Folkestone’s unofficial guide to what’s going on.
Venue
The Leas, Folkestone
Victorian bandstand on the Leas.
The Leas, Folkestone
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!
The Leas, Folkestone
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.
The Leas, Folkestone
Birchington Silver Band, formerly the British Legion Band and active since 1934, returns to Folkestone for a live performance as part of Folkestone Festival.
The Leas, Folkestone
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.
The Leas, Folkestone
A Love Parks Week mini litter pick with the Folkestone Wombles on The Leas, meeting at the bandstand. Suitable for newcomers and regular volunteers, with equipment provided.
The Leas, Folkestone
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.
The Leas, Folkestone
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.
The Leas, Folkestone
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.
The Leas, Folkestone
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.
The Leas, Folkestone
Cold Shoulder bring Rock & Blues (from the 60s to modern) to the Folkestone Bandstand as part of Folkestone Festival.
The Leas, Folkestone
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.
The Leas, Folkestone
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 Leas, Folkestone
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.