Folkestone’s unofficial guide to what’s going on.
Directory
People, groups, and collectives putting on events around Folkestone.
Volunteer litter-picking group that organises community clean-ups across Folkestone streets, beaches and public spaces.
LGBTQ+ charity that organises Folkestone Pride and related community events, including daytime celebrations, performances, stalls, family activities and after-parties.
Improv theatre group running adult improv courses, jams, workshops and live comedy shows in Folkestone.
Artist-led festival and creative community running open studios, exhibitions, performances, workshops and public art events in Folkestone.
Grassroots music organisation and festival promoter running live music events, workshops, conferences and multi-venue festivals in Folkestone.
Inclusive community life drawing circle in Folkestone and Dover, running life drawing sessions and related exhibitions.
Documentary film festival running screenings, short film programmes, awards, filmmaker events and a monthly documentary club.
Community cinema in Folkestone screening independent, foreign, experimental, obscure and underseen films.
Folkestone music night and DJ collective focused on UK garage, breaks, dub, reggae and related dance music events.
Folkestone social fitness group running adult meet-ups based around active games, movement and play.
Local chapter of Silent Book Club running social reading meet-ups where people bring their own books and read together.
Theatre company and charity producing local theatre, community acting sessions, writing groups and theatre-led community workshops.
Networking group for small businesses in Folkestone, running meet-ups and workshops around business, creativity and wellbeing.
Folkestone club night and party organiser running queer-friendly disco and dance events, including themed parties and Pride-related after-parties.
Dance community running free-form movement and ecstatic dance sessions in Folkestone and nearby venues.
Outdoor learning and arts project running children's beach school sessions, nature-based workshops, family activities and parties in Folkestone.
Community action and mutual aid group organising local fundraising, advocacy, collections, workshops and community events.
Local art society that runs exhibitions, masterclasses, demonstrations and events for artists and art audiences in Folkestone.
Men's social community in Folkestone and nearby areas, running monthly walk-and-talk meet-ups and other in-person gatherings.
Arts organisation and festival platform supporting local and collaborative projects, including exhibitions, performances, workshops, screenings, talks and public art events.
Illustration festival in Folkestone running talks, workshops, drawing events, exhibitions and competitions.
Art and mental health focused community space that hosts exhibitions, workshops, talks, open studio activity and community events.
Community organisation running free inclusive events in Folkestone, including recurring clothes swap events.
Folkestone music night platforming women and non-binary-led bands, with alt-rock, post-punk, punk and DJ events.
Non-religious community group that runs assemblies in Folkestone with talks, music, singing and social activities.
A civic society for Folkestone, fostering an awareness of our local environment and amenities and encouraging their conservation and enhancement.
Community and trader manager for Folkestone's Old High Street, promoting independent shops and coordinating street events, launches and seasonal activities.
Artist-led market in Folkestone showcasing local artists and makers, usually through regular curated art market events.
Community arts organisation producing music, dance, exhibition and immersive art events in Folkestone.