Strange Cargo - The Resident Platform
2024-11-20 13:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Folkestone West Station Car Park, CT20 3PA
Invite you to join them for the unveiling of two bronze sculptures created for Cheriton by artist Clara Hastrup and participants from MIND.
Cakes and tea being served.
RSVP to info@strangecargo.org.uk

Discobility Folkestone
2024-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
A safe place for SEND Adults to party, dance & make new friends, irrespective of their unique abilities.

Tickets from £8.50

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Please note that this event has loud music, flashing lights and smoke machines
Maximum 1 free carer ticket, per full price ticket
Fully accessible venue, with plenty of seating, but please note that the toilet does not have a hoist

The Jerseys
2024-11-23 14:30 - 16:00 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
The Jerseys are the UK’s #1 Tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and are back by popular demand for their fourth consecutive year!

Incredible falsettos, beautiful acapellas – the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the 60s and 70s – with a huge repertoire including ‘Sherry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘My Eyes Adored You’, ‘Grease’, Rag Doll’, ‘Stay’, ‘Lets Hang On’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ before finishing off with headline hit ‘Oh What A Night’! This is much more than just another tribute show – this is a celebration of fantastic music performed by an array of incredible talent.
The Jerseys have performed in various prestigious venues, visiting the length and breadth of the UK. Some notable shows include a performance for Her Majesty The Queen on The Long Walk, Windsor Castle for her 90th Birthday Celebrations, and internationally including The Paris Casino in Las Vegas.
Along with their LIVE 4 piece band of internationally renowned musicians, this all-singing all-dancing show features hit after hit, comedy and more – the complete night out which will have you dancing in the aisles of the theatre and leave you ‘beggin’ for more!
Saturday 23rd November, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tickets £26 | £24 Concessions (over 65s/under 18s)
Doors open one hour before each performance

Carols commissioned by Kings College Cambridge.
2024-11-23 19:30 - 21:30 | The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe, Church Street,, Folkestone, CT20 1SW
Folkestone New Music are delighted to announce that the New London Chamber Choir , who for four decades, has been one of the outstanding groups at festivals across Europe.
Specialising in contemporary works, the choir performs contemporary works for mixed chorus.
This concert showcases a selection of modern Christmas Carols commissioned by Kings College, Cambridge for their world-famous Christmas Eve Service of Nine Lessons and Carols.
A splendid way to look forward to this year’s service.
Admission £15 at the door

The Shepway Singers In Praise of Music & St. Cecilia
2024-11-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Sandagte Road, Folkestone, CT20 2HQ
The Shepway Singers entertain you with songs from
Britten – Gershwin – Stanford
Folksongs – Lewis and more
Retiring collection

The Jive Aces Not Quite Christmas Show
2024-11-24 19:30 - 21:30 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
Get ready to swing into the holidays with the UK’s No. 1 jive and swing band, the Jive Aces!
The band has been touring the world all year, spreading swinging sunshine wherever they go. Now, the Jive Aces bring you a night of unforgettable entertainment, vintage style. Expect well-known classics, some rare surprises, and even a few original tunes, alongside just a sprinkle of seasonally-appropriate songs (it’s not quite Christmas after all!).
From jumping swing to rockin’ rhythm and blues, hot jazz to cool crooners, the Jive Aces guarantee a night of toe-tapping fun for everyone. Their new album “Keeping The Show on the Road” has been garnering rave reviews from critics, dancers and listeners alike and is available now.
The Jive Aces were also the first live band to reach Britain’s Got Talent finals, and even received a coveted “11” from Strictly’s Len Goodman! With appearances at major shows and festivals worldwide, and their music featured on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, Netflix, Fox TV and more, the Jive Aces are a surefire way to get you in the holiday spirit in style. Don’t miss this swinging spectacular!
Featuring Special Guests Grazia Bevilacqua, The Folkestone Teenyboppers, and The Jukebox Sweethearts.
“Infectious, uplifting and marvellous!” – Len Goodman
“Simply sensational”- The Stage

