Thu 04 Jun 26, 11:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Roland Garros 2026 on the Big Screen. Also known as the French Open, it is the second Grand Slam of the tennis calendar …
Harbour Grotto: SOLD OUT
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The Harbour Grotto is quite unlike any other Grottos in Kent. The bespoke, beautifully designed space will take over The Customs House; a stunning heritage space just next door to our Festive Marketplace.
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Fri 05 Jun 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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He's your friend in the future... and the past Teenager Marty McFly accidentally travels back to 1955. To save his…
Fri 05 Jun 26, 19:00 - 22:00
Free
The Sunset Sessions, live at The Tasting Rooms Sarah-Jane Hassell will be joined by pianist Mick Bishop for a delightful…
Free
A Folkestone favourite. Heroes are a 4 piece Kent based band playing tribute to late 70s and early 80s New Wave, Ska and…
Sat 06 Jun 26, 13:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Every Saturday from May to end of September, kick off your summer soundtracks with Pilot Vibrations.
Expect laid-back …
Sat 06 Jun 26, 16:00 - 18:00
Free
Live Music @ The Lighthouse Enjoy an afternoon with Gavin Alexander and his guitar in the stunning setting under The…
Sat 06 Jun 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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The future is now — and it's not quite right Marty journeys to 2015, only to uncover events that threaten his entire…
Sun 07 Jun 26, 12:00 - 12:00 + more dates
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Salsa by the Sea This is a FREE EVENT
Dance Visions Presents: Salsa By The Sea.
**Come and enjoy a mixture of…
Sun 07 Jun 26, 14:00 - 15:00 + more dates
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Family Sauna Sessions A dedicated time for families to enjoy sauna together. Children from 5 years and up can come along…
Sun 07 Jun 26, 16:00 - 18:00
Free
Live Music @ The Lighthouse Izzy Woodland is a folk-alt/pop singer-songwriter from Dover, described by BBC Introducing's…
Harbourside
Sun 07 Jun 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Folk, country, bluegrass, Irish music ON THE BREW
Became friends in the early 1990s at the start of another cruel…
Became friends in the early 1990s at the start of another cruel…
Fri 12 Jun 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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One day. Two lives. Total chaos. A stressed mum and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies. Forced to live each…
Sat 13 Jun 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Pretty Crap are a local, all female band who perform a mixture of popular rock and indie hits from the 70s to the 20s.
Sat 13 Jun 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Twanging Americana Classics and originals Scots-Americana 4-piece combo fronted by sometime Coal Porter Neil Bob Herd "A…
Sat 13 Jun 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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The switch is back — and bigger than ever. When another body‑swap strikes, two families are thrown into comic chaos. Old…
Harbourside
Sun 14 Jun 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Solo Performance Award winning artist Toby Barelli aka King Size Slim has performed somewhere near 1500 shows over the…
Fri 19 Jun 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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Truth. Beauty. Freedom. Love. A young writer falls for a dazzling performer in Paris's most extravagant nightclub. A…
Sat 20 Jun 26, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Alt- Rockabilly Trio from Kent Alt- Rockabilly Pioneers Bamboozle make a welcome return to the harbour arm, bringing a…
Harbourside
Sat 20 Jun 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Funky-jazzy five piece with a classic 70s sound Funk runs through everything they do, whether its classics by Booker T,…
Sat 20 Jun 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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Behind the glitter lies a tragic dream. In the roaring 1920s, mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby throws lavish parties in…
Sun 21 Jun 26, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Live music on the Main Stage in The Goods Yard Their mix of swing, jive and jazz classics combined with vintage…
Harbourside
Sun 21 Jun 26, 16:00 - 18:00 + more dates
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One man. Huge sound. Good vibes. Live looping musical maverick
Fri 26 Jun 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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Every story has two sides. Before Dorothy arrived in Oz, two unlikely friends crossed paths. Discover how Elphaba became…
Sat 27 Jun 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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The Folkestone Music OG. Sophia Stutchbury is a versatile singer-songwriter and vocal coach from Folkestone, Kent,…
Harbourside
Sat 27 Jun 26, 16:00 - 18:00 + more dates
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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 27 Jun 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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Choices define us — and nothing is ever the same again. The story reaches its conclusion as friendships are tested and…
