The first ever British Punk and Pop Art Exhibition being held in Folkestone. 1am to 5pm every day except Tuesdays. FREE ENTRY. Featuring over 150 artworks by Grayson Perry, Peter Blake, David Hockney, Sarah Lucas, Richard Hamilton, Damien Hirst, Julian Opie, Jamie Reid, Banksy, Mr […]
In 2023 Folkestone Museum were the recipients of a very generous gift from Creative Folkestone! For a little over forty years Folkestone had an arts centre on The Leas, the New Metropole Arts Centre, housed in what until 1959 had been the Metropole Hotel. Whilst the majority of the building was converted into flats the […]
Fishing and Heritage Museum No matter how much we may regard Folkestone as a place of regeneration, the original infrastructure, and natural landscape inevitably remain first and foremost. Fishing is a fundamental asset that has benefited Folkestone throughout centuries as our natural heritage- living through, within, and beyond the breathing of our seaside town. It’s integral then, […]
The Art Haus is running a big programme of events and classes at their shop at 3 Grace Hill. Life Drawing Every Tuesday evening, Come along for a couple of hours to draw from life. £15 to include paper and basic materials. Book early on the website or in the sho
Caritas is a critically acclaimed Kent-based chamber choir, passionate about raising money for charities through singing, and performing to the highest level both in the UK and throughout Europe. The choir is renowned for championing contemporary music and regularly performs in Kent and London. The Founder and Music Director is Benedict Preece. Starts at 3:00PM […]
Welcome to the first event to take place as part of our special Church & Coast Soundbath Pilgrimage. We will be joined by guest artist Glenda Allaway (harp) at St Mary & St Eanswythe Church, Folkestone (Kent, UK). The soundbath is an immersive and meditative sound performance where you are invited to close your eyes and tune to […]
A drop-in folk music club presented by Folke Around - join us for a relaxing afternoon of acoustic music and words! Free to attend, the session is held approximately on every third Sunday of the month - check Folke Around’s Facebook page for accurate dates. Next session: Sunday 14th April 3-5pm
Nicholas Daniel has long been acknowledged as one of the world’s great oboists and is one of Britain’s best-known musicians. He has significantly enlarged the repertoire for his instrument with the commissioning of hundreds of new works, alongside having a varied and exciting conducting career. He is a founder member of the Britten Sinfonia, the Haffner […]
EVENT DETAILS “Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical Into the Woods. Our fabulous FHODS Youth Section, previously bringing you the classic Bugsy Malone, are delighted to present the Broadway version of Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. The story follows the Baker and his […]
Including works by Rebecca Clarke, Mel Boris and Lili Boulanger Admission £10 per head - children and full-time students free Online booking preferred https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bayle-music https://www.soundsfolkestone.co.uk/initiatives/bayle-music/ or the QR code for this and any of our concerts To add your name to our email circulation list please send your contact details to [email protected] We are extremely […]
Join us for an exciting evening where Tansy Davies (composer) and James Fisher (artist) discuss their work in progress with John Woolrich (composer), accompanied by audio visuals. We’ll then be treated to a solo set by Tansy from 8.30pm accompanied by James Fisher’s video projections Borne out of a fascination with nature and shamanism, and […]
Baroque feast performed on period instruments. First concert in its new series, with music by Handel, Telemann, Couperin, Buxtehude, Matteis. Folkestone Early Music is delighted to announce the first concert in its new series, with music by Handel, Telemann, Couperin, Buxtehude, Matteis and Boismortier. The members of the newly formed Folkestone Baroque Ensemble are all professional […]