Live Music in Folkestone

CHOOF with Bovril Latrine, Wasting Thirst & Wombstone

Voidourselves Collective presents a heavy live bill featuring Australian band CHOOF, with support from Bovril Latrine, Wasting Thirst and Wombstone. The bar opens at 16:00, with sets from 19:00 onward. Entry is free with pay-what-you-want donations, and the bar is 18+ only.

Iconic: Live Entertainment Show

“Iconic” live entertainment show in the Grand Burstin Hotel ballroom, featuring songs inspired by famous artists (e.g., Beyoncé, Blues Brothers, Prince, The Beatles, Tina Turner, Queen and Madonna), performed by the entertainment team.

Low Tide Social

A social night at Docker Brewery with DJ sets and house music.

Sk8er Boyz DJ Set

A free DJ night at The Dracula Parrot hosted by Ren & Dev, playing nu metal, pop punk, skate soundtrack favourites and alternative anthems from the 2000s era. The venue opens from 16:00 and the DJ set starts at 20:00.

The Defiant Ones + The Starlings

Live music at The Blind Pig with rockabilly band The Defiant Ones, supported by indie rock group The Starlings. The show runs from 8pm to 10pm and entry is free.

Friday Night Live Music at Rocksalt

Live music takes place every Friday night throughout June in the main restaurant at Rocksalt. Guests can enjoy the music alongside dinner, drinks and harbour views. Advance booking is recommended.

Summer Sundowners (Fridays)

Summer Sundowners at Gaia Studio features a revolving line-up of local DJs soundtracking the start of the weekend with sea views and golden-hour vibes at Folkestone Harbour Arm. Drinks are available, and the event runs on Fridays through the summer.

Open Mic Night at Docker Brewery

Open Mic Nights at Docker Brewery—come along to watch or get up and perform. Beer will be pouring as usual, and a microphone, PA, amp and drum set-up are provided.

Pantasy Steel Band at Folkestone Bandstand

See The Pantasy Steel Band live at the Folkestone Bandstand as part of Folkestone Festival. Expect a mix of laid-back traditional Caribbean steel pan music and more upbeat, recognisable covers and arrangements (including songs associated with Bob Marley and UB40).

Punk Night at The Nest

Live punk night at The Dracula Parrot featuring The Spike Direction Effect, That's Not UR Cat and The Nudie Pics performing original music.

Rockaoke with The Joe Bulley Band

A live-band karaoke night at Speedway where singers can take the lead vocals backed by The Joe Bulley Band. Expect a high-energy evening with more than 150 songs to choose from, spanning styles from new wave to nu metal. Rockstar fancy dress is encouraged. Tickets are £8–£10 plus fees.

Shepway Voices Summer Choir Concert

Summer concert by Shepway Voices, featuring a mix of audience favourites and new songs from the community choir, including music associated with Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Enya and Tina Turner, alongside sea shanties and choral pieces. Tickets are £7.50, concessions £5, and under 18s go free. Proceeds support MASC’s accessible music and arts work across Shepway.

The Sixxtees: 60s Classics Live

The Sixxtees perform a foot-tapping, danceable mix of classic 60s tunes live at Hawkinge Cricket And Social Club in Folkestone.

Pilot Vibrations: Balearic DJ Set at The Pilot

Pilot Vibrations returns with laid-back Balearic and chilled beach vibes at The Pilot Beach Bar in Folkestone, featuring local DJs for Summer 2026.

The Build-Up: House & Underground (DJ Steve Goddard)

The Build-Up returns to The Blind Pig for a night of deep underground sounds and house/tech vibes, featuring DJ Steve Goddard. Expect groovy, energetic tech house with a few wild cards, as part of the venue’s 2026 DJ nights twist with different themed Saturdays each month. Starts at 8pm and entry is free.

The Glow-Up: 80s & New Wave DJ Night

The Glow-Up is an 80s and new wave club night at The Blind Pig, with a mix of 80s pop, dance, alternative and new wave tracks.

Alien FM Father's Day Vinyl DJ Set

Alien FM returns to The Blind Pig for a Father's Day edition of the Sunday DJ Sessions, playing an all-vinyl selection with chilled, laid-back sounds across multiple genres.

