The Music Workshop

Open Band Night
2025-10-10 18:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London)
Join us for a night showcasing 5 local bands, each performing a short set of 3 songs.
Expect a fast-paced evening full of variety, fresh talent and a great atmosphere – all set in one of Kent’s most exciting grassroots music venues.
The bar will be open as usual, so come down early, grab a drink, and enjoy an evening of live music!
Friday 10th October at 6pm

Live Music: NC3 + support
2025-10-09 18:30 - 23:00
NĒMŌ Events Presents:
NC3 with support from:
Grads Club
Tyro
Tania McDonald
Lizzie & The Lettuceheads
Thursday 9th October, doors at 6.30pm
Free Entry!

Closed for Private Hire
2025-10-04 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-16 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-02 19:00 - 23:00

Jimmy's Jam
2025-10-03 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-09-05 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-08 18:00 - 23:00
Jam Night hosted by Jimmy and the Riddles – first Friday of every month, free entry!

Lucy May Walker's Writer's Round
2025-09-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-31 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.

Live Music: Sand and Stone Sessions
2025-09-27 19:00 - 23:00

UKG & House Nights
2025-09-26 19:00 - 23:00
Last Friday of every month

FREE ENTRY

Showcasing the best up & coming DJ’s at The Music Workshop

Live Music: Jack Bowden, Sam Stewart (The Worry People) & KYANNA
2025-09-25 19:00 - 23:00
A headline show from Jack Bowden, with support from Sam Stewart of The Worry People, and KYANNA.
Thursday 25th September Doors open at 7pm
@jackbowdenmusic @theworrypeoplemusic @kmoneymay

International Peace Day Open Stage
2025-09-21 14:30 - 17:00
Folkestone Songwriting Festival is proud to be hosting this special Peace One Day Open Stage and invite you all to share a song or a poem, dance or a reading of peace and protest (with the emphasis on Peace).
Our resident Folkestone troubadour Jack Pound will be our guest compere.
If you want to perform show up to put your name down before the 3pm start.
We hope to fit you all in and aim for 2 songs each so please be mindful of the length of your tunes.
Doors 2.30pm.
Free entry with a pass the hat donation (min. suggestion of £5 to cover costs).
https://facebook.com/events/s/international-peace-day-open-s/1447765656359846/

Karaoke Night
2025-09-20 18:00 - 23:00

Musical Bingo hosted by AiMATE
2025-09-19 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-22 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: Quinn Bailey, Punching Swans, DREAMPENNY
2025-09-13 19:00 - 23:00
Live music from Quinn Bailey, Punching Swans & DREAMPENNY.
Saturday 13th September
Doors at 7pm
Free Entry

Open Band Night
2025-09-12 18:00 - 23:00
Join us for a night showcasing 5 local bands, each performing a short set of 3 songs.
Expect a fast-paced evening full of variety, fresh talent and a great atmosphere – all set in one of Kent’s most exciting grassroots music venues.
The bar will be open as usual, so come down early, grab a drink, and enjoy an evening of live music!
Friday 12th September at 6pm

Secret Gig
2025-09-11 18:00 - 23:00

Pretty Crapaoke
2025-09-06 19:00 - 23:00
Sing LIVE with local band Pretty Crap and unleash your inner rockstar!

Live Music: Sand and Stone Sessions featuring Lucy May Walker
2025-08-30 19:00 - 23:00

Live Music: Ayla Schofield supported by Abi Ofila
2025-08-28 19:00 - 23:00
Ayla Schofield: Soulful vocals, fiery fiddle, and foot-stomping rhythm from a one-woman modern country powerhouse. Live-looping her way from tender storytelling to upbeat country-folk grooves, Ayla delivers the sound of a full band with raw authenticity and infectious charm. As seen on The Voice of Germany, on tour with viral sensation Oliver Anthony and on her successful 22-date UK tour in spring – one of Europe’s most exciting rising acts in country-folk, now returning to to the UK as part of her Europe summer tour!

A Folke’in Drag Contest GRAND FINAL
2025-08-26 18:00 - 23:00
Welcome to A Folke’in Drag Contest – a Kent-wide competition looking for the next Kent Drag Superstar.
Judges: Dita Garbo (Rupaul’s DragRace Uk), Hugh Mann & Fever Dream
Winners from previous rounds will compete in the Grand Final for the chance to win a paid gig at Kings Queens & Inbetweens on Saturday 30th August at The Tower Theatre in Folkestone.

Folkestone Jam Night
2025-08-23 18:00 - 23:00
Welcome to The Folkestone Jam, a space for musicians and singers to connect, collaborate, and create.
The night flows naturally, blending structured performances with spontaneous jams. It’s a chance to meet fellow musicians, try something new, and enjoy making music together in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Bring your instrument, your voice, or just come along to enjoy the music. And don’t forget to try our handcrafted pizzas and signature cocktails while you’re here!

Live Music: Alabaster Orphans supported by Cherry
2025-08-14 19:00 - 23:00
Live music from Alabaster Orphans, with a support set from Cherry.

A Folke’in Drag Contest
2025-08-12 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-08-05 18:00 - 23:00
Welcome to A Folke’in Drag Contest – a Kent-wide competition looking for the next Kent Drag Superstar.
Judges: Dita Garbo (Rupaul’s DragRace Uk), Hugh Mann & Fever Dream
Winners from each heat will compete in the Grand Final for the chance to win a paid gig at Kings Queens & Inbetweens on Saturday 30th August at The Tower Theatre in Folkestone.

Live Music: The Melbies, Pizza Weasal & Well’ard
2025-08-10 17:00 - 20:00
Live music from The Melbies, Pizza Weasel and Well’ard. 5-8pm, free entry / pay what you like on the door!

Live Music: The Calaveras, SuperZero & Delicia
2025-08-09 19:00 - 23:00
Live music from The Calaveras, SuperZero and Delicia!
A night of alternative rock & metal.
Free entry, but donations to the bands are very welcome!
