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Grand Arts CIC Music in May
2025-05-20 13:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Grand
Dylan Latham Violin
Mihali Gyorfi Piano
Fauré Berceuse op.16
Beethoven Sonata no 9 op.47 (Kreuzer)
Two brilliant post graduate musicians from RNCM at the outset of their professional careers
Free admission with collection
Lunch time concert in Dining Room of The Grand Entrance via the north door marked by Green Room flag
Tea and coffee available from 12.00
Please reserve your place by e mail
grandartscic@gmail.com

Sing Folk
2025-05-20 18:30 - 22:30 | The Music Workshop, 1b Town Walk, Folkestone, CT20 2AD
Join us for a joyful evening of folk and shanty singing led by local performer Anna Braithwaite. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned pro, you are invited to lead a song, sing along or simply listen at this informal, acoustic session. Come and share your favourite traditional song from anywhere in the world or bring an original folk song. We look forward to meeting you at the first session of what we hope will become a regular community event.
Timings: Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Music finishes at around 9pm with a break halfway. 11pm close.
Free entry with cash donations welcomed.
If you have any questions about access or anything else please contact: thesingfolk@gmail.com
Come join the throng!

Mark Simpson (clarinet)
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Kollectiv, 69 Old High Street, CT20 1RN
Concert
Artists
Mark Simpson (clarinet)
Programme
Mark Simpson – Darkness Moves
Luciano Berio – Sequenza IX
Kaija Saariaho – Duft
John Cage – Clarinet Sonata
Steve Reich – New York Counterpoint

An Evening with Roxanne Hicks @ The Music Workshop
2025-05-22 19:00 - 23:00 | The Music Workshop, 1b Town Walk, Folkestone, CT20 2AD
Singer Roxanne Hicks will be performing some of her favourite songs with a range of musicians and singers.
Special appearances include members of Pretty Crap, HotRox and Grooveshack, plus Charisma Hicks will be making her Folkestone debut.

Live Music: ATHEeNA, Take Too, The Shindigs
2025-05-23 19:00 - 23:00 | The Music Workshop, 1b Town Walk, Folkestone, CT20 2AD
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Fleetwood Unchained
2025-05-23 19:30 - 22:00 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
Back for 2025 due to popular demand!

Fleetwood Unchained, the ultimate tribute to one of the most iconic and beloved bands of all time, Fleetwood Mac.
With a passion for their music and commitment to authenticity, Fleetwood Unchained deliver a faithful and unforgettable live experience that captures the essence of Fleetwood Mac’s legendary sound.
Featuring highly experienced musicians and vocalists, the band brings to life Fleetwood Mac’s timeless hits, from the early blues-infused Peter Green classics to the pop-rock anthems that made them international superstars.
From Rhiannon and Go Your Own Way to Dreams and The Chain, Fleetwood Unchained play them all with precision, heart and high energy throughout. But it’s not just about the music with Fleetwood Unchained. The band members channel the personalities and dynamic chemistry of the original Fleetwood Mac line-up, creating a truly immersive performance that transports audiences back to the band’s heyday.
Fleetwood Unchained – the tribute you don’t want to miss.
Tickets:
Standard – £24
Concessions (Over 65s/Under 18s) – £22.50
Go to towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk.
Doors open 1 hour before the performance

Strawberry Festival
2025-05-24 12:30 - 17:00 | St George’s Church, Audley Road, Folkestone, CT20 3QA
Craft Stalls – African Market / Strawberry Desserts
£5 for Strawberry treat and a drink
Tickets at the door
For more information contact Peter: 07981332803

Mermaids Concerts Special Spring Sensational Concert
2025-05-24 15:00 - 17:30 | The Grand
The programme has international pianist Shu-Wei Tseng performing some of the greatest classical pieces from Beethoven to Liszt, Emily Wrigley, soprano accompanied by Richard Baulch and Alise Kirtley, classical composer with her beautiful pieces.
The bar will be open.
Taking place in The Grand Dining Room with proceeds to support Folkestone Community Fridge.
Ticket price £15 per person.
For further information or to reserve your table/seat please email: mermaidconcerts@gmail.com or phone/text 07976 069922

The Folkestone Jam
2025-05-24 18:00 - 23:00 | The Music Workshop, 1b Town Walk, Folkestone, CT20 2AD
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

Walk Right Back
2025-05-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Leas Cliff Hall
Immerse yourself in a wave of pure rock and roll nostalgia with Walk Right Back!

