What's happening in Creative Folkestone
Creative Quarter Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026
11 Nov 2026, 5.30pm
Stories, sparkle and festive magic come together as the Christmas lights are switched on in the heart of Folkestone's Creative Quarter.Taking...
Opening Night: Sir Tony Robinson
12 Nov 2026, 7pm - 8pm
Few figures have delighted British audiences for as long, or with such warmth, wit and infectious curiosity, as Sir Tony Robinson. Actor,...
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...
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!