Sat 14 Nov 26, 12:00 - 14:00
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Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family flies to Paris for Christmas. He must …
Festive Marketplace 2026 - DAY 1
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, the switch will be flicked at 7pm.
It will be open every Friday & Saturday, 11am - 7pm and every Sunday , 11am - 6pm until 20th December. In the run up to the big day the Festive Marketplace will be open 11am - 6pm on the 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th December.
Join us for all your festive favs, open-air cinema showing Christmas classics, live music, community events and more. Visit one of over 40 independent businesses to find the perfect gift for the hard to buy for and shop local.
From 26th December -3rd January 2027 come down for Crimbo Limbo! The Goods Yard will be an escape from the endless turkey sandwiches and cold mince pies. All Street Food traders will be open 11am - 4pm , with a family favourite film on The Harbour Screen daily.
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Festive Marketplace
Today
Sat 14 Nov 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Soul/Reggae Mashups The Altones; a unique and infectious sound taking Northern Soul classics laid over Old School Reggae…
The Harbour Arm
Today
Sat 14 Nov 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
The Pink Rubies will be joining us at The Tasting Rooms playing some original songs and instrumentals. The Pink Rubies…
Beachside
Today
Sat 14 Nov 26, 16:30 - 18:30
Free
The Nations Championship is here, and there's no better place to cheer on England than at The Pilot Beach Bar,…
Festive Marketplace
Today
Sat 14 Nov 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sun 15 Nov 26, 13:00 - 13:00 + more dates
Free
New from the team at The Tasting Rooms. The Lighthouse Keepers lunch is a Sunday Roast, done in Frenglish …
Sun 15 Nov 26, 14:00 - 16:00
Free
Live @ The Tasting Rooms Raphael began his musical career in top London studios, where he was discovered by producer…
Sun 15 Nov 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Big Flava Band is a powerhouse collective of experienced musicians delivering vibrant, high-energy performances …
Sun 15 Nov 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Harbourside
Sun 15 Nov 26, 17:30 - 19:30
Free
Live music at The Board Room with Isaac Parker Isaac Parker plays at The Board Room.
Fri 20 Nov 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Four siblings enter the magical world of Narnia and help Aslan defeat the White Witch's frozen reign.
Fri 20 Nov 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Fri 20 Nov 26, 17:00 - 19:00
Free
Original music! A new blend of blues & soul Combining infectious jungle rhythms and old school soul blues and rock n…
Fri 20 Nov 26, 19:00 - 21:00
Free
Gumboots reggae band are a local band playing all the classic Reggae & Ska songs. Gumboots Reggae Band play all the…
Every Friday from 7pm, 19:00 - 23:00
Free
Live Music, Welcome Drink and 3 courses for £35pp A great night out doesn't have to break the bank. The Sunset Sessions…
Sat 21 Nov 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Batman battles the Penguin and Catwoman while protecting Gotham City during a dark and snowy Christmas season.
Sat 21 Nov 26, 14:00 - 16:00
Free
The Nations Championship is here, and there's no better place to cheer on England than at The Pilot Beach Bar,…
Sat 21 Nov 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Side Hustle are a harmony-led acoustic trio blending folk, blues, Americana and inventive reworks of classic songs with …
Sat 21 Nov 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sun 22 Nov 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Princess Anna embarks on a journey to find her sister Elsa, whose magical powers have plunged Arendelle into eternal …
Sun 22 Nov 26, 14:00 - 16:00
Free
The Chris Corcoran trio are currently on tour with their debut album that has been met with great reviews and received …
Sun 22 Nov 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Musical mayhem and fun from pop to heavy metal Dad Rock, Party Bangers and Kerrang Klassics. A power trio that brings…
Sun 22 Nov 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Thu 26 Nov 26, 07:00 - 08:30
Free
Start the day on a heart-beating way Join the Sea Scrub Sauna team for a 45minute circuit class, led by Personal Trainer…
Fri 27 Nov 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Elsa and Anna venture beyond their kingdom to uncover the mystery behind Elsa's powers and their family's past.
Fri 27 Nov 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Fri 27 Nov 26, 17:00 - 19:00
Free
Liberators bring the reggae heat!
A four piece reggae band from Folkestone bringing a mix of original grooves and choice …
A four piece reggae band from Folkestone bringing a mix of original grooves and choice …
Fri 27 Nov 26, 19:00 - 21:00
Free
Live Music @ The Tasting Rooms The Tasting Rooms sees trombone virtuoso Geoff Mason and his trio, a mainstay on…
Sat 28 Nov 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
The Grinch plots to steal Christmas from Whoville but learns that the festive spirit is about more than presents.
Sat 28 Nov 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Paul and Alex's performances are highly virtuosic, imaginative and expressive. Combined with Paul's natural and humorous …
Sat 28 Nov 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sun 29 Nov 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Kevin is separated from his family again and finds himself alone in New York, where he runs into the same two crooks.