Presented by the creators of That’ll Be The Day, this show recounts the tale of those two Kentucky boys who created unparalleled vocal magic – The Everly Brothers.

Brace yourself for a thrilling journey from their roots in Kentucky to their glorious reunion at London’s Royal Albert Hall, boasting signature guitar riffs and those unforgettable harmonies, and featuring smash-hits like ‘Bye Bye Love,’ ‘Wake Up Little Susie’ and ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream’, each rendition is performed with infectious energy and captures the heartfelt essence of The Everly Brothers.

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ABBA Nation
2025-05-24 19:30 - 22:00 | tower theatre
One of the UK’s best tribute bands. Celebrating the sights and sounds of ABBA with all their unforgettable hits, from their Eurovision winning hit Waterloo to Mamma Mia.

A truly authentic musical experience that captures all the magic and excitement of Abba’s 50-year journey.
Take a chance on me and become a super trouper!
Tickets:
Standard Adult – £24
Concessions (under 18 and over 65s) – £22.50
Doors open one hour before the performance

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Royal Ballet & Opera: Ballet to Broadway
2025-05-25 14:00 - 16:00 | The Quarterhouse, CT20 1BN
Doors Open – 1.15pm
Experience the perfect blend of contemporary ballet and Broadway flair in Ballet to Broadway. This captivating screening brings together four distinctive short works that showcase the extraordinary choreographic talent of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.
From the lyrical beauty of Fool’s Paradise to the emotional depth of The Two of Us and Us, and the vibrant, jazz-infused charm of An American in Paris, this program celebrates Wheeldon’s remarkable versatility and creative genius.
Each piece is a masterpiece in its own right, combining the sensuous elegance of ballet with the bold energy of musical theatre. Performed by world-class dancers and set to stunning scores, these works promise an unforgettable journey through movement, music, and storytelling.
Filmed live, this cinematic screening captures the artistry and passion that make The Royal Ballet a global sensation.
This event is a screening.
Tickets
£14 Standard
£12 Concession
Book this event online or email the box office at boxoffice@creativefolkestone.org.uk
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The makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
2025-05-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Leas Cliff Hall
Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and ‘Night Stalker’ Delroy Grant.

Join us for a chilling, thrilling night at the theatre as Colin, who was head of a Metropolitan Police murder squad tells us the stories of how he caught some of the UK’s most evil murderers.

In this all-new show, Colin; who the ITV drama series ‘Manhunt,‘ played by Martin Clunes, is based on, will talk you through his remarkable career and what it is like to chase and catch a serial killer in a unique and one-off night at the theatre – for true crime fans and theatre goers alike.
The Makings of a Murderer 2 – A Crime Thriller night at the Theatre!

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Charlie's Concert 4
2025-05-26 19:30 - 21:30 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Charlie’s Concert 4: The Musical – a dazzling blend of well-known music, dance, and comedy!
Over the years, Charlie’s variety shows have raised over £3,000 for Pilgrims Hospices. This year promises to be just as entertaining, as Charlie and a host of talented guests take to the stage for a night filled with fun and laughter.
Every single penny raised will go directly to Pilgrims Hospices, so come along and support this wonderful cause while enjoying a fabulous evening of entertainment.
Don’t miss it – book your tickets now!
Tickets:
Standard – £6
Family of 4 – £20

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Doors open one hour before the performance

Luke Styles (composer) & Marianne Schofield (double bass)
2025-05-29 19:00 - 21:00 | The Customs House, Folkestone, CT20 1QH
Type of event
Talk with music
Artists
Luke Styles (composer)
Marianne Schofield (double bass)
Programme
The Australian composer Luke Styles talks about his music. Luke started off as a bass player and has composed extensively for the instrument. He will talk about writing for the bass and introduce performances of some of his music.
Ticket Prices
£10
Promoter: Folkestone New Music
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Come See -4° Live!
2025-05-29 19:00 - 23:00 | The Music Workshop, 1b Town Walk, Folkestone, CT20 2AD
Ready for a night of raw energy and nonstop music? -4° is here to bring the heat with high-energy punk rock and alternative covers from the ‘90s to today. We’re a group of friends who love music and know how to throw a show that’ll have you moving, singing, and feeling alive. Whether you’re reliving old favorites or discovering new anthems, we promise a set packed with passion, chaos, and pure fun.
Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now and let’s make some noise together!
Live Music: -4°
£5.00

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W.J.L.S.2025 LUNA COHEN TRIO & GREGG KOFI BROWN
2025-05-29 19:30 - 22:30 | The Neptune Basement Jazz Club, The Harbour, Folkestone, CT20 1TX
Announcing the return of the World Jazz Live Sessions-2025 , now taking up residency at
THE NEPTUNE BASEMENT JAZZ CLUB, on the Harbour in Folkestone.

