What's happening in Creative Folkestone
In response to the ongoing impact of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and to protect our community, Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse will remain closed until it is safe to reopen again. The Box Office phone number is currently suspended. Please direct any enquiries concerning tickets and refunds to boxoffice@creativefolkestone.org.uk. All other enquiries can be directed to info@creativefolkestone.org.uk. To read the full statement click here.
Creative Folkestone Triennial has been postponed until September 2021. Curator Lewis Biggs and the Creative Folkestone team are working hard to establish new dates for Folkestone Triennial and will announce information as soon as possible. To read a full statement click here.
The Big Music Takeover
26th October, 10am
Would you consider yourself adventurous and up for trying new things?International performer Randolph Matthews is calling out all budding...
Half-Term Workshops: All Things Grimm
26th October, 10am - 30th October
Wanted: Ruthless rascals with cunning minds and strong stomachs.Working with Lydia Hibbert of Young Animators, come and explore the gruesome...
Let's Go Outside: Folkestone Panel Discussion and Q&A
27th October, 6pm
South East Industry Panel Discussion and Q&AThese panel discussions will discuss the challenges faced by performing arts organisations and...
Folkestone Reads: Modern Nature
19th November, 6:30pm
Autumn Reads: Modern Nature is a new online festival exploring the written work of artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman. Through a programme...
Allan Jenkins
20th November, 6:30pm
Autumn Reads: Modern Nature is a new online festival exploring the written work of artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman. Through a programme...
Melissa Harrison
20th November, 8pm
Autumn Reads: Modern Nature is a new online festival exploring the written work of artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman. Through a programme...
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
The Shape of Things to Come -
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!