The Music Workshop

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

Live Music: Samuel Ashton & The Instincts + Rudy Warman & The Heavy Weather
2025-05-10 19:30 - 23:00 (Europe/London)
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

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: Matt Bawtree, Oliver, Colin Chambers & Charlie Burton
2025-05-03 19:00 - 23:00
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!

Jimmy's Jam
2025-05-02 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-04-04 18:00 - 23:00, 2025-03-07 18:00 - 23:00
Jam Night hosted by Jimmy and the Riddles – first Friday of every month, free entry!

Live Music: Longfall supported by grassmell
2025-05-01 19:00 - 23:00
Longfall are a Kent-based alt-rock band playing original music with powerful melodies and provocative storytelling.
Grassmell is a Kent based solo artist whose genre can best be described as alternative pop-rock. With a signature sound distinguished by its captivating melodies and distinctive flair, grassmell captivates audiences with his natural and authentic approach to music

Lucy May Walker's Writer's Round
2025-04-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-30 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: Hidden Bittern, Miss-Fit Sisters and SHE-BITE plus DJ NICONICO
2025-04-26 19:00 - 23:00
Hidden Bittern and Unglam Folkestone present…

The chance to catch three of Folkestone’s finest, catchiest, noisiest, most fun, most female bands TOGETHER on one Saturday night bill, plus DJ NICONICO (Bimbeaux Collective).

This is an absolute celebration of Folkestone’s grassroots music scene. All three bands started playing less than 18 months ago. Boom.

Hidden Bittern are Folkestone’s premier bird-based punk band. Their catchy indie pop will ruffle yr feathers, take you through the Twilight movies in three minutes, and leave you spinning like you’re on a wheely chair.

Miss-Fit Sisters and SHE-BITE came roaring out of the Unglamorous Music movement in Folkestone. These all-women bands play post-punk and garage punk, where the only rules are: make music and have fun!

Come and experience some proper local energy and inventiveness.

There will be: shouting, bad dancing, silly lyrics, fashion rebellion, songs about IVF, teen vampires and fat.

There will be no: twiddling your thumbs between bands.

Oh, and DJ NICONICO has been given one word to go on after the bands: ‘BANGERS’.

£8, £6 concs. Get tickets while you can.

Live Music: ALMAHATA
2025-04-24 19:00 - 23:00
Almahata (loosely translating to ‘the souls natural sound’) is the musical project of singer/songwriter Phoebe Warden. Having taken time away from this project over the past year whilst touring internationally with friend and fellow songwriter, Bess Atwell, Phoebe is returning to the stage for an intimate, hometown show in Folkestone.
What to expect from the evening? Connection, honesty and creating community through vulnerability. A short soundbath in lieu of a support act. The experience behind each song. Songs from 2014 and songs from 2025. Hopefully a few laughs along the way too.
‘What’s the music like?’ – https://lnkfi.re/IYEQcy4v

Folkestone Jam Night
2025-04-19 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

Musical Bingo hosted by AiMATE
2025-04-18 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: Pleistocene Megafauna & PSQ
2025-04-17 19:00 - 23:00
Step into an immersive night of live electronic music and ambient soundscapes at The Music Workshop, Folkestone, on 17th April. Featuring the enigmatic Pleistocene Megafauna, known for expansive synth work and experimental layering, alongside veteran 90s pirate radio DJ PSQ (Paddy), a regular on Bloop London and a resident DJ for Folkestone Techno Social who showcases new and recent moody electronic releases, championing lesser known artists and labels from around the world.

Cool Hot Industries Presents: THE OVERJOYED, Larry_73 & Jrugs
2025-04-12 19:00 - 23:00
SATURDAY SLOP WITH COOL HOT INDUSTRIES : Blow away the winter blooz, we’ve bagged your favourite sunshine spitters THE OVERJOYED to kick off the season with an absolute banger (N mash!) supplementary servings of Larry_73 and Jrugs are sure to fill the emotional pie hole , and see us right to welcome those longer nights. SPECIAL OFFER FREE ENTRY (donations welcome 🙂 delicious!

Live Music: Greensand, Bradley Higgins & Liberty
2025-04-10 19:00 - 23:00
Live music from Greensand, Bradley Higgins and Liberty. Free entry / PWYW
greensand.bandcamp.comsoundcloud.com/greensandyoutube.com/@greensandmusic

Blue Reef Sessions ft. Harry Pane & ForestFloor
2025-04-05 19:00 - 23:00
We’re kicking off this year’s Blue Reef Sessions with an intimate night of live music on Saturday, April 5th at The Music Workshop, Folkestone.
Headlining the night is the incredible Harry Pane, known for his soulful song writing and heartfelt performances, bringing raw emotion and storytelling to the stage.
Supporting him is Forest Floor, a duo crafting beautifully delicate, slow-burning acoustic music. Expect intricate guitar work, rich harmonies, and songs that pull you in and stay with you.
📍 Venue: The Music Workshop, 1B Town Walk, Folkestone CT20 2AD
🎟️ Tickets: £10.00
🚪 Doors Open: 19:00
#BlueReefSessions #LiveMusic #HarryPane #ForestFloor #FolkestoneMusic