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 Jazz Club, this entrance is not wheelchair accessible)
Please note that cars must be registered at the Hotel reception to avoid parking fines.
In keeping with tradition, the jazz events will be held at the last Thursday of every month starting from April 24th 2025.The aim is to continue to welcome outstanding musicians from different cultural backgrounds of jazz and share the natural diversity of the genre.
We have an outstanding calendar of world jazz events coming up from April to October 2025.

*LUNA COHEN TRIO
Luna Cohen- vocals / Rapha Grumser- guitar / Jasen Santana- percussion

LUNA COHEN
Hailing from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Luna Cohen’s music represents and reflects the rich diversity of Brazilian culture.
Over the past two decades, the London-based vocalist, described as “one of the most interesting singers and composers among the rising stars of MPB – música popular brasileira” (Time Out Barcelona), has perfected her craft and earned a spot in the foreground of the jazz scene.
2022 welcomes the release of her bold new EP, Samba que balança não cai, following her four albums to date which includes the Enderrock Award-winning Estrada do Sol (2012) for Best New Jazz Album, and a nomination for Best Album at the MIN, Spain’s prestigious Independent Music Awards, for November Sky (2016).
Cohen’s “seductive voice and natural talent for singing” (El Periodico, Spain) has been heard in various projects with her longstanding collaborator, award-winning guitarist Rob Luft, pianist Sam Watts, and as part of The 606 Club’s house band, Samara. throughout London include Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club; The Royal Albert Hall; The Jazz Café; the EFG London Jazz Festival; Canary Wharf Jazz Festival; as well as international appearances at Jamboree and Nova Jazz Cava in Barcelona and at the Mas i Mas and Terrassa Jazz Festivals in Spain.
RAPHA GRUMSER
Rapha Grumser is a Brazilian-American guitarist, composer and writer. After studies at Berklee College of Music with jazz luminaries like George Garzone and Kenny Werner, Grumser shared the stage with Brazilian music icons such as Marcio Bahia and Roberto Menescal, who proclaimed him “one of the most exciting young guitarists since Barney Kessel.” He has performed at the illustrious Sala Cecília Meireles, Blue Note Rio and São Paulo, and the historic bossa nova bar, Beco das Garrafas. Off the bandstand, Grumser’s compositional collaboration with Palma Mater on the score for the forthcoming A Deus was awarded “best soundtrack” at Buenos Aires International Film Festival.
JASEN SANTANA
Musician multi-instrumentalist, was born in Salvador-Bahia-Brazil on 10/09/1992. He began his music career very early, with only 3 years of age he accompanied his father, the Artist Peu Meurray on his shows, who is his biggest musical influence, as well as his mother, Cida Nunes, who is also a singer.He’s been involved in projects with different concepts and music genres, national and international percussion festivals, cultural and environmental projects. MUSIC is his 1st priority and way of life!Currently living in London. He plays and produces with independent artists like him, dedicated to his solo work, in which he has been recording and composing, based on the researches of the places he visits, and the influences of the music on the streets of Salvador, Bahia, Northeast region of Brazil where he was born and raised.
*GREGG KOFI BROWN

Gregg Kofi Brown is best known for his long-standing collaborations as front man singer/songwriter and producer for afrobeat legends Osibisa, jazz fusion drumming icon Billy Cobham and jazz guitar wizard Stanley Jordan.
G. K. Brown has recorded with Brit pop stars Sting, Des’ree, Gabrielle, and has recently recorded soul afrobeat remixes with Grammy award winning DJ Louie Vega, DJ Paleface (Drake-One Dance) and an edgy afro-swing track co-written with Ed Sheeran.
STARTS 19:30 (DOORS OPEN 18:30)

Tickets £15 + booking fee from Ticket Source @ www.ticketsource

Leas Lift Heritage Walk
2025-05-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Leas Lift, FOLKESTONE, Kent, CT20 2DR, United Kingdom
Take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful Leas promenade and discover the stories behind one of Folkestone’s most iconic landmarks

