Folkestone’s unofficial guide to what’s going on.
Venue
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Arts organisation managing programmes and creative spaces.
Creative Folkestone, Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
Official afterparty: “Ginge and Friends” hosted by Revolve Events at Creative Folkestone’s Quarterhouse, continuing the night after REV SUN.
Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone
The Ultimate Bubble Show with Ray Bubbles (international bubbleologist and Guinness World Record holder). A fast-paced bubble performance using different gases to create bubble sculptures and effects, including a volcano bubble, soap bubble carousel, bubble ghost, and a tornado inside a bubble. Inspired by Ray’s work with SEND schools, adult neurodivergent groups, and science centres across Europe; suitable for children and adults with additional needs.
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.
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.
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.
Quarterhouse Mill Bay, Folkestone
OutOut: Official Pride After Party hosted by Folkestone Pride at Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse in Folkestone.
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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.