Tom Bright with Lila Shy

Live music show at kollectiv Folkestone featuring singer-songwriter Tom Bright, with support from Lila Shy. Bright is known for emotionally direct songwriting, while Lila Shy brings ethereal vocals and a sound spanning electro-pop and indie rock. Tickets are £12.00.

Live band sessions at Skuba Bar & Bistro

Family-friendly live band sessions at Skuba Bar & Bistro in Folkestone, with music starting from 5pm every Sunday through summer.

Suzanne Vega + Katherine Priddy

Suzanne Vega brings her Flying With Angels Tour 2026 to Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone on Wednesday 24 June 2026, with special guest Katherine Priddy.

Blaktrax dark music night

Blaktrax Records presents an evening of dark music featuring NUMBER5TATION, Second Nature Spirit, Santiago Fradejas, The Phantom Atlas, and Wake The Man at The Dracula Parrot Bar in Folkestone.

Excursions Vol.2

A relaxed evening at The Beer Shop Folkestone combining music, food and drinks. DJs Leano and Ophie OG play vinyl-led selections inspired by hip hop and rap culture, with Crispy Bois loaded crisps and a spritz menu available. No booking needed.

80s DJ Night

A free-entry 1980s DJ night at The Dracula Parrot featuring classic rock, heavy metal, goth, new wave, synth-pop and arena rock. The venue opens from 16:00 and the DJ set starts at 19:00.

Carol Grimes & Her Band (Live)

Carol Grimes brings her band to The Mariner in Folkestone for a live jazz show billed as "As Seen at Ronnie Scott’s". Carol Grimes & Her Band perform live at The Mariner in Folkestone for a special candlelit evening with sea views. The lineup includes Alison Rayner (bass), Steve Lodder (piano), Deirdre Cartwright (guitar), Simon Lambert (sax) and Mykola Mishurenko (drums). Doors open from 18:00 for anyone wanting food before the show, with music starting at 20:00. Early bird tickets at £15 were advertised and are sold out; remaining advance tickets are £17.50 plus booking fee, with £20 on the door.

Compass Music: Vesu + more TBA

Compass Music presents a live show as part of the nationwide Everywhere At Once grassroots festival weekend, featuring Folkestone alt-rock trio Vesu (with more bands TBA). Early bird tickets £8, regular advance £11, limited low income £5 (plus booking fees and optional charitable donation). Age policy: 14+; under 16s must be accompanied by an adult (18+).

Heroes Live at The White Horse

Live music from Heroes, a tribute act performing New Wave, Mod and Ska classics at The White Horse. Open to all, with music starting at 8pm.

Gianni Scalera & The Jury + support

The Dracula Parrot presents a live music night featuring headliners Gianni Scalera & The Jury, with support from Lo Effut and Shackle. Expect heavy sounds, big riffs and grassroots energy. Free entry.

Private Practice Live at Henry's Wine Bar

Private Practice play a live evening gig at Henry's Wine Bar & Chocolate Cafe in Hythe, with songs, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere.

Simply Quo: Status Quo Tribute Show

Simply Quo bring a Status Quo tribute show to Folkestone Railway Club, playing all the hits with over two hours of classic rock.

SYSTEM SESSIONS: Reprobate Collective x Tracklist Records

Reprobate Collective and Tracklist Records present System Sessions, an open-air underground music event at F51 focused on sound, selection and atmosphere in a system-focused setting. Expect deep house, minimal, tech house and UK garage sounds through the BASE19.UK sound system, with Billy Lovett, Kruza, Late Knight, Luca LJ, Silly Dilly and Ned Austen on the line-up.

Boujee Boujee at Mermaids (Stretch Silvester)

Boujee Boujee at Mermaids runs on the last Saturday of every month from April to September. Expect a full sound system, lighting, and a dress-to-express atmosphere.

K-Pop All Stars Tour (3pm & 7:30pm)

K-Pop All Stars Tour brings a high-energy K-pop show to Leas Cliff Hall, with two performances on the same day.

The Blow-Up: Classics & Club Cuts (DJ Desbo)

THE BLOW-UP: Classics & Club Cuts — a multi-genre 90s/00s throwback DJ night featuring club classics plus funky house, nu-disco, R&B, hip-hop, indie and electro. Hosted by DJ Desbo, at The Blind Pig in Folkestone.

