What's On in Folkestone
A Kent Channel port reinvented through its Creative Quarter and Harbour Arm, Folkestone has a fast-growing independent food, arts and festival scene.
What's on in Folkestone
Today
- — Muco workshop – Being a Creative Troubadour: Medieaval poetry and song at Queens Road Baptist Centre — Learn some of the oldest songs in the English language with ‘Creative Troubadour’ Muco. All abilities welcome. Explore the foundations of medieval English folk song and poetry, from as early as the 8th century, entering the realm of bards, scops, travelling minstrels and…
- — Singing for Fun with Sarah Westcott at Queens Road Baptist Centre — Singing is a birth right and everyone is encouraged to find their voice. No experience or music reading needed. Join this friendly group to sing uplifting songs from a variety of styles and cultures. All are warmly welcomed to take part and enjoy singing together. All are warmly…
- — Craft and Music Fair at Victoria Gardens at Craft and Music Fair 8 – 14 August 2026 — Our Craft and Music Fair is open daily from Saturday 8th- Friday 14th August 2026 10am-8.30pm. lots of lovely things to purchase, food traders and Rent a Bar keeping us all hydrated. The Folk Week busking stage finds its home here (musicians and singers are welcome to register…
- — Brunch With John & Di Cullen and Germa Adan & Mairi MacMillan (Concert) at Broadstairs Sailing Club — A relaxed Sailing Club brunch featuring Di’s expressive voice, John’s delicate guitar and close harmonies, with songs that are thought-provoking, quirky and funny. Special guests Màiri and Germa began their collaboration in 2022, stemming from an interest in mouth…
- — Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand — Each morning, Zoe, Peter, and Evie from Inspiration Creative get all generations singing and dancing together – and wearing some very strange outfits. They are ably supported by our wonderful band-in-residence Giddy Yup and mayhem is provided by the Hooden Horses – the living…
- — How to Play for Ceilidhs with members of Heron Valley at Pavilion on the Sands — Ceilidh dancing is a big part of Scottish culture but it wouldn’t be nearly as fun without some great tunes. Join Heron Valley to learn some tunes, about the type of dance they are for and how the band work together to accompany dancers. No matter your musical background or…
- — Nina Zella (From Banter) Solo Show at Queens Road Baptist Centre — Vocalist and keyboard player from Banter, Nina Zella has been writing music and songs since she was old enough to sit at the piano and is now embarking on a solo project with a new album on its way. Nina’s music combines elements of all the styles of music she loves – folk…
- — Ukulele for Beginners & Families at Queens Road Baptist Centre — Be ready to sing, have fun and surprise yourself. This workshop is suitable for total beginners (aged 8 – 80+) and those who have made a start but cannot join chords together. If you have your own ukulele please bring it along, but we will also have 20 ‘spare’ ukuleles for…
- — Clawhammer Banjo Techniques Workshop with Graham Anstee at Queens Road Baptist Centre — Have fun learning the basics of hammers, pull-offs, triplets, drop thumbing, and slides. Improve technique, add flair, and lift your playing in a friendly, hands-on session for all levels. so bring your banjo along and give it a try. Buy Tickets
- — Playarounds at The George at The George Inn — A very popular part of Folk Week with daily guests. Hosted by Paul Lucas, who also runs the Saturday morning workshop to introduce newbies to the playalongs. Mainly Irish tunes. Guest joining Paul today is Bob Howlett. This is a free event so please pop a donation in the…
- — Singalong at Neptune’s Hall at The Neptune’s Hall — Daily singing at the Neptune is a foundation stone of the festival for many. We hope you will come along and join in a chorus or two. with Special Guests Victory and Hartley Morris. This is a free event, please pop a donation in the collecting tin.
- — Acoustic Hour with Sally Ironmonger – Guest Will Allen at Broadstairs Sailing Club — Hosted by Sally Ironmonger, this warm and witty Folk Club features their tongue-in-cheek songwriting, storytelling and social commentary rooted in folk tradition and everyday life. Based in the southeast, guest Will Allen is an expert on accordion, melodeon and fiddle…
- — Woodshed Sessions at The Wrotham Arms with Bob Kenward at The Wrotham Arms — This is a participatory session with special festival guests and a listening audience. Today’s guest joining Bob is TBC This is a free event, but still costs Folk Week money to put on. Please put a donation in the collecting tin!! Pre-ordering a ticket, although it will not cost…
- — Sing and Sign Folk songs – with BSL/SSE support – led by Inspiration Creative at The Bandstand — Join Zoe, Hazel and the combined choirs from Inspiration Creative to learn a song with sign language, plus also watch the sing and sign choir perform a couple of songs for you too. The songs are translated by the leader alongside the deaf members of the group using a combination…
- — Songs of Different Cultures workshop with Germa Adan & Mairi MacMillan at Queens Road Baptist Centre — Join Màiri and Germa for a workshop where they share songs and talk through their developing collaboration. A collaboration which started out from sharing and exploring mouth music/puirt-a-beul from their cultures to writing and arranging new material. Germa arranged, produced…
- — Tim Edey & Friends at Queens Road Baptist Centre — Tim is a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist who has toured the world and recorded with most of the major names in Celtic/Contemporary roots music. He was voted BBC Radio Two’s Musician of the year and “Best duo” with Brendan Power in 2012, and was awarded Musician of the year at…
- — Mainly Flemish Dance Workshop at Queens Road Baptist Centre — From 19th century to ceilidh, waltzes, polkas and more tricky hornpipes. No experience nor partner needed, but a willingness to try something new and being able to count to 8 and knowing your left from your right is a distinct advantage. Ernestine Lawrence, Claire Campbell &…
- — Dance displays at The Bandstand — Every afternoon our amazing dance sides will be performing at The Bandstand, you can also catch them around the town and along the promonade throughout the day. This event is free but please put a donation in the festival collecting tins, Thank you.
- — Family Ceilidh with Banter at Pavilion on the Sands — A Ceilidh designed for the whole family, no matter what age you are! Dance along to the tunes played by Banter with lively tunes and easy dances. No experience needed – just bring along your energy and enjoy dancing together to the instructions given by Banter’s own Tim Walker.…
- — Folk Club with Morag Butler, guest Muco, Support Jemma Carnell at Broadstairs Sailing Club — Hosted by Morag Butler, Folk Club features floor spots, special guests and a Q&A. Floor spots are acoustic, open-mic style (no amplification) in a friendly, supportive setting. Leave a note for Morag at the Sailing Club to take part. Guest Muco is a British-Burundian singer…
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