Venue
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Arts organisation managing programmes and creative spaces.
Prospect Cottage
Visit Prospect Cottage during its 2026 open season and experience Derek Jarman’s extraordinary home and its living legacy. Public visits run from Wednesday 18 March to Sunday 6 December 2026.
Quarterhouse, Folkestone
Connecting Creatives networking event at Quarterhouse in Folkestone—meet inspiring members of the local creative community who contribute to the town’s success. Free to attend, but booking is required.
Sunny Sands, Folkestone
Join the Folkestone World Record Book Swap Attempt at Sunny Sands, Folkestone—bring a book, swap it for something new to read, and help make the swap officially record-breaking. The event starts at 2pm, with organisers on site from 13:30 so arrive a little early. Presented as part of Folkestone is a Library (an ACE Place Partnership project) and supported by Holiday Extras, working with local partners including Kent County Council and Folkestone & Hythe District Council.
Quarterhouse, Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Comedy Club 4 Kids brings big comedians, big jokes and big energy in a family-friendly stand-up show for children (suitable for ages 6+).
Quarterhouse, Creative Folkestone, Folkestone
Mark Kavuma brings his soulful, contemporary British jazz sound to Quarterhouse in Folkestone for a world-class live music performance. Fresh from being named Jazz FM Instrumentalist of the Year 2025 and known as the founder of The Banger Factory, he performs an energetic set full of connection and rich harmony. Tickets can be booked online or via boxoffice@creativefolkestone.org.uk.
The Stables Gallery, Tontine Street, Folkestone
Mini exhibition of Victoria Oniosun’s work at The Stables Gallery on Tontine Street, a chance to see the work up close.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Be the first to hear what’s planned for Folkestone Book Festival 2026 at the programme launch, hosted by Sophie Haydock (Curator of Books, Ideas and Community) with special guests, revealing this year’s speakers, themes and festival highlights.
Folkestone
Folkestone Book Festival 2026 returns as one of the UK’s longest-running literary festivals, bringing big ideas and powerful stories to the town across two weeks.