Bjorn This Way ABBA Tribute (Outside)

Bjorn This Way ABBA Tribute Band performing outside at Hawkinge Cricket And Social Club in Folkestone.

Invicta Concert Band

Invicta Concert Band perform a traditional concert band programme featuring popular music styles including Big Band, waltzes, marches, show selections and overtures, presented by Folkestone Festival.

Live at the Gatekeeper

Live music night by The BarnstormAs featuring a set of 70s and 80s new wave and punk, with some indie influences, ranging from The Jam to Elastica.

Lucy May Walker: Writer's Round

EVERYWHERE AT ONCE presents Lucy May Walker's Writer's Round at The Music Workshop in Folkestone.

Sunday Thrash Attack

An afternoon thrash metal gig at The Dracula Parrot featuring live sets from Soldiers Of Rage, Desolator and Exorcism. Music runs from 3:30pm to 6:30pm, with beer available at the venue.

The Rose Consort of Viols, marking the 400th anniversary of the passing of John Dowland

Folkestone Early Music is delighted to welcome back one of the world's most renowned Early Music groups, the Rose Consort of Viols, in a concert of music by John Dowland, on the 400th Anniversary of his Death. Tickets are £20 at the door or on line here: https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/folkestone/the-green-room-folkestone. Children and students pay nothing!

Open Deck Sundays (Bring Your Own Records)

Open Deck Sundays at The Blind Pig—bring your own records (7-inch or 12-inch), put your name on the board and jump on the decks. All equipment is provided; just bring your tunes.

Folke Around Americana, Country & Folk Session

Folke Around returns for a round-the-table Americana, country & folk session at The Blind Pig in Folkestone. Seats are very limited, so arrive early. Runs 8–10pm and happens on the 1st Thursday of the month.

Jukebox Idols (50s & 60s hits)

Jukebox Idols live show featuring The Overtones, with Strictly Come Dancing world-champion dancer Nadiya Bychkova and Olympian & Strictly champion Louis Smith, plus a supporting cast of dancers, performing non-stop jukebox favourites from the 1950s and 1960s with song, dance and feel-good nostalgia. The show features hits associated with artists including Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Beach Boys and Motown acts.

Open Drag

Open Drag hosted by @elijamjar._.13.

HeartBeat Ecstatic Dance Folkestone (Friday Session)

HEARTBEAT: Ecstatic Dance Folkestone evening session hosted by Sasha and André (Ecstatic Dance Folkestone). Includes movement guidance, live DJ set (world beats/tribal rhythms/electronic grooves), and community connection. Doors 18:45, opening circle 19:00, dance 19:15–20:30, closing/sharing circle from 20:30. 18+ only. Note: candles, white sage and incense used; filming/photography may take place.

Amy Winehouse Tribute (Joanna Rose Barton)

Joanna Rose Barton returns with her Amy Winehouse tribute show at Folkestone Bandstand as part of Folkestone Festival.

Jools Holland & Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

Jools Holland returns for a live night of music with his 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

Shepway Brass Academy at Summer Fete

Shepway Brass Academy will perform at Christ Church CEP Academy Folkestone's first joint summer fete. Visitors can enjoy live brass band music, tea, cake, and fete activities including the chance to soak the musical director.

Mermaids Summer Parties (Objct Fntsy series)

Monthly summer parties at Mermaids: an in-house series powered by @objctfntsy with special headliners and curated takeovers, happening on the first Saturday of every month from May through September 2026.

The Warm-Up: Soul & Groove

THE WARM-UP: a soul & groove night at The Blind Pig playing 60s/70s, funk, soul, RnB, jazz, disco, reggae and northern soul. Free entry from 8pm.

Gravesend Borough Band Concert

Gravesend Borough Band, a community concert band established in 1880, performs a varied programme of concert band music at the Folkestone Bandstand as part of Folkestone Festival. Expect a broad mix including symphonic arrangements and overtures, Broadway/West End selections, film and TV themes, easy listening, and popular music arrangements, with solo features such as “Misty” (trombone), “Miss Marple” (oboe), “The Lazy Trumpeter,” and “Bring Him Home” (vocal solo).

Three Shades of Grey at Hythe Bandstand

Spend a Sunday afternoon at Hythe Bandstand listening to Three Shades of Grey play crowd favourites and bring some laughs.

