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WAVELENGTHS FAMILY DANCE DAY – THE YOGAMAN WORKSHOP
2025-07-06 12:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Clearing, Mill Bay, Folkestone, CT20 1BN
Join our transformative yoga and movement workshop designed to empower children through the practice of mindfulness and self-regulation. Inspired by personal experiences, Simeon aims to create a supportive environment where kids can find peace, make choices, and feel heard. Together, we will explore breathing techniques and movement to foster confidence and resilience in young minds, helping them navigate life’s challenges with hope.

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WAVELENGTHS FAMILY DANCE DAY – MOVEMENT FOR MIND with Sidonie Carey Green
2025-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Block 67 : Digital, glassworks, Mill Bay,, Folkestone,, CT20 1JR,
This Movement for Mind dance workshop is a wellbeing-focused session that uses dance and movement to support mental health. Designed for all abilities and ages, it combines gentle physical activity with mindfulness and creative expression. The workshop aims to connect mind and body, encouraging emotional release, personal reflection, and a sense of community through dance

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WAVELENGTHS FAMILY DANCE DAY – TEENY TINY CREATIVES
2025-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 | The Clearing, Mill Bay, Folkestone, CT20 1BN
Embark on an immersive adventure as we delve into the world of storybooks through art and movement.

Designed for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers, join us for a delightful journey of imaginative play and self-expression.
Following an hour of engaging activities, enjoy 30 minutes of refreshments, snacks, and the chance to mingle with fellow participants.
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.
Please only book tickets for children.
Due to space restrictions, only 1 adult of carer per child or family group.

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WAVELENGTHS FAMILY DANCE DAY – MINI SPACE EXPLORERS with Katie Dale-Everett Dance.
2025-07-06 11:00 - 12:30 | The Quarterhouse, CT20 1BN
Sun 6 Jul 2025, 11am

Mini Space Explorers
Are you a mini explorer? Have you ever wanted to go to space? Join Gabby and Ed on a space exploration adventure as they discover the universe. Together we’ll build space junk, dance on the moon, and create new moves.
A fun workshop for 3 – 6 year olds to embrace their playful side. Using props and light, explore creative worlds as the dancers change the landscape using motion capture technology.
Motion capture uses magnets and components that emit radio waves which could affect nearby electronics. If you have a pacemaker, or other implanted medical devices please speak to a doctor if you have any concerns about being in a room with magnets/radio waves.

(Doors open 10:45)

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WAVELENGTHS FAMILY DANCE DAY – SOUND BATH with Andre Braga Verissimo
2025-07-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Block 67 : Digital, glassworks, Mill Bay,, Folkestone,, CT20 1JR,
In this session participants will experience a live sound bath featuring instruments like gongs, sound bowls, percussion, and occasionally a monochord or flute. These sessions are designed to be immersive and unique, with each performance varying due to the live, improvisational nature of the music.

(Doors open 10.45)
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WAVELENGTHS FAMILY DANCE DAY – OUTDOOR DANCE
2025-07-06 | Payers Park, CT20 1AH
Get ready for a day of free, fun-filled family outdoor music and dance activities that will get everyone moving!

Including MCDC, the dynamic Folkestone-based dance company, providing a creative hip hop dance session designed to energise and inspire. Bounce to the beat, learn playful social dances, and add your own unique flavour in a welcoming, inclusive space where everyone can shine—no experience needed!
It’s all about connection, creativity, and having fun together. Just bring your passion for dance and a reusable water bottle—we’ll take care of the rest!

WOMEN'S EUROS: FRA V ENG
2025-07-05 20:00 - 22:00 | The Goods Yard, Harbour Approach Rd, Folkestone, CT20 1QH​​​​​​
England face France in their opening match of the Women’s EURO 2025.

WAVELENGTHS – INSTEP DANCE / LILA DANCE DOUBLE BILL
2025-07-05 19:00 - 21:30 | The Quarterhouse, CT20 1BN
Sat 5 Jul 2025, 7pm

Instep have been working in the community since 1980. They are now in a partnership with their host school, Brockhill Performing Arts College.
Instep offer dance opportunities to over 230 members each week from the ages of pre school to school leavers.
These performances come from their Flagship Companies who come together over the year to work with Instep’s mentor’s Lila Dance to produce specific works aimed to enrich and extend their membership.
Lila Dance present their new work Fault Lines.
As our planet’s voice gets louder, are we ready to listen?
Fault Lines pulls at the tension in our relationship with nature. Our constant pursuit of progress increasing the speed of life has left us out of sync with the natural world.
A scorched earth, from the rubble and the ruin the survivors emerge. A new world, a second chance. Within changing landscapes created from striking digital illustrations and evocative music, our survivors navigate the world, racing towards an unknown future.
Fault Lines explores the environmental damage we’ve inflicted but asks what happens when we stand together with hope? What will that take?