Tickets:
Standard Adult – £23.50
Concessions (under 18’s and over 65’s) – £21.50

Rewind to the 70's with Stagecoach
2024-11-29 19:30 - 21:30 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
Stagecoach presents ‘Rewind to the 70s’, a show featuring the stunning vocals of Sue Caroline and the sensational Andy Wall Band.
A fantastic uplifting concert, celebrating some of the biggest hits from the the 70s; including songs from some of the greatest artists of all time such as Gladys Knight, Donna Summer, Barbra Streisand, Kiki Dee, Karen Carpenter, Gloria Gayner and many more.
A feel-good show which will have you reminiscing the golden age of the 70s and have you dancing in your seats.
Dressing to impress is optional, singing along is optional, but enjoying yourself is imperative!
Tickets £18.50
Doors 6.30pm | Unreserved seating

Flourishing Folkestone by Friends of Folkestone Old Cemetery
2024-11-30 15:00 - 17:00 | The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2QR
The Old Folkestone Cemetery in Cheriton Road was opened in 1856 and has around 15,000 graves – many with double burials. It hosts 45 Commonwealth War Graves and three Victoria Cross recipients. There is a Cross of Sacrifice and two Grade II Listed memorials – one for the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) and another to the crew of the German Warship SMS Grosser Kurfürst, which sank near Folkestone in 1878.

With so many laid to rest in the cemetery, there are naturally many stories to be uncovered. Join us to hear about the people who built Folkestone and some surprising stories of other residents of the town. Furthermore, the Friends have also surveyed the wildlife found in the cemetery and will be telling us what can be found there.
The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR
Admission £5
PLEASE NOTE THE DIFFERENT START TIME – DOORS OPEN AT 3PM for a 3.15PM START.
Refreshments will be served during an intermission.

Kings , Queens and Inbetweens
2024-11-30 20:00 - 23:00 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
Dita Garbo
Appearing on BBC Drag Race UK season 6 Drag artist, performer, host, producer & educator, Dita Garbo is many things.
Returning to Drag in 2021 after 20 years when she first started working as a drag artist in Madrid, she soon started Punk&Plume’s Kings Queens & Inbetweens, a drag cabaret night which continues on today to sell out audiences.
From TV appearances, hosting events, brunches and prides to educating in schools and working with the local lgbtq+ community. Dita is a performer at heart, living, travelling and working as a professional dancer around the world for over a decade. She is a seasoned professional with years of experience on stage and our hostess with the mostess.
Kiki Snatch
Appearing on BBC Drag Race UK season 6 is an unapologetic, fierce and camp queen of pure energy and love!
She will have you captivated with all the moves and musicality and have you giggling with their easy going and free spirited humour. “A KIKI is a party, For calming all your nerves” – so let’s SNATCH up the fun you’re always sure of a good time when you’re with Miss Kiki Snatch.
Hugh Mann
Hugh Mann is a Completely Ordinary Human Man – he enjoys ‘Long walks on the beach, drinking piña coladas and getting caught by the rain’. There’s absolutely NOTHING suspicious going on.
Loved by Mums Everywhere, Hugh Mann has a Victoria Wood style of writing, performing his own original comedy songs.
Ula Lah
Fr. slang, an exclamation of surprise, admiration or excitement. Ula Lah is a lip sync artist, signer and all-round sultry clown. This auburn beauty combines polish, humour and a little bit of heart.
After finishing as 1st runner up of Not Another Drag Competition (2022) and winner of Not Another Drag Competition All Stars. Ula Lah is making her mark on the UK drag scene with recent performances at Pride in London, Birmingham Pride and as part of the Queerdos Cabaret roster at Wilderness Festival.
£16 (unreserved seating)
VIP Package for 2 £60 (includes a bottle of Prosecco & a reserved table)
Doors 7pm | Strictly 18+

Trees of Love - Pilgrims Hospice Event
2024-12-01 17:00 - 18:00 | All Soul’s Church, Cheriton High St,, Folkestone, CT19 4HE
This December, dedicate a dove to someone special and join us at our hospice remembrance services, or at a special alternative service in the local community.

The festive season can be such a joyous time filled with warmth and celebration, but it can also be the hardest time of year when you’re missing someone. At Pilgrims Hospices, we open our hospices and our hearts to you and invite you to join us for Trees of Love 2024, the largest remembrance in east Kent.

Beautiful doves are dedicated in memory of your loved ones, which decorate the Trees of Love at venues across east Kent. Then, we welcome you to join us to watch as your doves are beautifully illuminated at one of our remembrance services, where you can enjoy carol singing and festive refreshments, and take time to pause and reflect with those who may be going through similar experiences.
Your dove dedications will decorate the Christmas trees throughout December, and will be available to view until early January.
To take part in Trees of Love 2024, simply follow the link below or contact our friendly Supporter Relations Team on 01227 782062 to dedicate a dove today.