Pork Chop Soul: Funk/Soul/Hip-Hop on Vinyl

Pork Chop Soul lands at The Blind Pig with funk, soul and hip-hop on vinyl, hosted by DJs Lizzy Dee (Sophisticated Sister) and Steve Woodward. Monthly Sunday afternoon vinyl session at The Blind Pig, now happening on the first Sunday of every month.

Remember When – 20th Anniversary Special

Neil Sands presents a matinee nostalgia show celebrating 20 years of Remember When at Leas Cliff Hall. Performed by a West End cast, the show revisits music from the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, featuring more than 60 classic songs, from Vera Lynn sing-alongs to favourites associated with The Beatles, Dusty Springfield, Elvis and ABBA.

Pirate Parley (3-day pirate festival)

Pirate Parley returns in 2026 for three days of swashbuckling adventures with games, music, food and drink, aiming to be affordable for everyone. Hosted by Snipit and the Hotrocks at Kent Sheds Campsite in Folkestone (note: location may change).

Your Turn Table: Open Decks Vinyl Night

Bring your own vinyl and take a turn on the decks at “Your Turn Table” at Folklore in Folkestone. Put your name on the board from 7:30pm; music from 8pm. Spaces can be limited so arrive early. Drinks available including cocktails, beer, and soft drinks.

Cantores Summer Prom

Cantores Dominicae present their annual Summer Prom concert at Lyminge Village Hall on 11 July, starting at 4pm.

Charivari Festival 2026

30th anniversary edition of Charivari Festival, a day of fun and live music at Folkestone Bandstand on The Leas.

Into The Spotlight: Dance Showcase

A day of celebration for all dance styles. Showcase your skills on stage at any level and have fun. Organised by Owen Bartmeier (RewiredUK).

What Eric Said Live at Folkestone Railway Club

Live gig by What Eric Said featuring songs from rock 'n' roll through to Britpop and later favourites.

Recital: one piano, four hands.

July 12th: Mozart, Beethoven, Ravel, Tchaikovsky. Folkestone Early Music is delighted to welcome two luminaries of the Early Music world, distinguished conductor, harpsichordist and pianist Richard Egarr and celebrated harpsichordist and pianist Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya in a recital on a modern Grand Piano of music by Mozart, Beethoven, Ravel andTchaikovsky. Tickets are £20 at the door or online at https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/folkestone/the-green-room-folkestone Children and Students pay nothing.

Shingle Steppaz at Hythe Bandstand

Shingle Steppaz play an open-air set of your favourite tunes at Hythe Band Stand. Free entry.

Country Superstars Weekender

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.

FTS011 with guest DJ Tania Atyabi

FTS011 brings London DJ Tania Atyabi to Folkestone for a club night focused on bass-heavy electro, sub-heavy techno and broken beats. Tania is known for hosting Tempaural on Netil Radio and for sets at grassroots parties and established clubs.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac (Live)

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac live show—an evening of rock nostalgia for long-time fans and first-time listeners.

East Peckham Silver Band at Folkestone Bandstand

East Peckham Silver Band (the oldest surviving village band in Kent) performing as part of Folkestone Festival at the Folkestone Bandstand. The post also shares a past playlist of pieces they have played.

Folkesound at Folkestone Harbour Arm

A free, family-friendly day of live music at Folkestone Harbour Arm featuring Doozle’s Trio, Jimmy & The Riddles, Lucy May Walker, Katie B & The Snooks and Watermoor. The line-up spans blues, funk, reggae, singer-songwriter performances and classic rock.

Folkestone Symphony Summer Prom Concert

Folkestone Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Prom Concert returns for an evening of TV & Film music plus well-known classical favourites. Join the finale in true ‘Last Night’ style—sing along, wave your flags, and have some fun.

Profound Sound: RIEKO and Guests

Profound Sound presents an immersive live performance by RIEKO (Rieko Whitfield), a Japanese-born, Margate-based artist and composer, featuring music from her EP Zakuro. The set blends string arrangements, electronic beats, minimalist piano and vocals, with themes drawn from Buddhist mythology.