(Doors open 18:30)
Tickets
£12 Standard
£10 Concession
Book this event online or email the box office at boxoffice@creativefolkestone.org.uk

BIG ORANGE HEAD @ HARBOURSIDE SQUARE
2025-07-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Folkestone Harbour, The Stade, FOLKESTONE, Kent, CT19 6RB, United Kingdom
Big Orange Head are a 4 piece band that regularly expands to 6 or 7 piece and plays a rocking mix of classics and rareties from the forties through the noughties in their own inimitable style.

AMY WINEHOUSE TRIBUTE
2025-07-05 14:30 - 16:30 | The Leas Bandstand, The Leas Folkestone, Folkestone, Select a State:, CT20 2XL, United Kingdom
The amazing Joanna Rose Barton with her fabulous tribute. Nt to be missed

WAVELENGTHS – OPEN AIR DANCE
2025-07-05 12:00 - 17:00 | Creative Quarter, The Old High Street, Folkestone, CT20 1RN, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun afternoon of outdoor dance around Folkestone’s Creative Quarter! Watch Moving Memory Dance Company explore the ups and downs of women’s lives, celebrating the need for rest and recovery.

Get involved with Jodie Cole’s Boogie Booth—a friendly dance session for all ages that includes sign language, making it easy and fun to move together.
Enjoy lively performances from Folkestone’s Nepalese Community Centre dancers and a special show from ConfiCo, Confidance’s pro training company.
Come dance, watch, and celebrate local culture with us!

Venue
Creative Quarter
The Old High St, Tontine St and surrounding streets,
Folkestone,
Kent,
United Kingdom

LIONS TOUR: NSW WARATAHS V THE LIONS
2025-07-05 10:30 - 13:00 | The Goods Yard, Harbour Approach Rd, Folkestone, CT20 1QH​​​​​​
KEEP UP WITH THE LIONS TOUR AT FOLKESTONE HARBOUR.

Live from Sydney, the Lions meet the NSW Waratahs in their third match of the tour. A chance to build momentum as the squad continues to take shape.
Game starts 10.45a.m.

WAVELENGTHS – NEW CONTEMPORARY DANCE TRIPLE BILL
2025-07-04 19:00 - 21:30 | The Quarterhouse, CT20 1BN
The evening begins with the premiere of Cutaway, a new piece by Sidonie Carey-Green that delves into the interplay of movement, film, and technology. Following this is Beach Babe by Jodie Cole, a dance theatre work set in Margate that explores themes of love and healing through the transformative power of the sea. The night concludes with The Chair, written and directed by Terry Smith in collaboration with Lise Boucon, a poignant exploration of the complexities of grief. Together, these works offer a compelling journey through contemporary performance.

Tickets
£10 Standard
£8 Concession
Book this event online or email the box office at boxoffice@creativefolkestone.org.uk

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA (12A)
2025-07-04 19:00 - 21:00 | The Goods Yard, Harbour Approach Rd, Folkestone, CT20 1QH​​​​​​
PART OF FOLKESTONE HARBOUR 2025 FREE SUMMER CINEMA

Andy Sachs, an aspiring journalist, lands a job as assistant to Miranda Priestly, the powerful editor of a fashion magazine. As she struggles to meet impossible demands, Andy begins to question the cost of ambition in this stylish tale of career and identity.

Folkestone Fishing Heritage and History Museum
2025-07-04 10:30 - 16:00 | Folkestone Fishing Museum, 2 Radnor Street, Ovendon Building, Folkestone, CT19 6AQ
The Folkestone Fishing Museum is nestled under the arches on The Stade opposite Rocksalt. It tells the many stories of families and fishing that were the mainstay of Folkestone for hundreds of years. It’s run by a small group of retired fishermen who can trace their ancestry back through generations of fishermen working out of the harbour just across from the museum’s entrance. Now open 10.30am-4pm daily

WAVELENGTHS – SCREEN SOUTH WORKSHOP ‘BETWEEN GAZE & FLOW’ with Alexandrina Hemsley
2025-07-04 10:00 - 17:00 | SCREEN SOUTH DIGITAL HUB, Glassworks, Mill Bay, Folkestone, CT20 1JG
Join dance artist Alexandrina Hemsley for a masterclass exploring movement for camera. Drawing from her film FOUNTAIN (2022), Alexandrina will share the motivations behind her screendance practice and offer a space to reflect on how a dancing body calls for the camera not as a tool of capture, but as a witness. How can screendance empower performers to refuse capture and maintain agency in the act of being seen? Drawing from her interdisciplinary process, the session will consider how the camera becomes a portal connecting dance to audiences. The session will include movement-based tasks, creative writing, and hands-on experimentation with the camera to explore these ideas in practice. Moving between gaze and flow, together we’ll ask: what becomes possible when the body flows beyond the frame, opening towards something ever more vibrant and complex?
To Book please contact info@screensouth.org
Warning – Performance contains nudity
Sign up for the workshop here
Wavelengths Festival Website
Screen South Website
Artist’s website

WAVELENGTHS FESTIVAL SCREENDANCE
2025-07-03 19:30 - 21:00 | The Quarterhouse, CT20 1BN
Discover a dynamic selection of dance and performance works created exclusively for the screen.

