Live Music: Matt Bawtree, Oliver, Colin Chambers & Charlie Burton
2025-05-03 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London)
Matt Bawtree has exploded onto the music scene with his first single “Starting Line” in March. After supporting Frank Turner at the Leas Cliff Hall in April he is bringing the full band to the music workshop for his first ever headline show on May 3rd! Oliver Futcher (oliver) is also playing his first originals show as support for Matt as well as Folkestone Legends Colin Chambers and Charlie Burton performing songs from pre 1940. Come on down for a variety of talent with songs written from 120 years ago to songs written last week. Tickets are very limited!

SupaJam presents: Oakley Osmond, stardum & more
2025-05-08 18:30 - 23:00
Students from SupaJam Canterbury are hosting and performing at this special show. Find out more info about who they are and what they do: https://www.semmuk.com/canterbury

Live Music: Samuel Ashton & The Instincts + Rudy Warman & The Heavy Weather
2025-05-10 19:30 - 23:00
A very special occasion as two of Folkestone’s favourite bands come together for a night of soulful music at The Music Workshop on Saturday May 10th.
Samuel Ashton & the Instincts + Rudy Warman & the Heavy Weather
Samuel Ashton and Rudy Warman are old school mates who go back 25 years and both share a passion for creating music.
This one is not to be missed as they appear with their bands in their hometown.
Doors : 7:30pm Tickets £10 in Advance / £14 On the Door

Live Music: Elevator Duo, Relton & Iona McBain
2025-05-15

Musical Bingo hosted by AiMATE
2025-05-16 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-06-20 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-07-18 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: Manband, Rhino Tranq, Oscar, Tom Alldritt
2025-05-17 18:30 - 23:00
LOWTIDE 01: We bringing live music back to Folkestone babyyyy— Expect BEAUTIFUL noise and indeed the unexpected, all under one roof.
On the bill: Manband, closing the night are chaotic noise rockers from Margate – not one to miss; Rhino Tranq, Folkestone’s own alt-rock juggernauts; Oscar, serving up a mix of Midwest emo with a folk-punk twist in their Folkestone debut; and Tom Alldritt, opening the night with a soulful indie acoustic set.
It’s a night where anything can happen, and probably will.
Expect a bit of everything: heavy, soft, loud, quiet, and everything in between. Get in early, stay late, and let’s dance people.

Sing Folk
2025-05-20 18:30 - 22:30
Join us for a joyful evening of folk and shanty singing led by local performer Anna Braithwaite. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned pro, you are invited to lead a song, sing along or simply listen at this informal, acoustic session. Come and share your favourite traditional song from anywhere in the world or bring an original folk song. We look forward to meeting you at the first session of what we hope will become a regular community event.
Venue: Music Workshop, 1B Town Walk, Folkestone CT20 2AD
Timings: Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Music finishes at around 9pm with a break halfway. 11pm close.
Free entry with cash donations welcomed.
If you have any questions about access or anything else please contact: thesingfolk@gmail.com
Come join the throng!

Live Music: Roxanne Hicks
2025-05-22 19:00 - 23:00
Singer Roxanne Hicks will be performing some of her favourite songs with a range of musicians and singers.
Special appearances include members of Pretty Crap, HotRox and Grooveshack, plus Charisma Hicks will be making her Folkestone debut.

Live Music: ATHEeNA, Take Too, The Shindigs
2025-05-23 19:00 - 23:00

Folkestone Jam Night
2025-05-24 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!#TheFolkestoneJam #WhereMusiciansMeetToPlay #FolkestoneMusic #JamSession

Lucy May Walker's Writer's Round
2025-05-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-06-29 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-07-27 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: -4°
2025-05-29 19:00 - 23:00
Come See -4° Live!
Ready for a night of raw energy and nonstop music? -4° is here to bring the heat with high-energy punk rock and alternative covers from the ‘90s to today. We’re a group of friends who love music and know how to throw a show that’ll have you moving, singing, and feeling alive. Whether you’re reliving old favorites or discovering new anthems, we promise a set packed with passion, chaos, and pure fun.
Don’t miss out – grab your tickets now and let’s make some noise together!

