BARTON 6

AMY WINEHOUSE TRIBUTE

3529.64 miles
Favourite
4 July 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
The amazing Joanna Rose Barton returns with her fabulous tribute. Not to be missed. Read more…
Battle of the Bands Poster 2025 MiM 4 768x1087

Battle of the Bands – Music in May Grand Closing Party

3529.64 miles
Favourite
30 May 2025, 1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Venue: The Leas Bandstand, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2EB Competition Time: 14:00 – 18:00 We’re on the hunt for the next big band! Eight finalists will battle it out for a coveted spot to perform at one of Kent’s premier festivals—Blue Reef Festival in Maidstone. Meet the Judges: John Wingate– Blue Reef Festival Gill Tee– Black Deer Festival Chris Smith– FMT (formerly The Chambers) Competition Details: Read more…
GUMBOOTS 8 768x576

GUMBOOTS

3529.64 miles
Favourite
8 August 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Based in Folkestone, Gumboots Reggae band have been playing on the Kent music circuit for a number of years playing a fine selection of all the classic reggae/ska songs from Jimmy Cliff Toots and The Maytals, Bob Marley, Desmond Decker and many more. Read more…
HEROES 8

HEROES

3529.64 miles
Favourite
18 July 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:45 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Tribute to New Wave/Mod/2 Tone late 70s to 80s Read more…
JOE THE SWING SINGER 7

JOE SWING RAT PACK & SWING TRIBUTE

3529.64 miles
Favourite
27 June 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Singing the hits from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Junior. Joe a professional singer from Kent also sings the hits of other great lounge singers such as Bobby Darren, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett and Matt Monroe as well as songs by more recent artists Harry Connick Jr, Robbie Williams and Michael Buble. Read more…
MAMPAMA 5 768x432

MULTI CULTURAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND

3529.64 miles
Favourite
6 June 2025, 9:30 am
-
5:00 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Live music, Craft, art, food and drink stalls, amusements, Punch & Judy Show, Hoopsea Hulahooping demos and workshops, dance demonstrations, community group displays and more. Music on the day will include: 10.30am FILIPINO COMMUNITY Jamboree 3 – 5pm MAMPAMA (African pop songs and fusion music) Read more…
THE CONCORDS GROUP

MULTI CULTURAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND

3529.64 miles
Favourite
7 June 2025, 9:15 am
-
4:15 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Live music, Craft, art, food and drink stalls, amusements, Punch & Judy Show,Hoopsea Hullahooping demos and workshops, community group displays and more. Music on the day will include: 10.15 11.15am JAMMIN DODGERS young all girl band 12 – 2pm THE CONCORDS GROUP great music from the 60’s & 70’s 3 – 5pm TEQUILA BRASS inspired by Herb Alpert & the Read more…
SHEPWAY BRASS ACADEMY 5 768x512

SHEPWAY BRASS ACADEMY

3529.64 miles
Favourite
28 June 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
An exciting and affordable youth project that is bringing Brass Band music to a younger generation. Read more…
SOMETHING ELSE BAND 6 768x512

SOMETHING ELSE BAND

3529.64 miles
Favourite
14 June 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
1 – 1.30pm ASHLEY local school singer with superb voice 2.30 – 4.30pm SOMETHING ELSE BAND 1950/1960’s modern rockin feel In memory of John Corcoran a regular at the Bandstand until his untimely death IN 2023. Sponsored by his widow Marie. Read more…
THE ALTONES 8 768x576

THE ALTONES

3529.64 miles
Favourite
12 July 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Taking northern soul classics, sat on old school reggae and ska rhythms. Lo fi, stripped back ; 3 soulful voices, harmonica led, double bass Read more…
THE BREEZE 10 768x494

THE BREEZE

3529.64 miles
Favourite
12 September 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Songs from Beatles, Stones, Who, Searchers, CCRevival, Fleetwood Mac, Police, George Michael, Queen, George Ezra, James, Amy Winehouse along with many more. Read more…
CAPTAINS BEARD 2 11 768x614

THE CAPTAIN’S BEARD

3529.64 miles
Favourite
29 August 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:45 pm
Location: The Bandstand
THE CAPTAIN’S BEARD perform upbeat pirate-themed rum-driven folk rock and Sea Shanties that are bound to get all the drunken sailors dancing. Read more…
TURMOIL 4 CLOSE UP GUITAR 10 768x647

TURMOIL

3529.64 miles
Favourite
20 June 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
Folkestone Bandstand event – TURMOIL play a wealth of cover songs by bands such as The Killers, Oasis, Green Day, Stereophonics, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters and many more, guaranteed to get the crowd singing and dancing along. Read more…
spectators on deck chairs 6 768x576

UK PAPER BAND

3529.64 miles
Favourite
13 June 2025, 1:00 pm
-
3:30 pm
Location: The Bandstand
A non contesting brass band based in Sittingbourne. Read more…

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