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Venue
Leas Cliff Hall
Clifftop venue overlooking the English Channel, hosting concerts, comedy, theatre, and community events.
Ceroc Kent hosts a summer ball at Leas Cliff Hall with social dancing, energetic music and a dress-to-impress atmosphere in the clifftop ballroom.
Comedian Paul Smith brings his HAPPY tour to Folkestone for an evening of stand-up featuring crowd work, sharp observations and stories from everyday life.
A live singalong pop concert at Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone celebrating iconic women in music. An 8-piece girl band performs songs made famous by major female artists including the Spice Girls, Beyoncé, Madonna, Taylor Swift, Adele, Aretha Franklin, Cyndi Lauper, Britney Spears, Rihanna and Diana Ross.
Comedian Al Murray brings his "All You Need Is Guv" stand-up show to Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. This event is for ages 14+ only. Ticket purchases are limited to 6 per person and household.
A sleuthing-themed theatre performance featuring director and performer Lizzy Skrzypiec at Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. The post promotes the Folkestone date as part of a tour stop on 11 September.
An improvised murder mystery comedy show where the audience helps shape a new Agatha Christie-style whodunnit live on stage. Expect audience suggestions, absurd twists, suspicious characters and a one-off mystery that changes every performance.
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Miss Americana: The Eras Experience (Showgirl Edition) is a live Taylor Swift tribute show at Leas Cliff Hall featuring Xenna as Taylor. Presented by Red Entertainment and Cuffe & Taylor, the show is packed with major hits and fan-favourite songs from across Swift’s eras.
A live tribute concert celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and Electric Light Orchestra, featuring well-known hits and selected album favourites at Leas Cliff Hall.
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A two-day model railway exhibition at Leas Cliff Hall featuring more than 20 model railway layouts, trade stands, model demonstrations, societies and displays, a raffle and tombola, locomotive advice from the Loco Doctor, a multi-gauge test track, and a Thomas-themed interactive layout for younger visitors. Admission is £9 for adults aged 16+, £4 for children aged 5–15, and £24 for a family ticket covering 2 adults and 2 children.
A Michael Jackson tribute show at Leas Cliff Hall featuring CJ with a live cast, choreography, costume changes and lighting effects. The performance includes songs such as Thriller, Billie Jean, Beat It, Smooth Criminal and Man in the Mirror.
Comedian Jen Brister brings her new stand-up show, Reactive, to Leas Cliff Hall. Expect a night of sharp, honest comedy from the performer known for Live at the Apollo and Mock The Week.
New York comedian Gianmarco Soresi brings the Misery Loves Tour to Leas Cliff Hall for a one-night stand-up show featuring observant humour, high energy and crowd-work-driven material about modern life, relationships and social absurdities. Age policy: 16+ only; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
What’s Love Got To Do With It? is a Tina Turner tribute show celebrating her music and career with a high-energy evening of live performance and well-known hits at Leas Cliff Hall.
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A silent disco night for grown-ups at Leas Cliff Hall with wireless glow headphones and a dancefloor soundtrack spanning the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. Two music channels feature 70s/80s dance classics and 90s/00s floorfillers, with artists such as ABBA, Madonna, Wham, Queen, Spice Girls, Britney, Faithless and Daft Punk. Expect DJs, lights, lasers and singalongs, with a disco glamour dress code. VIP tickets include earlier entry, balcony seating and a free foam stick.
Don Broco play Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone on their Nightmare Tripping Tour. Support comes from Unpeople and Avralize. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Leo Sayer performs live at Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone for an evening concert featuring his well-known hits.
A live tribute show celebrating classic Motown hits with sparkling costumes and choreographed dance routines.
Queenz: Battle of the Divas is a live vocal and choreography show at Leas Cliff Hall where the Queenz go head-to-head performing hits from legendary divas. The show combines powerhouse vocals, costumes, drag performance and audience participation, with the crowd helping decide who takes the crown.
Live tribute show celebrating the music of The Beatles, featuring songs including classics associated with Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields at Leas Cliff Hall.
Kevin Bloody Wilson brings his Fair Dinkum Funny 2026 UK Tour to Leas Cliff Hall for a live comedy show. The night also features Jenny Talia from Australia, with the tour billed as two generations of laughter on one line-up.
Emma Kenny brings Murderous Minds to Leas Cliff Hall for a live true-crime show examining the psychology behind notorious killers through real cases and dramatic storytelling.
