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Discover upcoming comedy in Folkestone, from stand-up nights and club shows to cabaret, improv, and one-off live performances across town.
Updated Fri, 8 May 2026
Browse upcoming comedy happening across Folkestone, from stand-up nights and live club shows to improv, cabaret, and one-off performances.
This page is built around the Comedy tag so you can quickly see where the current listings are clustered, which regular comedy nights are returning, and what is coming up next.
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11 comedy events currently in the guide
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Venues with the strongest spread of current comedy listings.
3 upcoming events
Arts organisation managing programmes and creative spaces.
Next listing Thu 28 May
2 upcoming events
Clifftop venue overlooking the English Channel, hosting concerts, comedy, theatre, and community events.
Next listing Wed 7 Oct
1 upcoming event
Arts centre with exhibitions and events.
Next listing Fri 22 May
1 upcoming event
Independent bookshop.
Next listing Wed 27 May
1 upcoming event
Hireable studio space for photography, filming, and creative workshops
Next listing Wed 3 Jun
1 upcoming event
Seafront hotel.
Next listing Fri 17 Jul
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AMJ Alternative Comedy Night at The Dracula Parrot (The Nest underground rock-bar) in Folkestone—an 18+ comedy night with big laughs, cheeky humour and great vibes. Free entry; doors open from 18:00.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Dyke Skinner returns to kollectiv to perform his latest stand-up special “Vagabond”. 18+ only.
The Folkestone Bookshop, 70-72 Tontine Street, Folkestone
Suzi Ruffell appears at The Folkestone Bookshop for an evening in conversation featuring humorous chat followed by a book signing.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
MC Hammersmith brings “Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property” to Quarterhouse in Folkestone. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+). Expect some swearing.
The Loft, 9-17 Sandgate Road, Folkestone
Folkestone Improv Theatre presents The FIT Improv Show at The Loft in Folkestone—an evening of improvised comedy games and scenes with music and new improv formats. Doors open at 7pm, show runs 7.30–9.30pm. Tickets are £10/£8, with a season pass available (5 shows for the price of 4).
Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
LAUGH OUT PROUD is an LGBTQIA+ comedy club night featuring stand-up from Kate Martin, Joe Sutherland and Robyn Perkins, hosted by Mr Mark Cram. An inclusive, welcoming queer night out with comedy/cabaret vibes.
Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Comedian and former Wimbledon line judge Pauline Eyre brings her show “Anyone for Tennis?” to Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse, sharing tennis gossip and behind-the-scenes stories from the royal box to the locker room, with plenty of ace anecdotes and laughs.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
Country Superstars Weekender – a three-night celebration of country music at the Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone. Featuring 16+ tribute acts, live band performances, country duos and solo artists, plus guest comedy. Daytime entertainment on Saturday and Sunday includes game shows and bingo, with a family afternoon option. Evening doors open 7:00pm each night with a country DJ playing line-dancing hits all weekend.
Jacob Hawley brings his show “Fighting Age Man” to Quarterhouse in Folkestone. Age policy: 14+ only; under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+).
Gianmarco Soresi brings the Misery Loves Tour to Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. Age policy: 16+ only; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
Lucy Beaumont brings her show “Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos” to the stage.
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