An Evening In Conversation with Annie Whitehead and Carol Grimes
2026-01-23 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London)
Folkestone Songwriting Festival Presents A Celebration of Carol Grimes.
Carol Grimes has and continues to live an extraordinary life spanning 8 decades and over 60 of these as a vanguard and advocate of women musicians through the swinging sixties and as an activist and led the Rock Against Racism movement.
This special evening will be hosted by her friend and influential musician and feminist Annie Whitehead who has walked alongside Carol through some of the most significant and challenging times for women working in the music industry.
It is important that we do not lose the legacy that Carol Grimes has helped shape and that the truth behind not only Rock Against Racism but for all of the women who still face challenges regarding age, gender whilst standing in their power.
There will also be a performance by Carol and Annie and other special guests.
Tickets: https://wegottickets.com/event/686500

Live Music: Voodoo Grove
2026-01-24 19:00 - 23:00

Karaoke: 90s-themed
2026-01-27 00:00, 2026-01-30 19:00 - 23:00
Doors at 7pm
FREE ENTRY

Workshop: Songwriting with Lucy May Walker
2026-01-27 16:30 - 18:00
Ages 14-18, free entry! Book here

Family Singing Session: Winter Songs (FULL)
2026-01-31 10:30 - 12:30
This session is now full.

Live Music: Sand and Stone
2026-01-31 19:00 - 23:00
FREE ENTRY!

Workshop: The Piano in Songwriting with Josie Matcham
2026-02-03 16:30 - 18:00

Karaoke
2026-02-06 19:00 - 23:00

Tracklist: House & UKG
2026-02-07 19:00 - 23:00
DJs: Luca LJ, 41K, NED
FREE ENTRY

Workshop: The Guitar in Songwriting with Gavin Alexander
2026-02-08 13:30 - 15:00

Workshop: Vocals with Josie Matcham
2026-02-10 16:30 - 18:00

Valentines karaoke
2026-02-13 19:00 - 23:00
Karaoke

Sip & Paint - Valentines Special
2026-02-14 19:00 - 22:00
This is a relaxed, fun and creative evening at The Music Workshop, Folkestone where you’ll be painting each other’s portraits.
Bring your partner / mate / group

Workshop: Pre-Show Performance and Feedback Lab with Josie Matcham
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:30
Ages 14-18, free entry! This is exclusively for participants of the Young Artist Showcase

Young Artist Showcase
2026-02-18 19:00 - 22:00
Free entry, come and watch this year’s participants of the Young Artist Development Programme (part of Folkestone Songwriting Festival)

Musical Bingo hosted by AiMATE
2026-02-20 19:00 - 23:00, 2026-03-20 19:00 - 23:00
Join us for a lively night of Musical Bingo at The Music Workshop. Hosted by the brilliant AiMATE, this isn’t your average bingo night – expect great tunes, singing along, plenty of laughs, and some fun prizes up for grabs.
🎟 £5 per ticket (includes bingo cards)🎉 Music, prizes, and a full-on Friday night atmosphere⚠️ Not a quiet event – get ready to sing, cheer, and enjoy yourself!

Live music: Chloe Slater
2026-02-21 19:00 - 23:00

Workshop: Vocal Confidence with Josie Matcham
2026-02-24 14:00 - 16:30
Free for participants of Folkestone Songwriting Festival, or £20 – book here

Live Music: Hannah White & Keiron Marshall, with Findlay Napier
2026-02-25 19:00 - 23:00
Book your tickets here

Closed for Private Hire
2026-02-28 19:00 - 23:00
Get in touch for more info about our hire options!

Closed for Private Hire
2026-03-07 19:00 - 23:00

Live Music: Pretty Crap + Support
2026-03-08 17:30 - 22:00
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Live Music: Samuel Ashton & the Instincts + Support
2026-03-14 19:00 - 23:00
Get your tickets here!

Live Music: Sand and Stone Sessions featuring Thomas Ashby & Band
2026-03-21 19:00 - 23:00

Caraboa Cup Final: Arsenal vs Man City
2026-03-22 15:00 - 20:00

Oscillate: Live
2026-03-27 19:00 - 23:00
FREE ENTRY
Live dub pressure.
Garage swing.
Bass music in motion.
Machines on the table.
No two versions the same.
Oscillate – Live
Controlled Voltage
Robot Riddims
Floatation Day 90

Live Music: The King Rooks + Support
2026-03-28 19:00 - 23:00

Lucy May Walker's Writer's Round
2026-03-29 16:00 - 18:00
Lucy May Walker’s monthly Writer’s Round is an afternoon of original music in the style of a Nashville writers round where 3 featured artists sit on the stage at the same time and take turns in playing their songs & telling the stories behind them. Discover your new favourite artist in an intimate, cosy setting by the seaside.