Ludovico Einaudi Candlelight Concert (2 sittings)

Lumos presents a candlelight concert experience in Folkestone: a classical Ludovico Einaudi tribute performed by a string trio. The event has two sittings (7–8pm and 9–10pm) with doors opening at 6:15pm for the first sitting and 8:30pm for the second. Held at Harbour Church (130 Canterbury Rd, Folkestone, CT19 5NR). Seating is first come, first served within allocated tiered zones (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze). Age 8+; venue is wheelchair accessible (front row not guaranteed). A donation is made to a different charity each month. Programme includes pieces such as "Experience", "Adieux", "Nuvole Bianche", "I giorni", "Primavera", main theme from “The Third Murder”, "Nightbook", and "Seven Days Walking/Day 2 (Golden Butterflies)".

RERUN live at Skuba

RERUN return for a summer session with a live set at The Skuba Bar in Folkestone—expect a party in the sun.

The Runaways (Shadows Tribute)

THE RUNAWAYS - Shadows Tribute Band. One of our favourite bands back by popular demand. You won't want to miss this outstanding band - get your dancing shoes on for this!

Hidden Frequencies

An evening of original underground music featuring Second Nature Spirit, Tantric Horology, Santiago Fradejas, Wake the Man and Meta-Tron. Expect a dark, atmospheric mix of ethereal folk, ambient guitar textures, progressive synth and gothic-influenced sounds. Entry is by donation.

Friday Night Live with Ellie Louise

Live music evening at Rocksalt with Ellie Louise performing soulful versions of contemporary songs, classics and crowd-pleasers alongside dinner and drinks by Folkestone harbour.

Lewis Ross Live at Lympne Castle

Lewis Ross performs live in The Great Hall at Lympne Castle. Food from The Good Knight will be available until 21:30. No booking is required.

Folkestone Pride Daytime Line-Up

Folkestone Pride daytime picnic and live entertainment at the Leas Bandstand with host/performer Tiana Biscuit, The Midwest Princess (Chappell Roan tribute), Homoparody Queer Collective, Kissing People, Queer Line Dancing Club, DJ Rev, and drag icons Angela & Anya, plus Kent food vendors, Brewing Brothers bar, marketplace stalls, and special Story Time with Folkestone Bookshop. Family-friendly celebration.

OutOut: Official Pride After Party

OutOut: Official Pride After Party hosted by Folkestone Pride at Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse in Folkestone.

Reggae Day

Reggae Day at Hawkinge Cricket And Social Club replaces the festival this year. Ticket-only entry (no tickets sold on the gate). Headliners include Gumboots, with Thomas Abrahams and Richie Campbell also on the band line-up. Drinks available from inside/outside bars, food vendors TBC, plus children’s entertainment. Parking is on the cricket field only—follow signs. Tickets: Non-members £10pp, Members £5pp, U16 free.

Sei Solo: The music of JS Bach for solo violin (II)

Following last year's solo concert, Bayle Music and Folkestone Early Music welcome back Walter Reiter (Baroque violin) for a performance of the next two works in the series, the second Sonata (A Minor) and the second Partita (D Minor) which ends with one of Bach's finest creations, the Chaconne (Ciaccona). Walter Reiter is well known to Folkestone audiences as the violinist of the Folkestone Baroque Ensemble, prior to which he was a leading figure in the baroque violin world in the UK and internationally. Formerly a principal player in The English Concert and leader of The Sixteen, Walter is Professor of Baroque violin and viola in The Royal Conservatoire of The Hague and at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London. Tickets £15 at the door or online: https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/kpepqxlrzryv Children and students pay nothing.

TechneaT x Mermaid

A beach party in Folkestone hosted by TechneaT at Mermaid Beach, with DJ sets from Mark Palmer, Samuel Peekay, Josh_kr, Ali Seamer and Aztec. The event starts at 4pm and includes TechneaT merchandise and one-off prints available early.

Birchington Silver Band

Birchington Silver Band, formerly the British Legion Band and active since 1934, returns to Folkestone for a live performance as part of Folkestone Festival.

Wuthering Heights Sunset Special

Free-entry sunset DJ event at Rocksalt Garden with Dalawax, Dolly Doowop and Jamie Bennett playing Kate Bush tracks and 80s favourites. Runs from 4pm to 8pm on Sunday 26 July. A garden BBQ is served earlier from 12pm to 4pm, and anyone dressed in red can get 2-for-1 on selected Kate Bush cocktails during the event.