Remembrance Service

Winter Spooktakular - Folkestone Community Players
2024-12-03 19:30 - 21:00 | South Kent Community Church, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, CT20 2QR
Folkestone Community Players
Free entry – donations welcome
Email: hello@skcc.info

What the Dickens? By Clare Norburn
2024-12-04 19:30 - 21:30 | The Green Room, The Grand,, Folkestone, Select a State:, CT20 2XL, United Kingdom
A collision of theatre and music.
Charles Dickens life becomes strangely entangled with Scrooge’s as he’s haunted by women he mistreated, soundtracked by colourful Victorian songs, street music, caerols and folk dances performed by a cast who act, sing and play instruments – sometimes all at the same time!
BAFTA-nominated Director – Award winning writer – renowned actor – musicians.
Tickets £20 standard, £16 concession, £5 student/child from www.thetelling.co.uk/dickens-folkestone

Happy Box of Imps
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
The Improv Comedy Extravaganza – with a Christmas theme!
Love “Whose Line Is It Anyway” and “Mock The Week”? Then this is a show for you!
Back for their tenth performance at The Tower, but this time we want everything Christmas related!

Happy Box of Imps is an improv show featuring local talent, and if you joined them last time, this evening is guaranteed to be completely different. You never know what to expect, and neither do they!
The evening will include short-form scenes and silly games, which are completely unscripted and unplanned. Audience involvement is key – the ideas come from you! Bring along suggestions of scenes you’d like to see, situations, emotions, occupations and random lines you’d like us to include, and see if they make it into the show.
You can expect an interactive evening full of unpredictable dialogue, and lots of laughter, to help kick start the holidays with a dose of crazy humour!
May contain adult humour.
“I laughed so hard I lost my voice the next day!” ★★★★★
“My face still aches from the last one!” ★★★★★
“Brilliant night out!” ★★★★★
“Every show is different” ★★★★★
www.happyboxofimps.com
£8 per person. Special group deal 10 tickets for the price of 8!
Doors from 6.30pm | Unreserved seating

Christmas Festival
2024-12-07 10:15 - 14:00 | The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe, Church Street,, Folkestone, CT20 1SW
Music, Food and gifts at remarkable prices!

The doors open at 10.15 as the Folkestone Gospel Singers will be singing at 10.30. Please note the earlier closing time of 2.00pm as there are things going on elsewhere which some people might want to visit.

If you would like to have a stall, the cost is £15 per table please contact Jenny on 07947 324350. Please provide your own table if possible as we usually don’t have many to spare.

It would be great if you could come and set up on Friday – any time from 11.00. We will have to be out of the church by 4.00 as there will be a Vigil in the church from 4.30.

Please also bring a cloth or cover for your stall and maybe don’t leave anything of huge value on the stall. I am sure everything will be safe.

I know it won’t take some of you very long to set up so perhaps you would prefer to come on Saturday morning – from 9.15.

Christmas is Coming Concert
2024-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Holy Trinity Church, Sandagte Road, Folkestone, CT20 2HQ
Folkestone Choral Society
Tickets £15 (under 18’s free)
www.folkestonechoralsociety.org

Creative Quarter Carol Service
2024-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe, Church Street,, Folkestone, CT20 1SW
It’s time to dig out your festive jumper and join the Creative Quarter for our annual Christmas Carol Concert, in partnership with St Mary & St Eanswythe’s Church. This special evening has become something of a Creative Quarter tradition and is the perfect opportunity for the community to come together, meet new people and celebrate the festive season.
As well as traditional Christmas Carols, the service also features a programme of live music, readings and performances by members of our creative community.
This is a free, non-ticketed event for all to enjoy, so arrive early to choose your preferred seat.
Following this event there is a Connecting Creatives networking drinks at The Clearing in the Quarterhouse at 7.30pm – please search ‘connecting creatives’ on this website.