Live Music: Jack Bowden, Joe Mulroe & Izzy Woodland
2025-04-03 19:00 - 23:00
Jack Bowden
A singer-songwriter from South East Kent. He has a gift for word play and his (often humorous) songs give a cheeky and heartfelt insight into nightlife and modern romance. He’ll be sure to keep you smiling throughout his set.
Joe MulroeA solo acoustic singer-songwriter from Dover looking to captivate your attention with heart-felt lyricism and an ear for melody. With a six-string guitar and striking voice, Joe continues to refine his sound on the stages and in back rooms of bars in East Kent.
Izzy Woodland
Described by BBC Introducing’s Abbie McCarthy as an artist who “has such a way with words”, Dover singer-songwriter Izzy Woodland is not one you want to miss! Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, positivity and the world through her lens, Izzy’s lyrics capture the essence of life and all the lessons that come with it, and hopes to create music that can feature in the soundtrack of people’s live

Folkestone Jam Night: Where Musicians Meet to Play
2025-03-30 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-16 18:00 - 21:00
Welcome to The Folkestone Jam, a space for musicians and singers to connect, collaborate, and create.
Write your name and song choice on the sign-up sheet, and we’ll gather musicians to perform alongside you—whether it’s an original song or a cover, everyone is welcome to join in.
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 #OpenMicWithABand #CollaborativeMusic #LiveMusicFolkestone #FolkestoneEvents #TheMusicWorkshop #MusicianCommunity
#HandcraftedPizzas
#SignatureCocktails
#FolkestoneEats
#FoodAndMusic

Sand & Stone Sessions
2025-03-29 19:00 - 23:00
🌊Sand and Stone Sessions 4.0🌊
Come and join us for the fourth 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 High Tide, a Canterbury based 3 piece band who are full of energy, laughter and sing-a-long songs. We have been good friends with James, Ben and Dave for a LONG time and have played alongside them many times before. However, is has been far too long, so we thought it’s about we get together again.
Where: The Music Workshop
Doors: 7pm
Sand and Stone will performing with their full band sound at 7.45pm, followed by High Tide at 9pm.
Tickets are £8 and we hope to see some new and old faces coming down to enjoy the music and have a bit of a boogie!
@folkestonemusic @folkestonefoghorn @folkestone.events @folkestone_all_things

Live Music: Chess Smith, Iona McBain & Daisie
2025-03-27 19:00 - 23:00
Chess Smith’s Single Release Show! With support from Iona McBain and Daisie.

Live Music: Green Diesel, Nick Lawrence, Lorel
2025-03-22

Live Music: Mortlake & John Smillie
2025-03-16 14:00 - 17:00
Live music from Mortlake and John Smillie.

Live Music: Shindigs, Delicia & Ashleigh Stoker
2025-03-15 19:00 - 23:00
Live music from Shindigs, Delicia & Ashleigh Stoker

Live Music: Django Chutney
2025-03-14 19:00 - 23:00
Brighton based gypsy-jazz trio Django Chutney have been blowing away audiences since October 2021. A chance meeting of great minds and kindred spirits led to an instantaneous connection and a first gig that went on for over 6 hours (and only finished because it was closing time at the bar!)
An infectious love of performing – whether its jazz, blues, folk or Black Sabbath – has helped propel this trio into a non-stop run of shows around the festivals, pubs and jazz clubs of the UK.
Their combination of 3 part vocal harmonies, huge repertoire that draws from so many eras and genres of the 20th century, virtuosic guitar show-offery, and ridiculous sense of fun and musical adventure has helped them secure fans not only from the sometimes staid jazz-world, but from across the spectrum – all ages, and all musical tastes will find something to enjoy in Django Chutneys hugely entertaining and energetic performances.
Friday 14th March
Doors at 7pm. Support TBA.

Sisters in Song Open Stage
2025-03-08 19:00 - 23:00
To celebrate International Women’s Day there will be a special Sisters in Song Open Stage. This is in collaboration with incredible singer-songwriter Jo Hook and Folkestone Songwriting Festival.
Other art forms welcome to this very special open mic event.
Pass the hat donations for local charity ‘Baby Basics Folkestone’

Bottomless Brunch with Musical Bingo!
2025-03-08 13:30 - 15:00
Get ready for 90 minutes of bottomless Prosecco, delicious pizza, cocktails and musical bingo fun with prizes at The Music Workshop!
Only 20 spots available
What’s Included?
£39 Ticket
90 minutes of bottomless Prosecco, one pizza of your choice, and 1 cocktail to start.
£29 Ticket (no pizza)
90 minutes of bottomless Prosecco and 1 cocktail to start.
Non-Alcoholic Option Available! – Swap bottomless Prosecco for No-secco (alcohol-free sparkling wine) or unlimited mocktails!
Musical Bingo – Mark off songs instead of numbers and win boozy prizes!
Hosted by Aimate – A high-energy host bringing the fun, the banter, and the beats!
📅 Saturday 8th March | 🕜 1:30pm | 📍 The Music Workshop
🎟 Tickets are extremely limited –Think you’ve got what it takes to win big at Musical Bingo? Book your tickets now!

Closed for Private Hire
2025-03-01