Sun 28 Jun 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Guitar and organ led 4piece with a funky, soulful, retro feel. Guitar and Organ 4 piece with Funky retro feel
Harbourside
Sun 28 Jun 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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The best of Country music totally live. Country is massive in the UK and nobody stomps out country hits old and new like…
Fri 03 Jul 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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Nobody puts Baby in a corner. A summer holiday sparks an unexpected romance through dance. Featuring iconic moves, a…
Sat 04 Jul 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Live and Alfresco! Project F are so happy to be bringing the full Funk and Soul outfit to the Harbour Arm for some…
Harbourside
Sat 04 Jul 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Multi-genre band with a unique rock twist The Hysterics are a dynamic and electrifying function band hailing from…
Harbourside
Sun 05 Jul 26, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Energetic, fun and interactive performance. High Tide are a Kent based trio, spreading music, humour and undeniable joy…
Sun 05 Jul 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Acoustic Singer/Songwriter performing original songs with stunning vocals & witty lyrics as well as songs you can sing…
Fri 10 Jul 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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Dreams are messy — especially in New York. An aspiring songwriter finds confidence behind the bar at a wild nightclub. A…
Sat 11 Jul 26, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Summer vibes in Woodstock way. 70s Americana, blues and soul performed by four talented musicians.
Harbourside
Sat 11 Jul 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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A mixed bag of mellow easy blues soul and reggae Big Easy Trio play a selection of old blues and soul classics with some…
Sun 12 Jul 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Musical mayhem and fun from pop to heavy metal Dad Rock, Party Bangers and Kerrang Klassics. A power trio that brings…
Mon 29 Jun - Sun 12 Jul 26, 11:00 - 18:00
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Join us for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships in The Goods Yard, commentary on.
Fri 17 Jul 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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Being grown‑up isn't all it's cracked up to be. After a magical wish, a 13‑year‑old wakes up as her 30‑year‑old self. A…
Harbourside
Sun 19 Jul 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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We deliver with an edge energy and professionalism. A band of 4 babes. Songwriters for screen and future artists. We…
Sat 04 Jul - Fri 24 Jul 26, 18:00 - 20:00
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Kent's most exciting new party and wedding band playing a variety of upbeat covers and mash-ups, guaranteed to get you …
Fri 24 Jul 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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This is what dreams are made of. On a school trip to Rome, Lizzie is mistaken for a pop star. Friendship and…
Sat 25 Jul 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Get your dancing shoes on Hullabaloo are a fantastic popular four piece band. With a blend of pop, jive, rock n roll,…
Harbourside
Sat 25 Jul 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Raw, rootsy blues with grit and groove Deep River Blues bring heavy rhythms, gritty vocals and tight musicianship to The…
Sun 26 Jul 26, 11:00 - 18:00
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Its back for 2026! Save the date and start picking out that red dress!
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Fri 31 Jul 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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Total makeover. Major lessons. Cher, a stylish and well‑meaning teen, plays matchmaker at her Beverly Hills school. A…
Harbourside
Sat 01 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Guitar and organ led 4piece with a funky, soulful, retro feel. Guitar and Organ 4 piece with Funky retro feel
Sun 02 Aug 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Original music! A new blend of blues & soul Combining infectious jungle rhythms and old school soul blues and rock n…
Sun 02 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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The Folkestone Music OG. Sophia Stutchbury is a versatile singer-songwriter and vocal coach from Folkestone, Kent,…
Fri 07 Aug 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water. A seaside town is terrorised by a great white shark. A…
Harbourside
Sat 08 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Katie B and the Snooks are a new dynamic force in the British blues and roots scene, fronted by acclaimed vocalist, …
Sat 08 Aug 26, 18:00 - 20:00
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Gumboots Reggae band have been playing on the local Kent music circuit for the last three years playing Reggae bangers.