This flat, all-abilities walk begins at the Upper Station of the historic Leas Lift and follows the clifftop path along The Leas, offering panoramic sea views and an introduction to the area’s rich history. From the origins of the Victorian resort to the development of the Leas Lift itself, our guide will share fascinating insights into the heritage that shaped this part of the town.
Perfect for all ages and fitness levels, the route is fully accessible and offers a relaxed pace with plenty of time to soak up the scenery.
What to expect:

A gentle, level walk suitable for all abilities
Fascinating stories about the Leas Lift and the surrounding area
Breathtaking views of the coastline
A friendly, inclusive atmosphere—families and dogs welcome

Please arrive five minutes before the start time so we can begin promptly.
Rediscover the heritage on your doorstep and enjoy a peaceful afternoon walk through Folkestone’s past.

Starting Point: Leas Lift (Upper Station)
Duration: 90 minutes
Free Event

Friday Night is Karaoke Night
2025-05-30 19:00 - 23:00 | The Music Workshop, 1b Town Walk, Folkestone, CT20 2AD
– Join us every Friday at 7pm for the best karaoke night in Folkestone!
– Sing on stage under the lights, with lyrics on the biggest indoor screen in town.
– Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, pizza, and great vibes.

Gala Military Concert
2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:30 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
The Band of the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment
The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment – known as The Tigers – was formed in 1992 as an amalgamation of the Queen’s Regiment and the Royal Hampshire Regiment. It is England’s most senior infantry regiment.
Established in 1967, the Band constitutes an integral part of PWRR, drawing its members from all parts of the southern Home Counties. Permanently based in the Cathedral City of Canterbury, it enjoys close links with two local universities and comprises gifted Army Reserve musicians, many of whom are in full-time civilian employment.
In constant demand, the Band undertakes a variety of military and public engagements both overseas and in United Kingdom – most recently deploying to Gibraltar, Falkland Islands, India, Ethiopia, Cyprus, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. In addition to the traditional Concert and Marching Band formats, it also boasts several smaller ensembles, including a State Fanfare Team and Brass/Woodwind quintets.
Of highlight in 2024, the PWRR Band supported events at the London Opera House, Tower of London, St Pauls Cathedral, Dover Castle and, of particular note, appeared at the Birmingham International Tattoo.
The Band is conducted by Lt Col Wayne Hopla (former Senior Director of Music, Household Division) and appears by kind permission of Lt Col Nathan Horsman, Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment.
Lieutenant Colonel R W Hopla BA(Hons) ARCM BBCM psm
Lieutenant Colonel Wayne Hopla enlisted into the Royal Green Jackets as a euphonium player in 1976. After continued service with the Light Division, in 1988 he was selected to attend the Student Bandmasters course at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall. 1991 saw him promoted to Warrant Officer Class One and appointed Bandmaster of the Royal Irish Rangers which, on amalgamation with the Ulster Defence Regiment in 1992, became the Royal Irish Regiment.
He toured with the Royal Irish Regiment Band throughout Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Cyprus and in 1999, having served as Bandmaster of the Grenadier Guards and School Bandmaster at Kneller Hall, he commissioned as Director of Music of the King’s Division Waterloo Band.
In 2005 he was promoted to Major and appointed Officer Commanding the Training & Development Team at Kneller Hall, responsible for the training and testing of all musicians within the Army.
In 2008 he was selected as Director of Music of the Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas, returning to the Household Division in 2011 in the post of Director of Music of the Irish Guards. In July 2013, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and held the appointment of Senior Director of Music of the Household Division.
Following his retirement in 2015, he was reunited with Army Music in April 2016 when he assumed the position of Director of Music of The Band of the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment.
Shorncliffe Military Wives Choir
Shorncliffe Military Wives Choir is one of 70 choirs and around 2,000 women who are members of the Military Wives Choirs network. This community is spread across the UK, Cyprus, Germany, and wherever our armed forces are currently based.
Under the guidance of Musical Director, Sonia Price, the ladies meet in Folkestone every week to support one another through friendship and a shared love of singing. In addition to supporting events and remembrance activities within the local community, the choir has been privileged to perform at Canterbury Cathedral; the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate, Ypres; St James’s Palace; and Cadogan Hall where they were singing with nine other Military Wives choirs.
New members with a relevant military connection are always welcome, and there is no audition process or requirement to read music. As we know, singing in a choir is proven to increase wellbeing and improve mental and physical health.
If you are interested in joining, please contact the choir by emailing shorncliffe@militarywiveschoirs.org, and please do follow us on Facebook.
Sonia Price took over the role of MD for the MWC Shorncliffe in September 2014, having been the choir’s accompanist since 2012. Her passion for singing as a therapeutic art fuels her involvement with community choirs – she is also the MD for Folkestone Singing for Health, and her day jobs include Principal Research Fellow at the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts & Health and lecturing in nursing at Canterbury Christ Church University. In between choirs she can be found flying around the country on a motorbike, or drawing breath camper-vanning across France, desperately evading the invasive ear worm of yet another musical composition.
Tickets
All – £15
Doors open one hour before the performance