Aladdin
2024-12-13 19:00 - 21:30 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
Step into a world of enchantment with our fabulous Christmas pantomime – Aladdin!
A fairytale of true love, magical wishes and a treasure trove of festive fun, that’s simply Genie-us!
Join Aladdin, Jasmine, the eccentric Genie and Bodger’s Badger on a journey filled with love, adventure, a touch of mischievous mayhem, and mashed potato! With colourful costumes, plenty of silliness, laugh out loud comedy and a sparkling cast, Aladdin is perfect for all the family!
16 dates in all go to office@towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk
Stalls
Adults £20 | Members £18 | Under 18s £13 | Family ticket £63 (2 adults & 2 under 18s)
Gallery
Adults £18 | Members £16 | Under 18s £13 | Family ticket £58 (2 adults & 2 under 18s)
Approx. running time 2.5 hours | Doors open one hour before each performance

Christmas Choir Concert
2024-12-14 18:00 - 19:30 | The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe, Church Street,, Folkestone, CT20 1SW
A musical Christmas celebration from Folkestone’s very own Shepway Voices, Youth Voices, Primary Singers and Headstrong Singers.
Tickets £5/ £7.50 and £10
secretary@masccharity.org.uk
Proceeds in aid of Music and Arts for the Shepway Community
Reg charity 1170602

Bayle Music at The Grand
2024-12-21 15:00 - 17:00 | The Green Room, The Grand,, Folkestone, Select a State:, CT20 2XL, United Kingdom
Part 1 – Alex Rider (harp) solos
Part 2 Britten Ceremony of Carols with Grand Mansions Chorale
£15 per ticket
All enquiries for Bayle Music 07723767624

Christmas Celebrations
2024-12-22 19:00 - 21:00 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
Get in the Christmas spirit and join us for an evening of Christmas carols, featuring the Hythe Salvation Army Band and the Ashford Concert Band!
With compere Richard Carroll, Wesley Carroll as Musical Director, and Steve Hawkins as our singer – so come and sing along with us!
Suitable for all the family.
Tickets £5 | Children £1 | Family ticket £10 (2 adults and 2 children)

Doors from 6pm, for a 7pm start. The concert will last for 2 hours

New Year's Eve Party
2024-12-31 19:00 - 2025-01-01 00:30 | Burrito Buoy, 43 Tontine Street, Folkestone, CT20 1JT
Celebrate this New Years’ Eve in style at Burrito Buoy’s Studio 54 themed party!

Expect a night of dazzling disco and dancing with a soundtrack that defined 70s glitz and glamour.
Midnight prosecco toast included!
DJ: Jamie Bennet spinning disco classics and 70s/80s bangers.
Dress Code: Dress for the disco!
Ticket Fee: £6
https://www.instagram.com/burrito_buoy/?hl=en

New Year's Eve Party
2024-12-31 20:00 - 2025-01-01 01:00 | Radnor Park Bowls Club, CT19 5HY
Live Music with Just Ash; dancing. All welcome.
Bring your own food – free glass of Prosecco
Raffle
Only £16 per person

Tickets on sale at clubhouse or email folkestoneparkbc@gmail.com

Noel Redding Exhibition
2025-01-02 10:00 - 2025-01-31 16:00 | Folkestone Museum
Museum hours 10.00a.m. – 4.00p.m Exhibition closes 31st January at 4.00p.m.
The Noel Redding Project celebrates Folkestone’s very own rock star. Noel Redding played the bass in the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience. With the support of Noel’s family, local fans are raising money for a statue of Noel. Join us at Folkestone Museum to learn more about Noel’s life and music!
Pick up some of the project’s merchandise in our shop to support the project. Members of the project team will also be at the museum every Friday to chat about Noel and their work.
folkestonemuseum.co.uk/whats-on/

Folkestone’s A Cappella Choir rehearse every Monday (except bank holidays)
2025-01-06 19:00 - 21:00 | The Music Workshop, 1b Town Walk, Folkestone, CT20 2AD
Interested in singing Folkestone’s A cappella meet at The Music Workshop from 7-9pm – everyone welcome, come and give us a try
or check out folkestonemusic.co.uk/gig/guide

Call for singers!!
2025-01-11 08:00 - 2025-01-12 17:00 | St George’s Church, Audley Road, Folkestone, CT20 3QA
Lovers of Gilbert and Sullivan
If you can sing and would like to take part in Iolanthe on 01 MARCH 1030 -4.30
Enrol IN ADVANCE via Email choirworkfolk@talktalk.net
£10 donation payable on the day.