Sun 29 Nov 26, 14:00 - 16:00
Free
Live Music @ The Lighthouse The Stephen Brigland Band will take to the stage performing a varied mix of jazz. They are a…
Sun 29 Nov 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Live music on the Main Stage in The Goods Yard Big Orange Head are a 4 piece band that regularly expands to 6 or 7 piece…
Sun 29 Nov 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Fri 04 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
In this animated retelling, the Grinch attempts to stop Christmas from coming to Whoville, only to have his heart …
Fri 04 Dec 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Fri 04 Dec 26, 17:00 - 19:00
Free
Powerful, energetic and soulful. Nine Lives is the brainchild of Leigh Highwood who wanted to revisit the great songs of…
Sat 05 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
A selfish TV executive is visited by three Christmas ghosts who force him to confront the consequences of his behaviour.
Sat 05 Dec 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Professional function band playing guitar based hits! One of Kent's most exciting guitar bands! Playing songs by Oasis,…
Sat 05 Dec 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sun 06 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
A father and son help a stranded Santa Claus escape prison and get back to the North Pole in time for Christmas.
Sun 06 Dec 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Gumboots Reggae band have been playing on the local Kent music circuit for a while playing Reggae bangers.
Sun 06 Dec 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Fri 11 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
An elf named Bernard uses time travel to stop villains from discovering Santa's secret village.
Fri 11 Dec 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Fri 11 Dec 26, 17:00 - 19:00
Free
Guitar and organ led 4piece with a funky, soulful, retro feel. Guitar and Organ 4 piece with Funky retro feel
Sat 12 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Free Festive Films Part of our Festive Marketplace Free Cinema Programme.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (12A)…
Sat 12 Dec 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Authentic, powerful and hits the spot The Leigh Highwood Band are long standing favourites around Kent. The band bring a…
Sat 12 Dec 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sun 13 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
A desperate father races across town on Christmas Eve trying to secure the season's most popular toy for his son.
Sun 13 Dec 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Energetic, Joyous, Entertaining, Lively, Fun. A 3 piece function band playing songs past & present!
The City Suits is…
Sun 13 Dec 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Fri 18 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Santa's well-meaning son Arthur sets out on a mission to deliver one forgotten present before Christmas morning.
Fri 18 Dec 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sat 19 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
A struggling young woman working in a Christmas shop begins to change her outlook on life after meeting a mysterious …
Sat 19 Dec 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
JAZZY, UPBEAT VERSIONS OF CLASSIC HITS. The Diane Dunn Trio play up-tempo jazzy mashups of classic songs.
Sat 19 Dec 26, 11:00 - 19:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sat 19 Dec 26, 19:15 - 21:00
Free
The Finish Point for the annual Christmas Tractor Run Following the success of the first Folkestone Christmas Tractor…
Sun 20 Dec 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Kent's most exciting new party and wedding band playing a variety of upbeat covers and mash-ups, guaranteed to get you …
Sun 20 Dec 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sun 20 Dec 26, 17:00 - 18:00
Free
In partnership with Churches Together Folkestone Our Traditional Carol Service, once again put on with our friends at…
Mon 21 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
A young boy boards a magical train to the North Pole and rediscovers the wonder of Christmas.
Mon 21 Dec 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Tue 22 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
The Grinch plans to ruin Christmas for the Whos of Whoville before learning the true meaning of the holiday.
Tue 22 Dec 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Get your dancing shoes on Hullabaloo are a fantastic popular four piece band. With a blend of pop, jive, rock n roll,…
Tue 22 Dec 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Wed 23 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister is accidentally left behind when his family flies to Paris for Christmas. He must …
Wed 23 Dec 26, 15:00 - 17:00
Free
Summer vibes in Woodstock way. 70s Americana, blues and soul performed by four talented musicians.
Wed 23 Dec 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Thu 24 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
The Muppets retell Dickens' classic tale as Ebenezer Scrooge learns generosity and compassion through visits from three …
Thu 24 Dec 26, 11:00 - 18:00
Free
Our lovely Festive Marketplace returns on Friday 13th November from 4pm - 8pm for our annual Christmas Lights Switch on, …
Sat 26 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Come and sing along to all the songs with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Wrap up, bring granny, and enjoy Boxing Day.
Sun 27 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Enjoy this fantasy animated comedy from 1988. When Roger Rabbit suspects his wife Jessica of having an affair with …
Tue 29 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Two identical children, twins, one kept in the USA and one living life in the UK, can they swap roles and get their …
Wed 30 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
The animated 1996 film of this wonderful story of James and the Giant Peach will have you licking sticky peach juice off …
Thu 31 Dec 26, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
The perfect way to finish off 2026 is the most scrumdiddlyumptious version of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory from …
Fri 01 Jan 27, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
The 1986 musical fantasy opens our cinema for 2027. Created by Jim Henson, can Sarah solve the labyrinth to save her …
Sat 02 Jan 27, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Who still wishes they could see off an old headteacher in the way that Matilda does? Get ready to enjoy the show, and to …
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Unique, handmade brightly coloured stoneware pottery. I mainly throw domestic wares that can be used everyday. I also...
