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Open Sesame returns

Free space for artists and creatives to get creative

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Space in the Creative Quarter

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Folkestone Book Festival

The 2026 Programme is live

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Prospect Cottage: Public Visits 2026

Wed 18 Mar - Sun 6 Dec 2026, Various Times

Discover the Creative Heart of Derek Jarman’s World.Step inside Prospect Cottage, the extraordinary home and artistic sanctuary of renowned...

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National Theatre Live Presents: The Misanthrope

4 Nov 2026, 6.30pm - 8.15pm

Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling the...

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Melting Vinyl: Penguin Cafe performs Music from the Penguin Cafe Orchestra

6 Nov 2026, 8pm

Penguin Cafe was founded by Arthur Jeffes in 2009, bringing together a talented and disparate group of musicians initially to perform his...

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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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Folkestone Artworks

Explore the UK's largest urban outdoor exhibition of contemporary art!

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Become a Creative Folkestone Member and discover an exciting range of events, discounts and opportunities!  

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