purchase tickets from: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk

Sand and Stones
2025-05-31 19:00 - 22:00 | The Music Workshop, 1b Town Walk, Folkestone, CT20 2AD
Come and join us for our fifth 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 SKIES (acoustic set), a fellow two piece band from Folkestone who’s music fuses pop, rock and emo. Ali and Jericho have had their music played on BBC radio 1, BBC Introducing as well as the ‘New Music Friday’ Spotify playlist and we are so excited to have them play the next Session show with us. Their debut album ‘Is It All In Our Heads?’ was released and taken on tour last year, so we highly recommend that you give it a listen before coming.
Where: The Music Workshop
Doors: 7pm
SKIES will be performing their acoustic set at 7.45pm, followed by Sand and Stone with their full band sound at 9pm.
Tickets are £8, with a third of all sales being donated to a UK based conservation charity who work help to protect the beautiful world we live on.
We hope to see some new and old faces coming down to enjoy the music and have a bit of a boogie!

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The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!
2025-05-31 19:30 - 21:30 | Leas Cliff Hall
Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the World extensively.

Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe. ‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’ and many, many more.

So come and join the ‘Dancin’ Party’… ‘You’ve Got What It Takes’!

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“An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and more…” Brand New Show for 2025
2025-06-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Leas Cliff Hall
Francis Rossi is embarking on a 34-date tour of the UK from April to June 2025, with a brand new show billed as “An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and More…” These shows will feature songs that he has not ever played before in this format and offer first-hand backstage tales about appearing over 100 times on Top Of The Pops, why they went on first at Live Aid, life with Rick Parfitt, the hits, fellow stars, and misadventures across the world, all cut through with Francis’ wit and humour.

Francis will be performing many of his signature hits that made the Quo name, plus some personal favourites and deeper cuts, and he’ll be telling more stories about his incredible life in music. Think you know Francis? Not yet you don’t… The story starts with ‘Pictures of Matchstick Men’ but continues right up to the present day. Francis will mostly be playing his Acoustasonic guitar which, as he says, “is basically a Telecaster but is more compatible with a show of this nature – it still has the ring and sound of a Tele”.

These new 2025 shows promise lots more music, but plenty of talk too. The shows will lift the curtain on what life is really like in one of Britain’s biggest and best bands, and also provide some context for all the crazy stuff that has happened along the way.

Francis himself says, “This is a brand new show, I have been experimenting with the catalogue and I know what works best. It’s been fascinating and I have been amazed how well some songs work in a lower key, or with a different arrangement. In 2025 there will be plenty of songs included that I haven’t done before: ‘Army’, ‘Dirty Water’, ‘Don’t Waste My Time’, ‘Roll Over Lay Down’; even ‘Down Down’ – which I was very surprised to find worked this way, but it’s fantastic. These shows are a real treat for me, they suit my voice really well, and I don’t have to yell. Plus I know people enjoy the likes of ‘Caroline’, ‘Paper Plane’, ‘Break The Rules’, ‘What You’re Proposin’’, and ‘Rockin’ All Over The World’ so I’ll be putting those in again too! This show lays out the story of Quo – some of the things that have happened I can barely believe myself – and it tells my own story too.”
With “An Evening of Francis Rossi’s Songs from the Status Quo Songbook and more…” Francis Rossi promises a refreshing take on some of his most loved and enduring material, and indiscreet fresh tales from across the incredible career of one of Rock’s great performers and raconteurs.
For VIP Meet & Greet packages, please arrive at 5.45pm, the VIP element begins at 6pm. Please make sure to arrive on time, as late arrivals cannot be guaranteed access.