Friday Night Live: The Dukes of Swing Duo

Rocksalt hosts a Friday night live session with The Dukes of Swing Duo, pairing harbour-side dining with smooth vocals and jazz piano. The set focuses on swing standards and modern favourites associated with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Michael Bublé and Jamie Cullum.

Turmoil (covers) live at Folkestone Bandstand

See Turmoil live at the Folkestone Bandstand as part of Folkestone Festival. Expect a festival-anthems-style covers set featuring songs by bands like The Killers, Oasis, Green Day, Stereophonics, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters and more—singalong and dance-along guaranteed.

barn54: From Athens to Aberdeen Tour '26

barn54 bring their “From Athens to Aberdeen” Tour ’26 to Folkestone for a live show at The Old Cigar & Olive. Expect a high-energy night mixing melancholic ballads with rock-driven anthems, plus raw storytelling and crowd-singing moments from Simon and Sina.

Late To The Function at The Blue Silo

Late To The Function play a live party set at The Blue Silo Pub in Folkestone, featuring a crowd-pleasing selection of party tunes.

Radio Riot & Jason Leigh (Solo) Live

Radio Riot with Jason Leigh (Solo) performing live at Dover Road Social Club in Folkestone.

The Old Country Crows (live at the Bandstand)

The Old Country Crows play live at the Folkestone Bandstand. Expect original light country folk rock. Arrive early and bring picnic chairs as seating fills up quickly. Presented by Folkestone Festival.

Faversham Mission Brass Band (Folkestone Festival)

See the Faversham Mission Brass Band perform live as part of Folkestone Festival. The band, connected to Faversham Gospel Mission, now plays regularly around town and at local bandstands as well as in church.

Open Mic Sunday

Aimate hosts an open mic afternoon for performers trying out material in front of a supportive crowd. Musicians, spoken word artists, poets and comedians are all welcome. A keyboard and microphones are available, and performance slots are around 10 to 15 minutes. Arrive early to add your name to the list, especially if you want a quieter first hour.

Top Guns 80s Band

Outdoor live show by Top Guns, a five-piece band playing 80s rock and pop favourites including songs by Toto, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Journey, Survivor, Kenny Loggins, Bon Jovi and more.

Amy Winehouse Tribute Night

Tribute night celebrating Amy Winehouse with a live performance by a featured singer at Hawkinge Cricket Club.

The Hot Takes at The Cigar and Olive

The Hot Takes play a free-entry live set in Folkestone, mixing rock classics, modern crowd-pleasers and singalong favourites.

Three Shades of Grey at Folkestone Bandstand

Three Shades of Grey play an afternoon live set as part of Folkestone Festival at the Bandstand on The Leas, featuring songs associated with artists including the Eagles, Tom Petty, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Seger, Steve Earle and the Traveling Wilburys.

Beachside Bliss (EDM & House)

FREQUENCY presents BEACHSIDE BLISS, an open-air EDM & house music event at Mermaids Café in Folkestone, promising an immersive sound experience from golden hour into the night (SFX promotions).

Big Flava Band at Folkestone Harbour Arm

Big Flava Band play a live set at Folkestone Harbour Arm, performing well-known hits from across the decades.

Firebird live at The Dracula Parrot

Firebird play a hard-rock live set at The Dracula Parrot Bar in Folkestone, featuring covers from newer rock bands and rock legends including Rival Sons, Iron Maiden, Alter Bridge, Black Sabbath, Buckcherry, Alice In Chains, The Dust Coda, The Pretty Reckless, Stone Sour, Smith/Kotzen, AC/DC and more.

Slide Oasis (Oasis Tribute) + Heroes

Slide Oasis (Oasis tribute act) live at Hawkinge Cricket And Social Club, with Heroes as support. Tickets: Non-members £10pp, members £5pp, under 16s free. Inside/outside bar available; food vendors TBC. Parking is on the cricket field only—follow signs.

Railway Swing Band

Live afternoon performance by Railway Swing Band, a Sandwich-based big band playing swing-era favourites by Ellington, Goodman, Basie, Miller, Kenton and Herman, plus newer pieces.

Savages at Skuba Bar

Savages play a live set of indie and rock songs from the 1990s to the 2010s, along with a couple of original tracks, at Skuba Bar in Folkestone.

