Fri 26 Apr 24, 12:30 - 14:30
Free
The Premier League is back for 2024 on the Harbour Screen.
Festive Marketplace 2024
Our hugely popular Festive Marketplace opens again on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays running up to Christmas Eve. Expect to find locally handmade items, food, craft and original gift ideas for all the family on sale in our beautifully decorated huts. There will be free family films showing on the Big Screen, and live music and community events for all to enjoy. Come and join us for a truly festive celebration.
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Event Location
Festive Marketplace, CT20 1QQ
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The Festive Marketplace is open every Friday from 15th November from 4-8pm, and then every Saturday and Sunday from 16th November until 22nd December, and then on Monday 23rd and Christmas Eve from 11am to 6pm.
- Christmas Eve closes at 4pm
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Yes, The Goods Yard and food traders will be open at the same time as the Festive Market so you can get food and drink whilst you shop. Free family films, live music and community events will also be showing during the Festive Market; a schedule will be available nearer the time.
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Yes, we have many warm and cosy indoor restaurants for you to visit during the winter months, and these will be open during the Festive Market. They’re a great place to warm up if the weather gets really cold.
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The Harbour Arm
Today
Every Friday from 7pm, 19:00 - 23:00
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Live Music, Welcome Drink and 3 courses for £27.50pp A great night out doesn't have to break the bank. The Sunset…
Sat 27 Apr 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Sat 27 Apr 24, 15:30 - 17:00
Free
Join us for the second match of the afternoon where England play France.
Harbourside
Sat 27 Apr 24, 16:00 - 18:00
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All female band performing classic, easygoing rock hits. Pretty Crap are a local, all female band and they will be…
Sun 28 Apr 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Brass Band with a difference! Entertainment by Faversham Mission Brass, bringing new and old classics for your…
Sun 28 Apr 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Live at The Tasting Rooms The Tasting Rooms are joined by Adrian Hackford and friends, performing Swing, Ballards, Latin…
Sat 04 May 24, 12:00 - 18:00
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Sun 05 May 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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Harbourside
Sun 05 May 24, 16:00 - 18:00
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Fri 10 May 24, 19:00 - 21:20
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Sat 11 May 24, 16:00 - 18:00 + more dates
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Super soulful jazzy performance from these three who love to chat in between. THREE! presents songs in homage to Aretha…
Sun 12 May 24, 15:00 - 17:00 + more dates
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Fri 17 May 24, 19:00 - 21:40
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Sat 18 May 24, 16:00 - 18:00 + more dates
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Sun 19 May 24, 15:00 - 17:00 + more dates
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Jazzy, upbeat versions of classic hits. The Diane Dunn Trio play up-tempo jazzy mashups of classic songs.
Fri 24 May 24, 19:00 - 20:40
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Sat 25 May 24, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Mon 27 May 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Sat 01 Jun 24, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Soul/Blues at its finest as Samuel Ashton and the Instincts return to Folkestone Harbour. Samuel Ashton's music has…
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Sat 01 Jun 24, 16:00 - 18:00
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Gumboots Reggae band have been playing on the local Kent music circuit for the last three years playing Reggae bangers.
Sat 01 Jun 24, 20:00 - 23:00
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Sun 02 Jun 24, 15:00 - 17:00 + more dates
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Sat 08 Jun 24, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Sat 08 Jun 24, 16:00 - 18:00
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Sun 09 Jun 24, 15:00 - 17:00 + more dates
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Fri 14 Jun 24, 19:00 - 20:50
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Sat 15 Jun 24, 14:00 - 16:00
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Harbourside
Sat 15 Jun 24, 16:00 - 18:00
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Hard hitting, up-tempo Blues! Blues Rock at it's best!
Sun 16 Jun 24, 15:00 - 17:00 + more dates
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Sun 16 Jun 24, 20:00 - 23:00
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Thu 20 Jun 24, 19:00 - 22:00
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Fri 21 Jun 24, 19:00 - 21:10
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Sat 22 Jun 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Harbourside
Sun 23 Jun 24, 15:00 - 17:00 + more dates
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Sun 23 Jun 24, 15:00 - 17:00
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Wed 26 Jun 24, 20:00 - 23:00
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Harbourside
Sat 29 Jun 24, 16:00 - 18:00 + more dates
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Fri 05 Jul 24, 19:00 - 20:50
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Sat 06 Jul 24, 16:00 - 18:00
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Fri 12 Jul 24, 19:00 - 20:30
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Sat 13 Jul 24, 14:00 - 17:00
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Sun 14 Jul 24, 14:00 - 17:00
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