The Music Workshop

Workshop: The Guitar in Songwriting with Gavin Alexander
2026-02-08 13:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London)
Ages 14-18, free entry! Book here

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

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

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

Folkestone A Cappella Choir Rehearsals - Every Monday
2026-02-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00
Folkestone A Cappella is a welcoming and friendly vocal group focused on creating beautiful harmonies together. We meet every Monday from 7-9pm at The Music Workshop, Folkestone.

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

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

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

Workshop: Songwriting with Lucy May Walker
2026-01-27 16:30 - 18:00

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

An Evening In Conversation with Annie Whitehead and Carol Grimes
2026-01-23 19:00 - 23:00
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

Jack Pound’s Open Stage
2026-01-22 19:00 - 23:00
Come and listen to local performers get up on stage at the Music Workshop, have a coffee or a beer – or get up on the stage yourself and give us a song or a tune.
All levels welcome – all genres, all instruments, bands, duos and solo artists.
An event for live performance and accompaniment and respectful listening
It’s your stage……

Musical Bingo hosted by AiMATE
2026-01-16 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-19 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!

New Year’s Eve Party
2025-12-31 18:00 - 2026-01-01 01:00

Lucy May Walker's Writer's Round
2025-12-28 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.

DJs: Daddy Chronic, RBZ Doji, Turbulence, Squibbs
2025-12-21 18:00 - 23:00
UNIQUEMAS
RBZ’ & friends Christmas Special
DJ Line Up:
Daddy Chronic
RBZ Doji
Turbulence
Squibbs
Live at The Music Workshop
Sunday 21st December
From 6pm
Tickets £5 on the door

Live Music: A Pretty Crap Christmas
2025-12-20 19:00 - 23:00

A Folke’in Drag Contest FINAL
2025-12-16 18:30 - 23:00

Folkestone A Cappella Christmas Concert
2025-12-13 19:00 - 22:00
Get your tickets now!

Closed for Private Hire
2025-12-12 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-12-06 19:00 - 23:00

The Guitar Workshop
2025-12-10 19:00 - 22:00
On Wednesday evenings, The Music Workshop transforms into our guitar club. In a fun and supportive environment, we’ll learn a setlist of songs tailored for all levels, from beginners to advanced players. At the end of each term, we come together for a group performance at The Music Workshop, showcasing what we’ve learned to an audience.
included each week:
– 90-minute group session, learning new songs and skills in a fun, relaxed environment.
– Expert group and individual tutoring.
– A chance to jam and socialize after the session.
Click below to find out more and join our group:
The Guitar Workshop

A Folke’in Drag Contest
2025-12-09 18:30 - 23:00

The Guitar Workshop - Beginners
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:00
On Wednesday evenings, The Music Workshop transforms into our guitar club. In a fun and supportive environment, we’ll learn a setlist of songs tailored for all levels, from beginners to advanced players. At the end of each term, we come together for a group performance at The Music Workshop, showcasing what we’ve learned to an audience.
included each week:
– 90-minute group session, learning new songs and skills in a fun, relaxed environment.
– Expert group and individual tutoring.
– A chance to jam and socialize after the session.