Harbourside
Sun 09 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Acoustic Singer/Songwriter performing original songs with stunning vocals & witty lyrics as well as songs you can sing…
Fri 14 Aug 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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Harbourside
Sat 15 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Sunshine Afro-roots duo from UK/Sierra Leone TwoManTing was formed in 2024 when Sierra Leonean percussionist Jah-man…
Sat 15 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Funky-jazzy five piece with a classic 70s sound Funk runs through everything they do, whether its classics by Booker T,…
Sun 16 Aug 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Ska and Reggae favourites plus ska influenced original music Section 8 Band is a female-fronted, high-energy ska and…
Harbourside
Sun 16 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Musical mayhem and fun from pop to heavy metal Dad Rock, Party Bangers and Kerrang Klassics. A power trio that brings…
Fri 21 Aug 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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Fortune favours the bold — and the slightly mad. Rogue pirate Jack Sparrow teams up with an unlikely hero to battle a…
Sat 22 Aug 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Powerful, energetic and soulful. Nine Lives is the brainchild of Leigh Highwood who wanted to revisit the great songs of…
Harbourside
Sat 22 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Internationally recognised British blues-rock band from the heart of Kent Described as, "A seriously good, tight-knit…
Sat 22 Aug 26, 18:00 - 20:00
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Big Flava Band is a powerhouse collective of experienced musicians delivering vibrant, high-energy performances …
Sun 23 Aug 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Energetic, Joyous, Entertaining, Lively, Fun. A 3 piece function band playing songs past & present!
The City Suits is…
Harbourside
Sun 23 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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High energy covers and original performances An energetic 4 piece band with jaw dropping lead vocals and 4 way harmonies…
Fri 28 Aug 26, 19:00 - 21:00
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Adventure doesn't get more legendary than this. A group of kids set out to find hidden pirate treasure to save their…
Sat 29 Aug 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Northern Soul classics laid over old-school Jamaican Ska/Reggae Grooves The Altones bring you some unique soul/reggae…
Harbourside
Sat 29 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Mampama play a mixed bag of African pop songs and fusion music.
Sat 29 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Professional function band playing guitar based hits! One of Kent's most exciting guitar bands! Playing songs by Oasis,…
Sun 30 Aug 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Full blown, joyous, brass-heavy, Phatt New Orleans vibes. The Native Oysters Band are a funky, New Orleans style,…
Harbourside
Mon 31 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Ready to rock Upbeat rock covers with a twist. 80s-00s
Sat 05 Sep 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Live show of roots / Americana based music. The Dustbowl Sinners draw inspiration from roots, hokum blues and country…
Sun 13 Sep 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Big Orange Head are a 4 piece band that regularly expands to 6 or 7 piece and plays a rocking mix of classics and …
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Two great handcrafted businesses, that create one-off items from lamps to beautiful clay bowls. **Twisted Treasures **...
Harbourside
Kitchen, Bar, Games THE BOARDS ARE BACK!
Bookings reopened from 29th May
The Board Room is a first for Kent.
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Salty Sisters comprises of three small businesses: Dee lights Candles, Sea Worn Wonders and Saved by the Girl. We sell...
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Unique personalised wooden gifts, artwork and distinctive Western wear. What began as a chance encounter at a Welsh...
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The Ultimate Potato Experience Celebrating the humble potato in all its glory, Baked & Loaded offers jacket...
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Kent based artist that creates graffiti and pop art inspired artwork. I’m a Kent based artist specialising in...
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The Toolbox Artist and The Workshop Widow are a husband and wife duo who create unique handmade sculptures from old...
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The UK’s Largest Beach Spa. Built directly into the beach, this beachfront wellness oasis comprises of two saunas,...
Kent’s still wine specialist vineyard Matt Ashford runs a family vineyard in Woodchurch alongside his wife, Karen,...
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