The Canterbury District’s longest established brass band, performing a wide variety of music with style.  

GYPSY SWING, POP, CLASSICAL MUSIC. The Beard Conspiracy are a three-piece ensemble based in the south east of England. Comprised of accordion, guitar, tuba and vocals, they play a dazzling array of fast paced tango, classical and klezmer with an eclectic blend of contemporary classics as you’ve never heard them before. They have been astounding […]

WORLD JAZZ LIVE SESSIONS-2025  (A PortCaia Festivals Production) The main entrance to the Neptune Basement Jazz Club is via the Grand Burstin Hotel underground car park, this entrance is also wheelchair accessible).(You can also get to the Neptune Basement Jazz Club through the main hotel reception entrance, then follow the stairs leading to the Basement […]

PART OF THE FOLKESTONE HARBOUR 2025 FREE SUMMER CINEMA Adventurer Rick O’Connell joins forces with a librarian and her brother to uncover the lost city of Hamunaptra. But they accidentally awaken a vengeful mummy and unleash ancient evil. Mixing horror, action, and humour, the film is a thrilling ride through Egyptian legend.

FHODS are thrilled to present the family favourite and classic musical - Annie this summer. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, […]

Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow". With […]

KEEP UP WITH THE LIONS TOUR AT FOLKESTONE HARBOUR. The British & Irish Lions take on Western Force in the opening match of their 2025 tour of Australia. Streaming live from Perth, this fixture marks the first opportunity to see the touring side in action. Starts at 10.45a.m. Free of charge

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED BRITISH BLUES-ROCK BAND FROM THE HEART OF KENT Described as, “A seriously good, tight-knit power trio of excellent musicians” by Blues in Britain Magazine, John Doe Trio have become a must see act on the British blues scene. With their newly released, third album, JD III, called “A masterpiece of triumph and tragedy” […]

Singing the hits from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Junior. Joe a professional singer from Kent also sings the hits of other great lounge singers such as Bobby Darren, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett and Matt Monroe as well as songs by more recent artists Harry Connick Jr, Robbie Williams and […]

The New Folkestone society are delighted to invite you to listen to  Debby Jones is a genealogist, local historian, author, editor and publisher.  She is Vice Chair of local writing group Write By The Sea and owner of publisher Wealden Strand.  As Gorddinan Consulting, she offers genealogical research services including using her creative writing skills to provide house histories […]