Folkestone’s unofficial guide to what’s going on.
Venue
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Arts centre with exhibitions and events.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Markus Vater’s exhibition ‘Having a Serious Conversation With a Mountain’ at kollectiv transforms the gallery with paper-covered walls and floor painted directly by the artist. Part of the Juha season of exhibitions curated by Sammi Gale.
kollectiv Folkestone, 69 The Old High St, Folkestone, CT20 1NR
Weekly writing workshop at kollectiv Folkestone for new and returning writers. The group is small, friendly and welcoming, with space for all voices. New writers are welcome each week. Tickets are £5.
kollectiv Folkestone, 69 The Old High St, Folkestone, CT20 1NR
A relaxed jazz concert for adults attending with babies, featuring Katie Bradley and Mick Bishop. The session includes a playpen area and comfortable seating for feeding. Tickets are £6.
69 The Old High St, Folkestone, CT20 1NR
An edition of kollectiv’s Desert Island Art series featuring Andrew Ward. Inspired by Desert Island Discs, the event invites its guest to choose eight artworks, a luxury item and a book, offering an informal way to learn more about his background and interests. Tickets are £6.
kollectiv Folkestone, 69 The Old High St, Folkestone, CT20 1NR
A shared reading session at kollectiv Folkestone, taking place on Saturday 11 July and Saturday 25 July from 14:00 to 15:30.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High St, Folkestone, CT20 1NR
A ticketed conversation with artist Markus Vater and curator Sammi Gale about Vater’s exhibition, Having A Serious Conversation with a Mountain, presented within kollectiv’s Juha season. The event offers behind-the-scenes insight into the exhibition and Markus Vater’s practice. Tickets are £10.
69 The Old High St, Folkestone, CT20 1NR
A ticketed author conversation with novelist David Flusfeder about his new book, Something Might Fall. Flusfeder is the author of seven previous novels including The Gift and John the Pupil, the non-fiction work Luck, and the opera Army of Lovers with composer Mark Springer. He also teaches Creative Writing at the University of Kent.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Recurring poetry open mic at kollectiv in Folkestone. Readers can take up to 5 minutes to share poems on any subject, whether original work or by a favourite poet. You can also come along just to listen. Entry is £5 on the door.
69 The Old High St / Folkestone / CT20 1NR
Monthly graphic novel book club at kollectiv Folkestone with discussion, optional doodling, and a hot or cold drink. Curated by local illustrators and comics writers Navied Mahdavian and Ben Gore. Sessions listed are: 16 July on Palestine by Joe Sacco; 13 August on Making Comics by Lynda Barry; 17 September on Acting Class by Nick Drnaso; 15 October on Bad Gateway by Simon Hanselmann; 19 November on Red Son by Mark Millar; 17 December on Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? / Talking to My Father’s Ghost by Roz Chast and Alex Krokus; 14 January on Black Hole by Charles Burns; 18 February on Diary of a Teenage Girl by Phoebe Gloeckner; and 18 March on Watchmen by Alan Moore. Entry is £5. Ages 13+.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
A guided queer movement workshop led by Dan Laws for all abilities. The session includes opening and closing group reflections with around 90 minutes of movement in between, focusing on everyday movement, flow and body connection. No dance experience is needed. Wear loose-fitting clothing and suitable footwear. Limited spaces.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
A sci-fi murder mystery evening from Dying 2 Know at kollectiv. Players work in detective teams of 2 to 6 to hear suspect statements, examine the crime scene, gather clues and solve the case. The event runs for about three hours with short breaks. Ticket includes a locally made pizza and one drink, with an additional pay-as-you-go bar available. Solo attendees or pairs may be combined with others into a team.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Barrelstout presents an evening of films from its archive at kollectiv, spanning work from 1969 to 2025. The programme includes Boy on a Motorbike, Riot! Riot! (We Wanna Riot), Marijuana Moment and Swim Fever. Doors open at 18:30, the screening starts at 19:00, and admission is £8/£5.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Jody Kamali performs a one-hour solo theatre show about his father’s sudden death, family secrets and grief, mixing thoughtful storytelling with comedy. Suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £12, with £10 concessions.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
A showcase event following the Folkestone’s a Drag beginner workshop series hosted by Hugh Mann.