Goshfest fundraising weekend (Three Shades of Grey)

Three Shades of Grey will be part of the annual Goshfest fundraising weekend of music and fun, raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital, at Dover Road Social Club in Folkestone.

The Hot Takes at Hythe Food Festival

The Hot Takes will perform a live rock ’n’ roll set at We Love Hythe Life Food Festival on Hythe Green. Expect a high-energy mix of classic hits and newer favourites. Entry is free.

The Hot Takes at Sandgate Sea Festival

The Hot Takes perform a live rock set at Sandgate Sea Festival on Sandgate Seafront, with classic anthems, modern crowd-pleasers and a fireworks display during the show. Free entry.

Live Music with John McQ

John McQ performs a live set at Saltwood Club featuring songs by Elvis, Oasis, The Beatles and more. The event also includes a bouncy castle for children, making it suitable for families.

The Bones at Folkestone Harbour Arm

The Bones return to Folkestone Harbour Arm for a Summer Bank Holiday live set at Cockles, playing upbeat blues, rock and indie.

The Hot Takes at Skuba

The Hot Takes play a free live set at Skuba Bar in Folkestone, featuring high-energy rock and roll, singalong classics and modern crowd-pleasers.

Folkestone Jive No.29

Rock and roll jive event at The Grand Burstin Hotel featuring live sets from Darrel Higham, The Kingcats, Good Rockin' Tonight, The Rockets, Class of 58, Rockin' The Joint, The Roosters, Shane and The Korrados, and JD & Dynamite, plus DJs Wild Wolfie Smith and Blast from the Past Paul. Full board packages start from £209 per person. Booking phone: Deb on 01733 324283.

The Girl Power Experience

A live singalong pop concert at Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone celebrating iconic women in music. An 8-piece girl band performs songs made famous by major female artists including the Spice Girls, Beyoncé, Madonna, Taylor Swift, Adele, Aretha Franklin, Cyndi Lauper, Britney Spears, Rihanna and Diana Ross.

Cold Shoulder: Rock & Blues Live

Cold Shoulder bring Rock & Blues (from the 60s to modern) to the Folkestone Bandstand as part of Folkestone Festival.

West Kent Concert Band

See the West Kent Concert Band (formed as Second Wind Concert Band in 1998 around Sevenoaks, Kent) performing a concert programme featuring favourite concert band pieces plus novel arrangements and medleys including stage shows and film scores, with featured solo instrument melodies. Part of Folkestone Festival.

Sugar Skulls live (rock covers)

Based in Kent, Sugar Skulls is an edgy, pacey rock band covering the Chilis, Foos, Green Day, Bowie & more, performing as part of Folkestone Festival at the Folkestone Bandstand.

The Rum and Reggae Boys live at Skabour

The Rum and Reggae Boys play a full set of original music at Skabour in Folkestone.

Dave Ferra Allstars

Dave Ferra Allstars return to Folkestone Bandstand for an afternoon performance of blues and spirituals, led by acoustic blues musician Dave Ferra with a lively traditional style.

Miss Americana: The Eras Experience (Showgirl Edition)

Miss Americana: The Eras Experience (Showgirl Edition) — a Taylor Swift tribute show by Xenna (@taylorswiftbyxenna), presented by Red Entertainment and Cuffe & Taylor, coming to Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone.

SEKODN Trance & Hard House

Southeast Kent Open Deck Nights hosts a Trance & Hard House night at The Cigar and Olive in Folkestone. Doors are listed for 7:30pm, with further event updates to follow.

Zombie Killers + Day of Wrath + Rigormortoids

Live gig at The Dracula Parrot Bar in Folkestone featuring The Rigormortoids with Zombie Killers and Day of Wrath (London thrash TBC).

Bridgerton-Inspired String Quartet Concert

A Bridgerton-inspired candlelit, flower-filled concert where modern chart hits are reimagined as elegant live string quartet performances (featuring music like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Coldplay and more). Held at Holy Trinity Church in Folkestone with two performance options on the same day; each show lasts around 70 minutes.

Spandex Bullet live at Teh Dracula Parrot

Spandex Bullet play live at The Dracula Parrot Bar in Folkestone for their first visit to the venue—expect loud, alternative, non-mainstream vibes with big riffs, catchy hooks, and singalong choruses as they give well-known songs a high-energy makeover. Bring your mates, bring your voices, and get ready for a genre-bending night.