This curated programme sourced work from a number of submissions and through our open call. These were lens-based films that place dance at their core—works that don’t just capture movement, but reimagine it through the unique language of film
Featured in this vibrant ScreenDance lineup are standout works include Megan Brown, Mattie McGarey, Chantelle Purcell, Cath Colour Carver, Alexandrina Hemsleye, Karolina Nieduza, Sidonie Carey-Green, Leonel Ramos Sant’Anna & Juliana Raizer, Michaela Cisarikova, Annie Kloppenberg, Rubiane Maia, Helen Collien.
Some films with be shown online and others will be in the short screening at the launch of the festival.

WAVELENGTHS THURSDAY NIGHT FESTIVAL LAUNCH THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL
2025-07-03 18:00 - 19:30 | The Quarterhouse, CT20 1BN
Thursday, July 3, 2025
18:00 19:15

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Ballo Arthur Pita’s The Little Match Girl Film
This Sadler’s Wells production was created for the stage and has been made into this high-quality film which recently won the Hans Christian Anderson Award Odense 2025.
A snowy stage sets the scene for an icy cold Christmas eve, where the little match girl paces the emptying streets, desperately trying to sell her matches.
Ballo Arthur Pita’s dance adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s traditional tale brings a powerful message at its heart, The Little Match Girl reminds us of the importance of kindness and to consider those less fortunate than ourselves.

Doors open at 5.30

WIMBLEDON 2025
2025-07-02 13:00 - 18:00 | The Goods Yard, Harbour Approach Rd, Folkestone, CT20 1QH​​​​​​
Catch all the live action from Wimbledon 2025 on the Harbour Screen. Pull up a deckchair, grab a drink, and soak up the summer vibes while cheering on your favourites.

NEED TO KNOW OTHER DATES
THU 03 JUL 2025
11:00 – 18:00
FRI 04 JUL 2025
11:00 – 18:00

SAT 05 JUL 2025
13:00 – 19:00
SUN 06 JUL 2025
11:00 – 14:30
SUN 06 JUL 2025
17:00 – 18:00
WED 09 JUL 2025
13:00 – 16:00
THU 10 JUL 2025
11:00 – 18:00
FRI 11 JUL 2025
11:00 – 18:00
SAT 12 JUL 2025
13:00 – 19:00
SUN 13 JUL 2025
11:00 – 19:00

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SPORTS SCREENINGS
ON THE SCREEN

THE MILES COOKMAN BAND @ HARBOURSIDE SQUARE
2025-06-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Folkestone Harbour, The Stade, FOLKESTONE, Kent, CT19 6RB, United Kingdom
70s rock and jam-band favourites. Free of charge

Choral Evensong - More Singers welcomed
2025-06-29 16:00 - 18:00 | The Parish Church of St Mary and St Eanswythe, Church Street,, Folkestone, CT20 1SW
Featuring music by Vaughan Williams , Stanford and Stainer
Followed by drinks and nibbles.
Singers welcome! Please contact sainteanswythe@gmail for more information.

Sumptuous afternoon Tea with Sandwiches , cakes, cookies and non stop coffee and tea.
2025-06-29 15:00 - 17:00 | chichester Hall
Sandgate Opera offer a fun programme….

Famous songs and Arias by local international opera singers Per Bach Nissen and Josephine Halsall accompanied by Alise Kirtley.
Richard Baulch, another local pianist accompanying

Full tea and entertainment for £29 and in aid of Folkestone Community Fridge
Doors and bar open 14.30
Concert begins 15.00

Please email sandgateopera@gmail.com to book your tickets and table.
Limited places

Blessing of The Fisheries 2025
2025-06-29 15:00 - 17:00 | St Peter’s Church, The Durlocks, FOLKESTONE, Kent, CT19 6AL, United Kingdom
Blessing of the Fisheries 2025 – CONFIRMED Sun 29 JUNE 2025
St Peter’s Church- The Durlocks & The Stade 2.45/ 3pm
Info from the Church nearer the date.

SHEPWAY BRASS ACADEMY
2025-06-29 14:30 - 16:30 | The Leas Bandstand, The Leas Folkestone, Folkestone, Select a State:, CT20 2XL, United Kingdom
An exciting and affordable youth project that is bringing Brass Band music to a younger generation.