Hand-crafted gifts and keepsakes for the curious at heart. Handmade baubles and wreaths full of adorable critters are...
Authentic Nepalese street food Authentic Nepalese street food at Folkestone Harbour! The fresh flavours coming out of...
Original clothing and accessories, designed to be different and made to last. Red One Design is an independent creative...
Rotisserie Chicken & Sides. The team brings you beautifully cooked, well seasoned, rotisserie chicken.
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Taste the Med From the same family team behind the much beloved Big Greek Bus on The Harbour Arm comes Greek Street. All...
Bringing you the best of local food and drink. We love to offer small local, independent Kent businesses the chance to...
Brewing Brothers is a taproom space anchored by an impressive wood fired oven focussed menu.
The taproom space is …
Unique Handcraft gifts and Christmas decorations. This is our 6th year at the market and love the vibe and the great...
A modern take on the classic general store. We are currently baking everything fresh each morning from our tiny home...
Delicious, wood-fired pizza All Barney and the Pizza pizzas have a delicious tomato base using San Marzano tomatoes from...
Sailbox’s little sister The team behind Sailbox present Fish Shack; your one stop shop for all things fishy in...
Paint your own plaster of Paris kits. We use an extra hard casting plaster of Paris to make our moulds and quality...
Handmade Sea glass jewellery, gifts and crystal. We use sea glass that we collect from Folkestone beaches and recycle...
Smash Burgers, Wings & Steaks Cluck & Cow is a premium street food hut offering handcrafted smash burgers,...
Handmade confectionery made locally I hand make my products in my 5* home kitchen in Ashford and sell from Hut 23 in the...
Our 12-hole Adventure Golf Course on the beach The 12-hole course, developed by the creators of the courses at Leeds...
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The Harbour Station
Coffee, Treats, Lunch, Wine SIP at the Signal Box' is now open and serving up some of the best Kentish produce as part...
Harbourside
It's served in a fluffy brioche bun with handmade coleslaw, pickle-on-a-stick and a tub of The Meat Shack's famous meaty …
Often open in fair weather Restaurant, Delicatessen & Oyster Bar
The Lighthouse Tasting rooms is a restaurant...
We sell romance books and bookish accessories. We love working with independently published authors and small press. All...
Serving a large variety ice creams, sweet treats and hot and cold drinks. Their hand-blended teas are a speciality and...
Photographic prints and crime novel series set locally. I am a photographer taking inspiration from the coastline and...
Cheesemonger and deli packed with seasonal treats. I source artisan cheeses and other produce from individual producers...
Gaia was such a hit in the marketplace that its ever-expanding offer of beautiful, handmade homewares eventually spread …
Personalised pencils and thoughtful gifts, hand-stamped with golden letters. Every pencil, journal and keyring is...
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Beachside
The UK’s Largest Beach Spa. Built directly into the beach, this beachfront wellness oasis comprises of two saunas,...
Crafting award-winning coastal spirits in sustainable aluminium bottles We’re Folkestone’s first commercial...
Harbourside
Kitchen, Bar, Games The Board Room is a first for Kent.
Home to 3 18ft, handcrafted Canadian Maple Shuffleboards from...
The Pilot Beach Bar offers a stunning outdoor setting to grab a tea or coffee, A Craft Beer OR Gin & Tonic, or...
Unique Hand-burnt wooden gifts and Western Stetsons, Jackets and Boots. We work both from home, where we create a lot of...
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Harbourside
Coffee house and roastery right next to the English Channel. From its carefully selected and lovingly roasted coffee...
We make and sell frozen cookie dough for people to enjoy. We mix in our home kitchen and the hut is our space to share...
We sell beautiful handmade candles and cheeky home decor. Denise (Deelights Candles) is based in Minster on the Isle of...
Local vineyard in Woodchurch, near Ashford. Matt and Karen make award winning still wines. We grow the grapes in...
Artisan jewellery inspired by nature, mythology and meaningful symbolism. I work from my own jeweller’s bench,...
Harbourside
A sustainably sourced, seafood micro deli serving up cold seafood classics, inventive fresh bakes and seaside sarnies.
With its dramatic location and striking architectural setting, replete with fine English Sparkling Wines and Champagnes, …
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Gaia + Grind is a speciality coffee and brunch destination at Platform 4 on Folkestone Harbour Arm, created by the team …
Harbourside
BAR & KITCHEN Hugo’s is the new food & drink offering at The Board Room, Kent’s most scenic social...
The Ultimate Potato Experience Celebrating the humble potato in all its glory, Baked & Loaded offers jacket...
Mussels, lobster, fillet steak & sparkling wine. this is the height of decadence with breath-taking views of the...
Handmade silver jewellery from recycled NHS xray films. I am not very good at making uniform pieces of jewellery! I have...
The team behind Rocksalt present Little Rock; a relaxed, beachside dining experience Housed in a collection of shipping...
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Beachside
Grab and Go or stay and sup Serving an all day selection of Flatbreads, Paninis and Noodle Soup, Sea Folk Café is there...