Radio Riot Live

Radio Riot play a live set at Hawkinge Cricket And Social Club. Free entry.

Tina Turner Tribute: What's Love Got To Do With It?

What’s Love Got To Do With It? — Tina Turner tribute show at Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone.

Discos For Grown-Ups Silent Disco

A silent disco night at Leas Cliff Hall with glow headphones and a dancefloor soundtrack spanning the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. Music channels include artists such as ABBA, Madonna, Wham, Queen, Spice Girls, Britney, Faithless and Daft Punk. The event is presented as a night out for grown-ups.

Queenz: Battle of the Divas

Queenz: Battle of the Divas — a live vocal and choreography show where the Queenz go head-to-head performing hits from over 20 legendary divas, featuring powerhouse vocals, costumes and non-stop pop anthems.

The Take That Experience at The Tower

The Take That Experience brings its Take That tribute show to The Tower for its first visit. Expect live performances of hits including Back For Good, Shine, Everything Changes, Pray, These Days and Rule the World, with replica costumes, choreographed routines and a full pop concert feel.

Take Me Back: The Offspin, Green 182, Some 41

Take Me Back live at Quarterhouse in Folkestone, featuring tribute acts The Offspin, Green 182, and Some 41.

Penguin Cafe at Quarterhouse

Penguin Cafe perform music from the Penguin Cafe Orchestra at Quarterhouse in Folkestone. Led by Arthur Jeffes, the show features strings, piano, ukulele and melodica in an instrumental set drawing on folk, minimalism, classical and melodic pop.

Disco Fundraiser

Disco fundraiser hosted by Kindness Inc for “all beautiful souls.”

Lumos Candlelight Concert (String Trio)

Lumos Candlelight Experience in Folkestone: an intimate candlelit concert featuring a string trio, hosted at Harbour Church. Two sittings are scheduled, with seating first-come-first-serve within allocated tiered zones (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze). Musical theme is TBA. Suitable for ages 8+; venue is wheelchair accessible (front row not guaranteed).

Neil Sands: Christmas Memories

Neil Sands and his cast return with the festive show “Christmas Memories” – a magical afternoon of Christmas joy and nostalgia featuring over 60 classic Christmas songs and carols, dazzling costumes and falling snow.

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

MANIA brings its ABBA tribute show to Leas Cliff Hall, performing well-known hits including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All and Super Trouper.

Endless Love: Tribute to Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

Endless Love The Show: A Tribute to Diana Ross and Lionel Richie live at Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket limit applies (max 6 tickets per person/household/credit card; excess tickets may be cancelled).

James Yorkston Live at Quarterhouse

James Yorkston performs live at Quarterhouse in Folkestone on Wednesday 2 December 2026. An evening concert featuring the singer-songwriter’s music, including songs such as "Summer Song", "I Awoke" and "Woozy With Cider".

Festive Folkestone Jive No.10

Festive Folkestone Jive No.10 at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone. Full-board packages from £219 per person. Featuring Lucas & The Dynamos, The Firebirds, The Kingcats, Good Rockin' Tonight, Vintage, Shane & The Korrados, The Midnight Dynamos, Whiskey Jean & The Chasers, Danny Fisher's Rock'n'Roll Show, plus DJs The Rooster & Stuart Everett. Organised by Holiday Rock RocknRoll.

Step Into Christmas

A Christmas concert spectacular at Leas Cliff Hall featuring festive classics, live band performances and seasonal stage visuals. The 2026 show is billed as a feel-good night of singalong holiday favourites.

Rick Wakeman: The Wizard of Prog

Rick Wakeman brings “Rick Wakeman – The Wizard of Prog” to Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone as part of the Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour, featuring The English Rock Ensemble. The set is billed to include music from Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Myths & Legends of King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table, other solo material, selections associated with YES, and additional surprises. The touring lineup includes Jesse Smith, Adam Wakeman, Dave Colquhoun, Lee Pomeroy, Adam Falkner, Sara Davey, Jo Goldsmith-Eteson and Jo Marshall.

Beatlemania

Beatlemania, a Beatles tribute show, has been rescheduled at The Tower Theatre in Folkestone and will now take place on 2027-05-22 instead of the original October date.