SECTION 8 @ THE HARBOUR ARM
2025-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Folkestone Harbour Arm, Folkestone, CT20 1QQ
SKA AND REGGAE FAVOURITES PLUS SKA INFLUENCED ORIGINAL MUSIC

Section 8 Band is a female-fronted, high-energy ska and reggae-influenced group known for their explosive live performances and ‘covers on steroids’ — supercharged renditions of classics that get crowds moving. Blending original music with powerful, horn-driven covers, they create a unique sound that fuses upbeat ska rhythms with deep reggae grooves. Regularly featured on BBC Radio Kent’s Sounds, Section 8 has built a reputation for tight musicianship, infectious energy, and unforgettable shows. Performing at venues and festivals across the UK, they’ve earned a loyal following everywhere they play.

Arrival of the Coat of Hopes to Folkestone
2025-06-29 13:30 - 17:00 | Folkestone Museum
Ask me where I’m going
Ask me what is my purpose
The Coat of Hopes is now in the 4th year of pilgrimage with no end in sight, having committed to keep walking whilst we remain in a state of climate and ecological crisis. Wherever the Coat goes it carries an invitation to all who are willing; to wear it, hear its song, and stand for a moment in consciousness of our connection with each other, all who have made and worn the Coat before us, and all life – stopping to be present and consider the way we live. Thousands of people have participated in this way. The journey began in August 2021 with a blank coat, setting out from Newhaven (on the south coast of England) for COP26, the United Nations Climate summit in Glasgow. Since then, blanket patches stitched with people’s hopes for the places they live in the face of climate breakdown, have been gathered and sewn into the Coat by local people at overnight stops all along the way. Currently consisting of at least 700 contributions, this practice continues with the walk.
Along with the pilgrims accompanying the Coat, we invite you to come and welcome, see, touch and wear this extraordinary and well-travelled garment at Folkestone Museum from 1.30pm.
This is not a funded project, but a free movement of people for hope in our shared future, it happens only through the good will of people who choose to walk, sew, sing for, feed or shelter strangers. All are welcome to join this work in any of those ways.
Later in the day there will be a free sharing workshop at 4pm at Kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street led by Deborah Crofts.

You are invited to wear this coat, to walk this coat, to make this coat, as the journey continues:
yes@coatofhopes.uk

AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX
2025-06-29 13:30 - 16:00 | The Goods Yard, Harbour Approach Rd, Folkestone, CT20 1QH​​​​​​
Live from Spielberg, the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix brings high-speed action from the Red Bull Ring. Known for its dramatic elevation changes and fast corners, this race is a favourite among drivers and fans alike. Watch all the qualifying drama and race-day battles unfold live.

OPEN GARDENS IN POSTLING VILLAGE
2025-06-29 12:00 - 17:00
Two houses in Postling are opening their gardens in aid of The Rainbow Centre -the gardens are at Churchfield and West Court Lodge in Pilgrims Way, Postling CT21 4EY
Dogs on leads are welcome and there will be a Plant Stall, Homemade cakes and tea.
Entry is by donation and all proceeds go to The Folkestone Rainbow Centre.
There is a free car park

The Spice Girls Experience
2025-06-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Leas Cliff Hall
Fresh off the back of their stint as opening act for ADELE’S August 2024 Munich Residency, The Spice Girls Experience are super-excited to be touring the UK throughout 2025.

The girls have put together a very special theatre show with a fun party vibe. They’ll be performing all your favourite Spice Girls hits with their superb backing band. With impressive vocals, dance routines, and stunning authentic costumes, Adele says ‘I effing LOVE THEM’ ….and so will you!

Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, and Victoria Beckham, AKA Ginger, Scary, Sporty, Baby and Posh formed THE SPICE GIRLS back in 1996.

They topped the charts around the globe with hits including Wannabe, Stop, Say You’ll Be There, Who Do You Think You Are, Viva Forever, Too Much, Goodbye, Holler, 2 Become 1, Mama, and Spice Up Your Life.
In total they sold 85 million records worldwide, becoming the biggest Girl Band of all time! Their ‘Girl Power’ style and attitude inspired a generation. Their popularity is timeless with an enduring and loyal fanbase which continues to grow.
When ADELE was unable to persuade the originals to reform for her 2024 Adele World Munich shows, she sought out the next best thing…THE SPICE GIRLS EXPERIENCE.
This event is only on for one night!
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PRETTY CRAP @ HARBOURSIDE SQUARE
2025-06-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Folkestone Harbour, The Stade, FOLKESTONE, Kent, CT19 6RB, United Kingdom
LOCAL, ALL FEMALE, ROCK/INDIE COVER BAND.

Pretty Crap are a local, all female band who perform a mixture of popular rock and indie hits from the 70s to the 20s.