Sand and Stone Sessions featuring SKIES
2025-05-31 19:00 - 23:00
Come and join us for our fifth Sand and Stone Sessions gig! These bi-monthly nights will feature performances from Sand and Stone and some of the amazing artists we have met along the way.
This month’s Sessions artist is SKIES (acoustic set), a fellow two piece band from Folkestone who’s music fuses pop, rock and emo. Ali and Jericho have had their music played on BBC radio 1, BBC Introducing as well as the ‘New Music Friday’ Spotify playlist and we are so excited to have them play the next Session show with us. Their debut album ‘Is It All In Our Heads?’ was released and taken on tour last year, so we highly recommend that you give it a listen before coming.
Where: The Music Workshop
Doors: 7pm
SKIES will be performing their acoustic set at 7.45pm, followed by Sand and Stone with their full band sound at 9pm.
Tickets are £8, with a third of all sales being donated to a UK based conservation charity who work help to protect the beautiful world we live on.
We hope to see some new and old faces coming down to enjoy the music and have a bit of a boogie!

Jimmy's Jam
2025-06-06 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-07-04 18:00 - 23:00
Jam Night hosted by Jimmy and the Riddles – first Friday of every month, free entry!

Live Music: Xav Clarke
2025-06-12 19:00 - 23:00

Live Music: Malcura (Australia)
2025-07-01 19:00 - 23:00
Malcura are Australia’s most exciting Flamenco-Fusion group. Honing their craft as buskers in Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall, Malcura have since captivated the Australian public with their exceptional musicianship and distinctive sound, which fuses Flamenco instrumentation with Latin rhythms and a Rock’n’Roll mentality.
Malcura creates music for the soul; it’s a feeling as much as it is a sound.
Renowned for their busking performance of “Gerudo Valley” from Zelda (with over 11 million views on YouTube) and their lively audience participation, Malcura will be keeping dancefloors moving at Glastonbury Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival and venues all across Europe this Summer and are sure to lift your spirits!
Web page: http://malcura.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/malcura
Instagram: http://instagram.com/malcura
Bandcamp: http://malcura.bandcamp.com
Live Video (Keyzer Soze): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2nCBZCB2Y4

Live Music: The Zombie Killers, Puppits & Fortune Faded Glory
2025-07-05 19:00 - 23:00
Live music from The Zombie Killers, Puppits & Fortune Faded Glory. Free entry/donations on the door. From 7pm!

Live Music: Alex McNeice
2025-07-10 19:00 - 23:00
Alex is a singer/songwriter performing a mix of covers and originals. His performance is theatrical, energetic, and full of humour. This event will take you through his music journey through his own songs and a mix of covers that have played a part in his journey. We’d love for you to join us at this event, and enjoy this unique performance.

Live Music: 100 Dollar Stereo & Joe Mulroe
2025-07-12 19:00 - 23:00

Jam Night
2025-07-19 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!
#TheFolkestoneJam #WhereMusiciansMeetToPlay #FolkestoneMusic #JamSession

Live Music: Phenomenal K
2025-07-24 19:00 - 23:00

Live Music: Boyce’s Blues Band
2025-07-26 19:00 - 23:00
Live music from Boyce’s Blues Band – a full band performing covers of up-tempo country, blues and rock music. With support from The Shindigs. Free Entry!

A Folke’in Drag Contest
2025-07-29 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
If you’ve got what it takes sign up to compete: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ1oq0O4k5RIasz4M_fyxHhwD6Rz-j10hcXB0MwF4fPeS-rQ/viewform?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLPLAdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp7HDbsv7LRYbHM6x0LRx-ZmMVgxlLlZK4cUeEIsqGYX6Epc0qgb-eo7KCGfh_aem_cqndhElE_NiOILk7wPB9CQ
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: Poppy Prescott & Meg Bird
2025-07-31 19:00 - 23:00
Join songwriters Poppy Prescott and Meg Bird for a special seaside to city co-headline tour.
Meg Bird and Poppy Prescott met through a love and respect for each others’ music. Surrounded by all their mutual friends, they first performed together in October 2024. They loved it so much, they decided to do it all again, travelling through their local towns and cities, in a bid to introduce their songs to each others’ communities. Expect a gentle evening of soaring melodies and soulful vocals from two of the most exciting, emerging songwriters in the South East.
Thursday 31st July

Open Band Night
2025-08-01 18:00 - 23:00
Join us for a one-off 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 2nd August at 6pm
