Sun 20 Jul 25, 16:00 - 18:00
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FOLK, ROOTS, BLUES AND BEYOND Founder member, Legendary 70s Folk-Rock band HEDGEHOG PIE Solo career as innovative…
Sailbox Sunday Funday
Harbourside
Come and join Desbo and friends returning to the Sailbox this May bank holiday Sunday for a family fun filled day of music and fun as part of Folkestones Music in May Festival.
A totally free event with a fantastic lineup of local talent all day long and no work in the morning!
Expect to hear Soul, Funk, Disco, Funky House, Liquid DnB and even a but of cheeky Garage if you are lucky with the main man Sookers playing alongside us on the Bongos!
Djs:
*Desbo - Desbo and friends.
*Oversight - DJ Mag hot tip.
*Funk by Nature - Funk mashup legend
*Stuart Peeters - Sexy Chocolate
*Steve Goddard - Destination
*Sookers on the Bongos!
Our sailbox events last year were great fun so come and join us as we kick off the Summer season in style by the sea with the perfect backdrop.
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Sailbox, Harbourside, CT20 1QQ
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The Harbour Arm
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Sun 20 Jul 25, 16:00 - 18:00
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Tue 22 Jul 25, 10:45 - 12:00
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Fri 25 Jul 25, 19:00 - 20:30
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Every Friday from 7pm, 19:00 - 23:00
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Sat 26 Jul 25, 10:45 - 12:45
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Sat 26 Jul 25, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Sat 26 Jul 25, 13:00 - 16:30 + more dates
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Harbourside
Sat 26 Jul 25, 16:00 - 18:00
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Sat 26 Jul 25, 16:00 - 18:00
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Sun 27 Jul 25, 13:30 - 16:00
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Sun 27 Jul 25, 14:00 - 16:00
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Harbourside
Sun 27 Jul 25, 16:00 - 18:00 + more dates
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Fri 01 Aug 25, 19:00 - 21:10
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Sat 02 Aug 25, 10:45 - 12:45
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Sat 02 Aug 25, 14:00 - 16:00
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An afternoon of funky Blues, Soul and much in between! "The Blues Bandits" are renowned for performing great songs and…
Harbourside
Sat 02 Aug 25, 16:00 - 18:00
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Sat 02 Aug 25, 18:00 - 20:00
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Sun 03 Aug 25, 13:30 - 16:00
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Harbourside
Sun 03 Aug 25, 14:00 - 16:00
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Sun 03 Aug 25, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Tue 05 Aug 25, 14:30 - 20:00 + more dates
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Fri 08 Aug 25, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Fri 08 Aug 25, 19:00 - 20:40
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Sat 09 Aug 25, 14:00 - 16:00
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Sun 10 Aug 25, 12:00 - 14:00 + more dates
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Jalsa on the Arm
Come and enjoy a mixture of music on the arm and enjoy the Jalsa Vibe.
Dance Visions is teaming up …
Come and enjoy a mixture of music on the arm and enjoy the Jalsa Vibe.
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Harbourside
Sun 10 Aug 25, 16:00 - 18:00
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Fri 15 Aug 25, 19:00 - 20:30
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Sat 16 Aug 25, 14:00 - 16:00
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Harbourside
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Sun 17 Aug 25, 14:00 - 16:00
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Harbourside
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Fri 22 Aug 25, 19:00 - 21:15
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Sat 23 Aug 25, 14:00 - 16:00
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Harbourside
Sat 23 Aug 25, 16:00 - 18:00
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Sun 24 Aug 25, 14:00 - 16:00
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Fri 29 Aug 25, 19:00 - 21:30
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Sat 30 Aug 25, 14:00 - 16:00
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Sat 30 Aug 25, 13:30 - 16:00
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Harbourside
Sat 30 Aug 25, 16:00 - 18:00
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Sun 31 Aug 25, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Fri 05 Sep 25, 19:00 - 21:00
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