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Venue
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
Seafront hotel.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
Interactive quiz-style gameshow covering knowledge from the 1960s through the 2010s, held in the ballroom at The Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone. The session starts at 8:15pm and is advertised for Mondays to Thursdays.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
“Iconic” live entertainment show in the Grand Burstin Hotel ballroom, featuring songs inspired by famous artists (e.g., Beyoncé, Blues Brothers, Prince, The Beatles, Tina Turner, Queen and Madonna), performed by the entertainment team.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
A three-night country tribute weekender at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone, hosted by Sarah Jayne and Andy Crust. The programme features tribute performances celebrating country legends including Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Billie Jo Spears, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks and Glen Campbell, alongside rockabilly and crossover favourites such as the Everly Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and Elvis Presley. Saturday includes Tennessee Daydream Duo and Country Superstars with a live band, and Sunday features Adam Harding and Charlie Harper as Elvis. The weekend also includes line dancing, daytime entertainment, game shows, bingo and guest comedy, with evening doors from 7:00pm each night and a country DJ playing line-dancing hits across the weekend.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
Family entertainment at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone with Mini Movers at 18:40 followed by Chaos Live at 19:00. The hotel says these children’s sessions run on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and also during school holidays, with party dances and challenges led by the entertainment team.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
UK premiere of TREELINE, a contemporary music work by composer Graham Fitkin made using sound recordings from ancient trees. Performed by Graham Fitkin with the Sacconi Quartet at The Grand in Folkestone. Tickets are £10.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
An evening concert at The Grand featuring Folkestone Community Orchestra, soprano Josephine Halsall, Stone Cowboys, Katy Bradley & Band, Flo Peycelon, Mark Heller, Maiuko and Alex McNeice. Tickets are £15 and include a glass of fizz, with the event supporting Go Folkestone.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
Rock and roll jive event at The Grand Burstin Hotel featuring live sets from Darrel Higham, The Kingcats, Good Rockin' Tonight, The Rockets, Class of 58, Rockin' The Joint, The Roosters, Shane and The Korrados, and JD & Dynamite, plus DJs Wild Wolfie Smith and Blast from the Past Paul. Full board packages start from £209 per person. Booking phone: Deb on 01733 324283.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
The Rum and Reggae Boys play a full set of original music at Skabour in Folkestone.
Britannia Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
Wedding Fayre at the Britannia Grand Burstin Hotel—an inspiring day for newly engaged couples to meet trusted local wedding suppliers, gather fresh ideas, explore styling, and start planning a dream wedding in a coastal setting.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
Comedy night from 101 Comedy Club featuring headliner Kevin McCarthy at The Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone. The listing describes a lively atmosphere and bar service. Doors are stated as 19:30 and the show starts at 20:00.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
Ceroc Escape Folkestone Splash 2026: a seaside dance weekender at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone, with half-board catering, accommodation, three dance rooms of lessons and music day and evening (Beginner to Advanced; solo and partnered), masterclasses, top UK teachers, and multiple dance styles including Ceroc, SILC, Tango, Blues, Jive, Burlesque and more. Includes Saturday night Cabaret Hour, the Great Escapee competition, and access to the hotel Health & Leisure Club (swimming pool and sauna). Packages mentioned include ‘Share with a Stranger’ from £199pp and places from £50pp deposit.
The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone
Festive Folkestone Jive No.10 at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone. Full-board packages from £219 per person. Featuring Lucas & The Dynamos, The Firebirds, The Kingcats, Good Rockin' Tonight, Vintage, Shane & The Korrados, The Midnight Dynamos, Whiskey Jean & The Chasers, Danny Fisher's Rock'n'Roll Show, plus DJs The Rooster & Stuart Everett. Organised by Holiday Rock RocknRoll.