What's happening in Creative Folkestone
WORKSHOP Jarred McGinnis: The Art of Writing Together
13 Nov 2026, 10am
What stories do we carry about ourselves – and what might someone else remember differently? In this bold and original creative writing...
Jarred McGinnis & Nell Stevens: Who Do You Think You Are?
13 Nov 2026, 3pm - 4pm
Two brilliantly original novelists come together for a sharp, psychologically rich conversation about identity, reinvention, self-deception...
Jem Calder: The Debut Everyone is Talking About
13 Nov 2026, 5pm
Few debut authors are generating as much excitement as Jem Calder. Named one of The Observer’s best debut novelists of 2026 and championed...
What is Creative Folkestone?
Creative Folkestone is a visionary arts charity dedicated to transforming Folkestone through collective creative activity, making the town a better place to live, work, play and visit.
We believe that everyone is creative, and that creativity has the power to change people and places for the better. We have developed five key projects that are embedded in the creative transformation of Folkestone:
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Quarterhouse
The cultural hub of Folkestone -
Creative Quarter
Folkestone’s cultural heart -
Folkestone Artworks
The UK’s largest urban outdoor exhibition of contemporary art -
Book Festival
Books, bold ideas and brilliant stories -
Folkestone Triennial
One of the UK’s most ambitious art exhibitions
Membership
Become a Creative Folkestone Member and discover an exciting range of events, discounts and opportunities!