Winter Bird Workshop
2025-01-11 10:30 - 15:30 | Folkestone Museum
Join our Winter Birds workshop and learn more about the life cycle of birds! We have lots of bird specimens in our collection which show the amazing variety of birds you see in Folkestone.
The RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch runs on the 24th-26th of January. Every year, the RSPB asks people across the UK to count the number of birds they see in their garden. We’ve lost 38 million birds from British skies since 1979. Every bird you count (or don’t count!) is important information to track how birds are faring this winter.

Talking Heads
2025-01-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
FHODS present Alan Bennett’s much-loved dramatic Talking Heads monologues are coming to the Tower Theatre 14-15 February 2025. Darkly comic, tragically poignant and wonderfully uplifting, don’t miss this fantastic production.
Bed Among the Lentils – Susan is a vicar’s wife, suffocated by the expectations forced on her by her position and her husband’s over-zealous parishioners, finding a vision of God in an off-licence.
A Chip In The Sugar – Graham is his mam’s number one. But when they bump into semi-retired Mr Turnbull, Graham discovers she had a life pre-Dad and fully intends to have another.
Lady of Letters – Irene Ruddock dashes off letters with her trusty fountain pen, complaining about the failures of others. But when the police come by, it’s Irene who is in trouble.
Talking Heads was originally written in 1988 by Alan Bennett for a BBC TV series, starring amongst others Dame Maggie Smith and Dame Julie Walters, with Bennett himself taking on the role of Graham in A Chip in the Sugar. A second series was recorded in 1998 and was followed by a remake in 2020, which included performances from Jodie Comer, Martin Freeman, Dame Imelda Staunton and Lesley Manville.
This amateur production of “Bed Among the Lentils”, “A Chip In The Sugar” and “Lady of Letters” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
Tickets:
Stalls – Standard – £18 | Members – £16
Gallery – Standard – £16 | Members – £14
Doors open one hour before the performance

Teeny Tiny Creatives
2025-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 | The Quarterhouse, CT20 1BN
Designed for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers, join us for a delightful journey of imaginative play and self-expression.
Have fun playing together and following your child’s lead as we dive into an immersive adventure, exploring the world of a storybook through art making and expressive movement. After an hour of creative activities, unwind with us for half an hour, enjoy a hot drink, and mingle with fellow participants. Feel free to bring snacks for your little ones!
We suggest wearing comfy clothes that you and your child can move around in easily. Sometimes things get a bit messy, and even though we use washable materials, you might not want to dress your kids or yourselves in your best outfits.
Stick around for a complimentary cup of tea or coffee at the end of the session!
This is a relaxed session and participants are welcome to leave and re-enter when they wish.
For 0 – 5 yrs old
Teeny Tiny Creatives is organized by On Solid Ground, a local community arts organization dedicated to fostering well-being through a blend of creativity and movement.
Repeated on 4th February
Tickets
£7 adult
£6 child
£1 child (0-6months)
£3 unwaged
Book this event online or email the box office at boxoffice@creativefolkestone.org.uk

Royal Ballet & Opera: The Tales of Hoffman - Screening
2025-01-15 06:30 - 17:00 | The Quarterhouse, CT20 1BN
Join us for a night of mystery and enchantment as the Royal Ballet & Opera present The Tales of Hoffmann at the Quarterhouse. This unique production blends the drama of opera with the grace of ballet, bringing to life the hauntingly beautiful stories of the poet Hoffmann and his quest for love.

Expect an evening of stunning visuals, captivating choreography, and powerful performances as Hoffmann recounts his adventures with three enigmatic women. This operatic masterpiece, filled with dark romance and fantastical elements, will transport you to a world where reality and imagination blur.
Ideal for audiences aged 12 and over, The Tales of Hoffmann offers a compelling experience for both opera enthusiasts and those new to the genre. The production’s rich narrative, combined with the elegance of ballet, promises to be an unforgettable evening that will leave you mesmerised.
The Royal Ballet & Opera are renowned for their exceptional interpretations of classic works, and The Tales of Hoffmann is no exception. With a history of performing on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, their rendition of this complex and emotive opera is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tickets
£14 Standard
£12 Concession
Book this event online or email the box office at boxoffice@creativefolkestone.org.uk
This event is a screening.

Bayle Music at The Grand
2025-01-18 17:00 - 19:00 | The Green Room, The Grand,, Folkestone, Select a State:, CT20 2XL, United Kingdom
London Bridge Trio – featuring Ben Hancox (violin), Cara Berridge (cello) and Daniel Tong (piano).
Tickets £15
All enquiries for Bayle Music 07723767624