The Beat play a live concert at Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. The show is billed as a full live set featuring well-known songs including "The Tears of a Clown", "Ranking Full Stop" and "Side To Side".
Live performance by The Amy Winehouse Band celebrating Amy Winehouse’s music, performed by musicians who previously shared the stage with her, at Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. Organised by Vivid Events.
Tribute show The Chicago Blues Brothers bring their new production, Live at the Country Bunker, to Leas Cliff Hall. The show marks 45 years of the Blues Brothers phenomenon with a full live band, horn section and vocalists.
A family-friendly Halloween concert featuring spooky hit songs, theatrical stage visuals and large-scale production. Attendees are invited to wear Halloween costumes for a prize competition.
Professor Noel Fitzpatrick brings his Medicine & Music tour to Leas Cliff Hall for a live evening combining music and conversation.
A live tribute show celebrating the music of Phil Collins and Genesis, featuring a full band, lead vocals and a cast of musicians performing songs including "You Can't Hurry Love," "Take Me Home," "I Wish It Would Rain Down," "One More Night" and "In the Air Tonight."
A themed drag bingo night at Leas Cliff Hall hosted by Miss Demeanour, featuring bingo, camp comedy, live performance, singing, dancing and a soundtrack of 80s hits. Guests are encouraged to dress in neon, glam 80s style, with a Best Dressed crown up for grabs. Entry is for ages 18+ only.
Comedian Fin Taylor performs live at Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. Organised by Vivid Events.
A live concert at Leas Cliff Hall celebrating five decades of guitar-led music as part of The Story of Guitar Heroes 10th Anniversary Tour. The show features songs associated with artists including Hank Marvin, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Jimmy Page, Mark Knopfler, David Gilmour, Ritchie Blackmore, Tony Iommi, Van Halen and Slash, performed with a large collection of authentic guitars.
A family-friendly live music show at Leas Cliff Hall featuring songs inspired by popular stage and screen favourites including Frozen, Wicked, Moana, Taylor Swift, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty & the Beast, Aladdin, Anastasia and Pocahontas. The show includes singers, West End performers, aerial acts and dancers, and is suitable for all ages. Two performances are scheduled on the same day.
Neil Sands and his cast return with the festive show “Christmas Memories” – a magical afternoon of Christmas joy and nostalgia featuring over 60 classic Christmas songs and carols, dazzling costumes and falling snow.
BAFTA-winning actor, comedian, director and writer Richard Ayoade brings an evening of reflections and humour to Leas Cliff Hall, sharing insights from his book Afterthoughts, or Some Pistachios Won't Open: Wisdom for the Unreflective.
MANIA brings its ABBA tribute show to Leas Cliff Hall, performing well-known hits including Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All and Super Trouper.
Endless Love The Show: A Tribute to Diana Ross and Lionel Richie live at Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. Ticket limit applies (max 6 tickets per person/household/credit card; excess tickets may be cancelled).
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Festive all-star comedy show at Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone, headlined by Nina Conti and featuring Bridget Christie, Jen Nolan, Red Richardson and Ivo Graham.
A Christmas concert spectacular at Leas Cliff Hall featuring festive classics, live band performances and seasonal stage visuals. The 2026 show is billed as a feel-good night of singalong holiday favourites.
Cinderella pantomime returns to Leas Cliff Hall for the festive season, featuring fairy-tale fun for the whole family with comedy, costumes and magic. Cast includes Lawrence Stubbings (co-directing and playing Dandini), Drumelle Brighton as Donna (an Ugly Sister), Michael Cummings as Buttons, West End performer Mike Holloway as the Baron, Lottie Bunting as Cinderella, plus Folkestone locals Bincles as Bella and Georgialg1 as the Good Fairy (Prince Charming to be announced). Early Bird offer: save £10 per ticket when booked and paid before 1st September (excludes Bands C & D; transaction fees may apply). School performances are available at Leas Cliff Hall. Tickets are £14 per student, with one teacher free for every 10 students. Listed school performances are Wednesday 16 December at 10:00 and 13:30, and Thursday 17 December at 10:00.
A relaxed performance of Cinderella at Leas Cliff Hall, created to be more accessible and inclusive. The show will use reduced sound and lighting effects, keep house lights partially on, allow a more relaxed approach to movement and noise, and provide quiet spaces for anyone who needs a break. Suitable for families, schools, friends and support groups.
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A candlelit live tribute to Queen at Leas Cliff Hall, featuring West End vocalists and a live rock band performing hits including Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s a Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions and Who Wants to Live Forever.