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2 hours 20 minutes incl. interval

Doors open 19:00

For group bookings of 10 or more:
Submit a request online
Or call 020 7206 1174

National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
2025-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Silver Screen Cinema, The Town Hall, Guildhall St, Folkestone, CT20 1DY
From
Thursday 5th June 2025

To
Sunday 8th June 2025 – Time 3.00p.m.

Price
£14 Adult / £12 Concession

Type
Live Event

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Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.
As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.
From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.

Military Show and Country Fair
2025-06-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Sellindge Showground, Swan Land, Sellindge, TN25 6EP
Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of WWII ending
Saturday 7th and Sunday June 8th
Adults £8 – Children under 5 free – Weekend tickets £12 each
To book tickets & Information go to www.faams.co.uk
for details of how to book a stall or display stand contact: email info@faams.co.uk or te: 07759283833

Samuel Plimsoll Service
2025-06-07 15:00 - 17:00 | St Martin’s Church, Horn Street, Cheriton, CT20 3JJ
Folkestone Town Council is pleased to be hosting the Samuel Plimsoll Service. Samuel Plimsoll was born in February 1824 and passed away in Folkestone on 3rd June 1898.
This event will consist of a Service within the Church, the congregation will then move to the Churchyard for a prayer to be said at the graveside of Samuel Plimsoll, then back into the Church for a talk, this year by Alan Taylor of the Folkestone Fisherman Museum. Refreshments will be served in the Church at the conclusion of the talk.
In attendance, will be the Folkestone Town Mayor, civic dignitaries, Councillors, Standard Bearers, descendants of Samuel Plimsoll and members of the public. Mayors are invited to lay a wreath.
The Town Mayor Elect 2025-26, Councillor Lucy McGirr, would be delighted if you were able to join her in commemorating Samuel Plimsoll, the Sailors Friend. Mrs Georgina Wilson would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance.
Mrs Georgina Wilson
Corporate Support Officer
Folkestone Town Council
Town Hall
1-2 Guildhall Street
Folkestone
CT20 1DY
T: 01303 257946

DEEP RIVER BLUES @ HARBOURSIDE
2025-06-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Harbourside, Kent, CT20 1QQ
SATURDAY 07 JUNE 2025

16:00 – 18:00
FREE

HARBOURSIDE

HARD HITTING, UP-TEMPO BLUES!

Blues Rock at it’s best!

PRICE FREE

LIVE MUSIC

Black Tie Grand Opera Gala Dinner
2025-06-07 18:30 - 22:00 | The Grand
A Grand Arts CIC presentation in the Dining Room of The Grand
18.30 Doors open for canapes and champagne then be seated for a two course dining experience with arias from international artists Annette Wardell, Soprano, Per Bach Nissen, Bass and Marianne Kelly, Piano.
Cost £99 per person
Email for tickets and table reservations to grandartscic@gmail.com

The Beatles with an "A"
2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | The Tower Theatre, North Road Shorncliffe, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3HL
Step back into the vibrant 60s with The Beatles with an “A” and relive the enduring classics of one of the most influential bands of all time.
Touring for over 20 years, The Beatles with an “A” take you on a journey through the Beatles’ entire careers, from the early days of Beatlemania right through to a recreation of their final performance as a group, there’s something for every fan.
With authentic instruments, replica costumes and an ensemble cast of professional musicians, this is a spectacular show not to be missed, for Beatles fans new and old.
Tickets: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk
Standard Adults – £24
Concessions (under 18s and over 65s) – £22.50
Doors open one hour before the performance

Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons.
2025-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Leas Cliff Hall
Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).

‘Starstruck’ (ITV1), ‘Unbeatable’ (BBC One), ‘Big Night of Musicals’ (BBC One), ‘The National Lottery’s New Year’s Eve Big Bash’ (ITV1), ‘First & Last’ (BBC One), ‘The Masked Singer’ (ITV1), ‘What Would Your Kid Do?’ (ITV1), ‘Olivier Awards’ (ITV1), ‘Scarborough’ (BBC One), ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ (Channel 4), ‘The Nightly Show’ (ITV1), ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’ (ITV1), ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC One), ‘Have I Got News For You’, (BBC One), QI (BBC Two) and ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ (ITV1) have all helped establish Jason as a nationally known comic.

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