Folkestone’s unofficial guide to what’s going on.
Venue
Speedway, Arc House St Eanswythe Way, Folkestone
Indoor entertainment venue with games and events.
Speedway, Arc House, St Eanswythe Way
Electric Soul Machine play indie soul and rock ’n’ roll, with support from Magicboy. Doors open at 19:30. Entry is £5 or £6 on the door.
Speedway, Arc House St Eanswythe Way, Folkestone
REV JNG’s fifth Church of Amen jungle night brings T Cuts, DJ Jordan (Dad’s Old Vinyl) and residents including J:Kenzo to Speedway. Expect older and newer jungle tracks, lighting and a 20k+ sound system. The event runs from 5:30pm on Saturday until 1am Sunday. Tickets start at £8, and capacity is limited.
Speedway, Arc House, St Eanthswythe Way
A masquerade evening with a prize for the best-dressed guest. Entry is £10. Tickets are available through the account bio or highlights, and the Good Show and Music Town websites.
Speedway, St Eanswythe Way, Folkestone CT20 1AN
Hear interviews and stories from local people working for sustainable change in Folkestone and Hythe, with opportunities to share ideas and meet others. This Sustainable Futures Forum event is open to everyone, including community groups, charities and local professionals. It is free, but a ticket must be booked. Speedway is behind the red door opposite the town-centre Lidl. Folkestone & Hythe District Council supports the event. Booking adds your email to the forum’s mailing list, which you can unsubscribe from.
Speedway, Arc House St Eanswythe Way, Folkestone
A festive live variety show presented by The Silent Companions at Speedway in Folkestone. Expect music alongside belly dancing, comedy and hula hooping in a strange cabaret-style Krampus special. Tickets are £15.
Speedway, Arc House St Eanswythe Way, Folkestone
Folkestone alternative indie-rock and post-punk band The King Rooks perform with support from Medway indie-rock band Glass Citizens at Speedway. Tickets cost £5 plus a £1 booking fee and are advertised through Good Show and Folkestone Music Town. Under-16s must be accompanied by a ticket holder aged at least 18.
Speedway, Arc House St Eanswythe Way, Folkestone
Atravion, Unnatural Order and Gas & Acid perform a live show spanning melodic metal, heavy riffs and underground punk.
Speedway Music Venue, Folkestone, CT20 1AN
Sing into the New Year at Speedway Music Venue with karaoke backed by The Joe Bulley Band. Choose from more than 300 songs, from Dolly Parton to Slipknot. Doors open at 8pm; tickets are £18 or £22.
Speedway, Arc House St Eanswythe Way, Folkestone
Atomic Rooster play Speedway in Folkestone on their 2027 UK tour, performing songs from Circle the Sun alongside older favourites. The line-up features original member Steve “Boltz” Bolton, Adrian Gautrey, Paul Everett and Shug Spencer, with a support act also billed. Tickets through Good Show and Music Town.