T.Rextasy bring their Marc Bolan 50th Anniversary Commemorative Tour to Leas Cliff Hall. The long-running official live tribute band celebrates the glam-rock songs and stage style of Marc Bolan and T.Rex.
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight brings a dark orchestral take on rock and metal to Leas Cliff Hall, with a rotating collective of musicians and vocalists performing music associated with Metallica, The Cranberries, Linkin Park, AC/DC, Evanescence, The Rolling Stones, System of a Down, Guns N' Roses, Korn, Led Zeppelin, Papa Roach, Aerosmith, Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana, Hozier and more. The show is billed as a 90-minute live spectacle, with two performances on Friday 19 February 2027.
Comedian Paul Smith brings his HAPPY stand-up tour to Leas Cliff Hall. Presented by Hot Water Comedy Club, the show features crowd work, sharp observations and stories drawn from real life.
Live country music show at Leas Cliff Hall starring Dominic Halpin & The Hurricanes. The production recreates the feel of a downtown Nashville honky tonk and features songs associated with artists including Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, The Chicks, Willie Nelson and Kacey Musgraves.
Comedian Lucy Beaumont brings her live show Bad at Quiz Shows, Good with Weirdos to Leas Cliff Hall. Expect stand-up built around surreal stories, awkward observations and offbeat takes on everyday life.
Stand-up comedian Ross Noble brings his live show Cranium of Curiosities to Leas Cliff Hall, with his trademark improvised tangents and offbeat humour. Starts at 8:00pm on Sunday 28 February. This event is for ages 16+ only. Maximum 6 tickets per person or household.
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Rick Wakeman brings “Rick Wakeman – The Wizard of Prog” to Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone as part of the Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour, featuring The English Rock Ensemble. The set is billed to include music from Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Myths & Legends of King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table, other solo material, selections associated with YES, and additional surprises. The touring lineup includes Jesse Smith, Adam Wakeman, Dave Colquhoun, Lee Pomeroy, Adam Falkner, Sara Davey, Jo Goldsmith-Eteson and Jo Marshall.
Phil Wang brings his stand-up show UH OH to Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. The comedian is known from Taskmaster, Would I Lie to You and Wonka. The performance starts at 19:30.
G4 bring their Phantoms of The Popera show to Leas Cliff Hall, featuring the vocal harmony quartet performing songs from major musical theatre productions including Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, South Pacific, We Will Rock You, Oliver!, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Miss Saigon, The Book of Mormon, The Lion King, My Fair Lady, Wicked and The Rocky Horror Show.
La Voix brings her 2027 live tour to Leas Cliff Hall for an evening of live vocals, comedy, stories and stage glamour. The show promises music, sharp humour and a cabaret-style performance.
A live tribute show celebrating the music and legacy of Whitney Houston, with vocalists performing her songs alongside a full live band. Suitable for ages 3 and over; under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
Seven Drunken Nights is a live tribute show celebrating the music of The Dubliners, performed by a cast of Irish musicians. The show features songs including "Whiskey in the Jar", "The Irish Rover" and "Rocky Road to Dublin".
Al Murray brings his Pub Landlord show All You Need Is Guv to Leas Cliff Hall for a live stand-up comedy performance.
A stage production at Leas Cliff Hall charting the story of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, from their early days as Tom and Jerry to their rise, split and 1981 Central Park reunion. The show features West End actor-musicians performing the duo’s music.
Ian Gillan brings his Talkin' Gib'rish Tour to Leas Cliff Hall for a live speaking event. He reflects on his childhood in Hounslow, the rise of Deep Purple, and the experiences, music, and outlook that shaped his career, sharing personal stories from his life in rock.
Comedian Ed Gamble brings his Fresh Hell stand-up show to Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. This performance is for ages 14+ only. Ticket purchases are limited to 6 per person, household, and credit card, and any excess tickets may be cancelled.
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Folkestone Symphony will return to Leas Cliff Hall for its Summer Prom, an evening of live orchestral music in Folkestone. The programme is still to be announced, and tickets are already on sale.
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac bring their 50th Anniversary tour show to Leas Cliff Hall. The concert is billed as a live tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Presale opens on 2026-08-06 at 10:00, with general sale from 2026-08-07 at 10:00.
A live classic rock tribute show at Leas Cliff Hall featuring more than two hours of anthems by artists including Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, ELO, Deep Purple, Free, AC/DC, The Eagles and Jimi Hendrix, with a high-energy stage production, lighting and projection effects.