Sat 11 Apr 26, 12:00 - 12:30
Free
Soul Choirs is a professionally run, inclusive Community Choir operating across South East London and Kent. We operate a …
The Great Christmas Cracker Hunt
Cracking gifts up for grabs!
100 gift filled Christmas Crackers will be hidden throughout the day at Folkestone Festive Marketplace. Each cracker contains a special gift from one of our amazing independent traders. You’ll be able to hunt from when the Festive Marketplace opens at 11am and, for some after school fun from 4pm!
There are incredible gifts up for grabs, including a sharing platter for 2 at Minutas in Harbourside, a £50 Brewing Brothers Beachside voucher, a £20 voucher for Get Baked and Loaded, one piece of jewellery up to £60 from Helen Sharp Jewellery and much more!
Crackers will only be hidden in easy to access, safe locations and must be redeemed by Christmas Eve.
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The Harbour Arm
Today
Sat 11 Apr 26, 14:00 - 16:00
Free
A Blues Exploration Soulful blues and original songs featuring virtuoso slide guitar player and singer Roger Hubbard on…
The Harbour Arm
Today
Sat 11 Apr 26, 16:00 - 18:00
Free
Nicola is a Folkestone based Singer Songwriter. Nicola has worked with many top UK Jazz musicians. She creates a cool …
Harbourside
Today
Sat 11 Apr 26, 16:00 - 18:00
Free
Pretty Crap are a local, all female band who perform a mixture of popular rock and indie hits from the 70s to the 20s.
Sun 12 Apr 26, 14:00 - 16:00
Free
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…
Sat 11 Apr - Sun 12 Apr 26, 11:00 - 16:00
Free
An open invitation for anyone to pick up a pencil and capture the area as they see it. This weekend (11th–12th April),…
Sun 12 Apr 26, 12:00 - 17:00 + more dates
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New from the team at The Tasting Rooms. The Lighthouse Keepers lunch is a Sunday Roast, done in Frenglish …
Sun 12 Apr 26, 16:00 - 18:00
Free
Live @ The Tasting Rooms Raphael began his musical career in top London studios, where he was discovered by producer…
Harbourside
Sun 12 Apr 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Energetic, Joyous, Entertaining, Lively, Fun. A 3 piece function band playing songs past & present!
The City Suits is…
Mon 13 Apr 26, 12:00 - 20:00 + more dates
Free
Make family mealtime a breeze with our Kids Eat FREE offer at Little Rock! Looking for the perfect spot to relax and…
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 18 Apr 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Raw, rootsy blues with grit and groove Deep River Blues bring heavy rhythms, gritty vocals and tight musicianship to The…
Harbourside
Sat 18 Apr 26, 16:00 - 18:00
Free
Authentic, powerful and hits the spot The Leigh Highwood Band are long standing favourites around Kent. The band bring a…
Sat 18 Apr 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Live at The Tasting Rooms Join us at the Tasting Rooms for live music from the brilliantly talented Sam Dunn. One of the…
Sun 19 Apr 26, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
Free
Funky-jazzy five piece with a classic 70s sound Funk runs through everything they do, whether its classics by Booker T,…
Harbourside
Sun 19 Apr 26, 16:00 - 18:00
Free
Original music! A new blend of blues & soul Combining infectious jungle rhythms and old school soul blues and rock n…
Wed 22 Apr 26, 18:30 - 20:30
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Sat 25 Apr 26, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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A Folkestone favourite. Heroes are a 4 piece Kent based band playing tribute to late 70s and early 80s New Wave, Ska and…
Sun 26 Apr 26, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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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 …
Harbourside
Sun 26 Apr 26, 16:00 - 18:00 + more dates
Free
One man. Huge sound. Good vibes. Live looping musical maverick
Sat 02 May 26, 14:00 - 16:00 + 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.
Harbourside
Sat 02 May 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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We deliver with an edge energy and professionalism. A band of 4 babes. Songwriters for screen and future artists. We…
Sun 03 May 26, 12:00 - 14:00 + more dates
Free
Salsa by the Sea This is a FREE EVENT
Dance Visions Presents: Salsa By The Sea.
**Come and enjoy a mixture of…
Harbourside
Sun 03 May 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Alt- Rockabilly Trio from Kent Alt- Rockabilly Pioneers Bamboozle make a welcome return to the harbour arm, bringing a…
Mon 04 May 26, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
Free
Northern Soul classics laid over old-school Jamaican Ska/Reggae Grooves The Altones bring you some unique soul/reggae…
Harbourside
Mon 04 May 26, 16:00 - 18:00 + more dates
Free
Ready to rock Upbeat rock covers with a twist. 80s-00s
Sat 09 May 26, 14:00 - 16:00
Free
A mixed bag of mellow easy blues soul and reggae Big Easy Trio play a selection of old blues and soul classics with some…
Harbourside
Sat 09 May 26, 16:00 - 18:00
Free
A Blues Exploration Soulful blues and original songs featuring virtuoso slide guitar player and singer Roger Hubbard on…
Sun 10 May 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Explosive Blues & Rock from one of the UK's top guitarists. Phil Woollett is the frontman of the critically acclaimed…
Harbourside
Sun 10 May 26, 16:00 - 18:00 + more dates
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Acoustic Singer/Songwriter performing original songs with stunning vocals & witty lyrics as well as songs you can sing…
Sat 16 May 26, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Live show of roots / Americana based music. The Dustbowl Sinners draw inspiration from roots, hokum blues and country…
Harbourside
Sat 16 May 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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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 …
Sun 17 May 26, 14:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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One man. Huge Sound. Good vibes. Live looping musical maverick.
Sun 17 May 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Summer vibes in Woodstock way. 70s Americana, blues and soul performed by four talented musicians.
Harbourside
Sat 23 May 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Big Flava Band is a powerhouse collective of experienced musicians delivering vibrant, high-energy performances …
Harbourside
Sun 24 May 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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New wave post punk pop rock Unforgettable tunes and good times. Taking you back to the golden era of music. Think Bowie,…
Mon 25 May 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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What a Belter of a Little Big Band The little big band with a BIG, Big Band Sound. The KD Dance Orchestra are joined by…
Sat 30 May 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Heavyweight Acoustics Award winning artist Toby Barelli aka King Size Slim has performed somewhere near 1500 shows over…
Sun 31 May 26, 16:00 - 16:00 + more dates
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Professional function band playing guitar based hits! One of Kent's most exciting guitar bands! Playing songs by Oasis,…
Sun 31 May 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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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, …
Harbourside
Sun 07 Jun 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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Folk, country, bluegrass, Irish music ON THE BREW
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Sat 13 Jun 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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Solo Performance Award winning artist Toby Barelli aka King Size Slim has performed somewhere near 1500 shows over the…
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…
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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 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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Harbourside
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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…
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.
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Sat 11 Jul 26, 18:00 - 20:00
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Harbourside
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Sat 25 Jul 26, 14:00 - 16:00
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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…
Sat 25 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 …
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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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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Sat 08 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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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…
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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…
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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Harbourside
Sat 29 Aug 26, 16:00 - 18:00
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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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coffee house and roastery right next to the english channel From its carefully selected and lovingly roasted coffee...
Two great handcrafted businesses, that create one-off items from lamps to beautiful clay bowls. **Twisted Treasures **...
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Famous Faces By Jon is a partnership of me, Jon and my wife Bev. We sell prints of my original pencil drawings of famous...
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The taproom space is …
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Harbourside
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