Last year, Folkestone made history – electing Tony Vaughan as its first-ever Labour MP after more than 70 years of Conservative rule. But earlier this year, Kent (along with many other parts of the country) swung hard to Reform. What happened? Where did the energy go? And is Keir Starmer’s Labour already losing touch with […]
Which drinks define us? From gin palaces to tequila shots, tonic fads to teetotalism – what do our choices say about class, identity and change? And in a town like Folkestone – built on bars, beer gardens and beachside boozers – how does alcohol shape who we are? Join cultural historian Dr Steven Parissien for […]
Tina, You Gotta See Her An electrifying celebration of the undisputed Queen of rock-n-roll, What's Love Gotta Do With It? - The Tina Turner Story is the ultimate night out for all fans of the iconic performer! Taking you on a whistlestop tour through her 50-year career, expect to hear all the hits, including Private […]
Desire is messy. Tender. Dangerous. Quiet. An unexpectedly wet kiss in the kitchen. A date gone very well indeed. Great sex thrills us, undoes us, comforts and sustains us – and when written well, it can stay with the reader forever. Join Leone Ross, award-winning author, editor and literary force, for a fearless, freeing writing […]
Lisa Jewell is one of the biggest names in dark psychological thrillers – and she’s coming to Folkestone. The UK’s most addictive writers, whose every novel dominates the charts and gets readers texting “OMG” at 2am, will take to the Quarterhouse stage for one night only – to talk all things murder, mystery and suspense. […]
Folkestone New Music Talk Artists David Matthews talks about his music.With a singular body of work spanning almost 60 years, David Matthews has established an international reputation as one of the leading symphonists of our time. ‘Few other living composers can deploy the classical virtues of clarity, tradition and restraint to such cogent ends’ (Tempo) Ticket […]
Sara Pascoe's star has steadily risen since the early 2010s, with frequent appearances on TV comedy panel shows, podcasts, hosting duties on BBC's The Great British Sewing Bee and more putting her squarely in the mainstream. See her live on stage in 2025 where her unabashed and hilarious style will be on display once more […]
Promoter Folkestone New Music ConcertArtists Lotte Betts-Dean (mezzo) Brett Dean (viola) Programme …perform music by Brett Dean Brett Dean is one of the world’s leading figures in contemporary music. His ‘heart-wrenchingly beautiful’ opera ‘Hamlet’ has received acclaimed performances at Glyndebourne, the Metropolitan Opera in New York and in Sydney. For over fourteen years he was also a […]
Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly with the Hip Hop House Band live at Quarterhouse. The Hip Hop House Band has been raising the roof with high-energy performances since 2017. Known for their electrifying stage presence and serious musical talent, they bring the biggest beats and boldest bars from across […]
Sounds Folkestone Young Strings Type of event Concert Artists The wonderful Sounds Folkestone Young Strings show off their latest programme. Directed by Floriane Peycelon (Also: SFYS will be performing a 15 minute Christmas slot in Folkestone Symphony’s Christmas Family Concert on Saturday 13 December 2025 – 3pm at Holy Trinity Church, Sandgate Road, Folkestone CT20 […]