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 […]

The String Sinfonia from the University of Kent, the wonderfully talented university students string orchestra which I direct,  is coming to Folkestone on Friday 10 May at 7pm for for a free one hour concert in the Green Room at the Grand. The programme will include Serenade by Dag Wiren              […]

Rhod is embarking on a full UK & Ireland tour playing more than 90 dates, and running until October 2025. Previously, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour. But Rhod's not bitter; he's bouncing back […]

Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone.” Standing up so you don't have to take it lying it down anymore, the Pub Landlord is back to make sense of the questions you probably already had the answers […]

FHODS is pleased to announce that the shop doors will soon open on a new production of Hobson’s Choice, the well-loved, classic northern comedy. Henry Hobson runs a shoe business in Salford, Greater Manchester. A widower with three daughters, he is overbearing, controlling, and a drunk. When his eldest daughter, Maggie – the real driving […]

  WHAT A BAND TO HAVE ON A THURSDAY!! With just announced support from the fabulous local outfit – YESTERDAYS FLOWERS. A band that are creating waves of thier own in the region! A GREAT coupling! On their first ever Folkestone visit, DAIISTAR from is an Alt-Indie band formed in Austin, Texas in the spring […]

KARNSTEIN Vampyric Black/Doom Metal Nearly one year on from our first appearance at The Chambers and several months after our last show here, we are finally returning, this time as headliners! As well as fully intending to recreate the kind of carnage of the last shows (sorry Chris) we may even bring some new material […]

Come and see how our local youth string orchestra has grown! Under the wonderful guidance of Floriane Peycelon, Young Strings has flourished over the last 2 years and at this free concert you can hear what they’ve been working on this term.

Holy Trinity Church, Sandgate Road, Folkestone, CT20 2HQ Bach - Orchestral Suite in B min, BWV 1067 Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D, BWV 1050 Grieg - Holberg Suite Strauss - Metamorphosen * guest violinst while Hannah Dawson is on maternity leave PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE TO PREVIOUS YEARS £25 (£10 for under 35's and free […]

Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone, CT20 1BN Come and enjoy a sonic treat with Anna Phoebe and Richard Bundy! Anna is a violinist and composer who works in cross-genre and collaborative projects. Tonight, as part of her set, the Sacconis will join her for a performance of “Dover Unlocked”. Conceived by Anna and Richard Bundy, this piece […]

Members of Sacconi Quartet - Ben Hancox (violin), Robin Ashwell (viola) Carra Berridge (cello) playing Bach - Goldberg Variations BWV 988, arr. Sitkovetsky for String Trio £25 (£10 for under 35's, Free 8 - 25's)

FHODS are proud to present Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks, a charming comedy charting the unpredictable relationship between two unlikely dance partners. Lily and Michael are two people from very different backgrounds but share a love not only of dancing but also arguing and, unbeknownst to each other, they are also both wronged, grieving […]

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Thomas Adès, one of the world’s foremost musicians, renowned as both a composer and performer worldwide, to perform an evening of piano works in our wonderful seaside town. A prodigious composer, conductor and pianist, Adès was described by the New York Times in 2007 as one of today’s ‘most […]

Born from a library music album of compositions, co-composed by leaders Derek and British Jazz Award-winning guitarist Dominic Ashworth, Picante is a Latin band that takes flavours from Buena Vista Social Club, Sergio Mendes, Stan Getz/Astrid Gilberto, Spyrogyra and the Gypsy Kings, with their unique compositions in mambo, salsa, samba and bossa nova styles.  Guaranteed […]

Grand Closing Party - Folkestone Music in May Festival is back for it’s 2nd year in full effect.Award winning, World famous artist Derrick McKenzie (from Jamiroquai) takes over the decks at The Quarterhouse, Folkestone for Music in May Festival Closing Party. An acclaimed drummer + songwriter with an Ivor Novello, Grammy, and accolades from MTV, […]

Service at St Martin's Church

  Concert Programme The second concert in FEM’s new series will be a harpsichord recital by the eminent harpsichordist, fortepianist, director and patron of FEM, Steven Devine. Steven enjoys a phenomenal career with a growing list of highly praised recordings, from solo CDs and chamber music to concertos with The Orchestra of the Age of […]

The 2nd Annual Fun Dog Show/ The Dog's Trust Event. The Leas - by Bandstand area Register 9am on the day Music on the day 11.00a.m. Amy Winehouse Tribute - Joanna Rose Barton ; 12noon Spittin Feathers (Rock'n Roll); The Concord's Group (60'a and 70's music)

Civic Parade provisionally this year from Town Hall, via town, to Harvy Statue - Langhorne Gardens. Full details TBC the Town Council.