Folkestone’s unofficial guide to what’s going on.
Venue
98 A, Basement, Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Alternative bar and event space
The Nest, Folkestone
Hardcore Afternoon takes place at The Dracula Parrot in Folkestone, with Teigne and more acts.
The Nest, Folkestone
Chewed Out perform live at The Nest in Folkestone as part of the September live music programme.
98 A, Basement, Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Silent Book Club meet-ups at The Dracula Parrot in Folkestone on four Thursdays in September: 3, 10, 17 and 24 September, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Bring your current book and join a quiet shared reading session.
The Nest, Folkestone
Freak Flag perform live at The Nest in Folkestone as part of the venue's September live music programme.
The Nest, Folkestone
The Zombie Killers perform at The Nest in Folkestone with support, as part of the September live music programme.
The Nest, Folkestone
Lowlight perform live at The Nest in Folkestone as part of the venue's September live music programme.
The Dracula Parrot, Folkestone
PennySpent play a free live set at The Dracula Parrot in Folkestone from 9pm. Expect rock classics and songs associated with Halestorm, Linkin Park, Green Day, Skunk Anansie and Paramore.
98 A, Basement, Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Spandex Bullet play live at The Dracula Parrot Bar in Folkestone for their first visit to the venue—expect loud, alternative, non-mainstream vibes with big riffs, catchy hooks, and singalong choruses as they give well-known songs a high-energy makeover. Bring your mates, bring your voices, and get ready for a genre-bending night.
The Nest, Folkestone
A live music event is listed at The Nest in Folkestone, with the act still to be confirmed.
The Nest, Folkestone
Metaloke takes place at The Nest in Folkestone as part of the September programme.
98 A, Basement, Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Chemical Storm headline an EP release show at The Dracula Parrot Bar, with Splintered, Crushed and Shattered, plus support from Necro Ritual, Rmun Alley, Locusts and special guest Arborus, a thrash metal poet and author. Free entry. Starts at 7pm.
98 A, Basement, Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Alsaint are scheduled to play a live show at The Dracula Parrot in Folkestone on 8 October 2026.
98 A, Basement, Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Heavy metal bill at The Dracula Parrot in Folkestone as part of Tomb Crawler Promotions' A Season of Sin. Featuring Sinners Sermon, Master Charger, Raptorgeist and local supports. Ages 18+ only. Free entry. Doors at 7pm.
98 A, Basement, Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Ten Ton Duvet return to Folkestone for a nu metal tribute night at The Dracula Parrot. Expect two sets of 90s and 2000s heavy rock and nu metal songs by bands including Linkin Park, Korn, Rage Against the Machine, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, Rammstein, Deftones, Disturbed and Papa Roach.
98 A, Basement, Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Halloween party at The Dracula Parrot with live music from Ozzborn, a UK Ozzy Osbourne tribute act, plus J.G.H.D and support. The night also includes fancy dress with costume prizes and a charity raffle. Tickets are £5 plus booking fee.
98 A, Basement, Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Metal gig at The Dracula Parrot featuring Kargstein, Birmingham queer goth punks Doll Coven, and local sludge band Grymchurch. Free entry. Doors open at 19:00 and music starts at 20:00.
98 A, Basement, Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Chocolate Starfish, a Limp Bizkit tribute band, headline a live nu-metal night at The Dracula Parrot with local support acts. Expect a set packed with Limp Bizkit favourites and early-2000s rock nostalgia. Tickets are £5 plus booking fee.
98 A, Basement, Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Live rock and roll gig from The Darker my Horizon at The Dracula Parrot in Folkestone, with support from Roxy & The Lockhearts. Entry is free.