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Hartbeeps
Tue 22 Oct, 11am
Hartbeeps - The original musical story tellers and creators of multi-sensory play for babies and young children. Hartbeeps is a multi-sensory...
Paul Foot: Dissolve
Fri 25 Oct, 8pm
Following a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run, multi-award-winning and trail-blazing comedian, Paul Foot, is back on tour with the critically...
Joe Goddard & Damp Disco: Once Upon a Disco
Sat 26 Oct, 9pm
Damp Disco and Joe Goddard summon you this Halloween for a haunting tale like no other. Once upon a Disco, in a land shrouded in mystery,...
Teeny Tiny Creatives
Tue 29 Oct, 11am
Designed for children aged 0-5 and their caregivers, join us for a delightful journey of imaginative play and self-expression.Have fun playing...
Royal Ballet & Opera: Wolf Witch Giant Fairy
Thu 31 Oct, 2pm
Embark on a magical journey with the Royal Ballet & Opera’s enchanting production of Wolf Witch Giant Fairy.This spellbinding performance...
Toploader
Fri 1 Nov, 8pm
Join us in Folkestone for some Dancing in the Moonlight at Quarterhouse this November. That’s right, we will be partying with none other...
Tales for Tots and Toddlers
Tue 5 Nov, 11am
Storytelling at its most creative!Out of the Bag Theatre transports children with their adults right into the world of the story: through...
Labyrinth & After Party
Fri 8 Nov, 7pm
Join us for an unforgettable night as we screen Jim Henson’s cult classic Labyrinth, followed by a DJ set filled with David Bowie hits by...
The Wizard of Oz
Sat 9 Nov, 11am
Join us for a magical journey down the yellow brick road with a special screening of The Wizard of Oz at Quarterhouse.This timeless classic,...
Mrs H & the Sing-along Band
Tue 12 Nov, 11am
Mrs H & the Sing-along Band bring their unique family music back to Folkestone with a lineup of musicians including members of Red Snapper,...
Folkestone Book Festival 2024: Festival Pass
Thu 14 Nov, 12pm
Enjoy all of this year's Book Festival talks and events with your Book Festival Pass.Book your festival pass now and enjoy the whole festival...
Opening Night: Tracy Chevalier
Thu 14 Nov, 7pm
Celebrate the launch of the 2024 Folkestone Book Festival, with this exclusive opening-night event – an evening with the acclaimed American...
Creative Quarter Christmas Lights Switch-On 2024
Fri 15 Nov, 5.30pm
Join us in the Creative Quarter for the annual Christmas Light Switch On, a magical evening for all to enjoy! Experience the festive sparkle...
Helen Lederer: Getting Merry
Fri 15 Nov, 7pm
Kick off the festive season with laughter and cheer as comedian Helen Lederer, known for her role in Absolutely Fabulous, lights up the Old...
Susie Chan & Rob Hobson: Run Strong, Eat Well
Sat 16 Nov, 12pm
Ultra-marathon runner Susie Chan, known for her incredible endurance feats and vibrant personality, will be in conversation with Rob Hobson,...
Rory Cellan-Jones: Dogs Can Change Your Life
Sat 16 Nov, 2pm
Dog-lover Rory Cellan-Jones, author, former BBC News technology correspondent, and proud owner of the Twitter-famous rescue dog Sophie from...
Ali Smith: Hidden Stories
Sat 16 Nov, 4pm
Join us for an illuminating evening with the acclaimed Scottish author Ali Smith, as she discusses her latest novel Gliff and delves into...
Alan Hollinghurst: Literary Luminary
Sat 16 Nov, 6pm
Don't miss an enchanting evening with Booker Prize-winning author Alan Hollinghurst as he discusses his much-anticipated new novel, Our Evenings....
Sally Abé: Chef’s Table
Sat 16 Nov, 8pm
Sally Abé, celebrated chef and culinary innovator, brings her passion for food and dedication to empowering women in the kitchen to her latest...
Family Time with Sheena Dempsey: Pablo and Splash
Sun 17 Nov, 10.30am
Bring your little ones for a fun-filled morning with Folkestone-based children’s author Sheena Dempsey! Perfect for kids aged 6-9, Sheena...
Irenosen Okojie & Elizabeth Macneal: Mysticism and Mystery
Sun 17 Nov, 12pm
Join award-winning authors Irenosen Okojie and Elizabeth Macneal for an enthralling discussion that bridges the mystical and the mysterious....
Lev Parikian and Oliver Smith: A Journey Through the Sacred and the Natural
Sun 17 Nov, 2pm
Lev Parikian and Oliver Smith join forces for this engaging discussion that bridges the gap between the natural world and spiritual reflection....
Dan Evans, Vicky Spratt & Yvonne Singh: Class, Power and the Rise of the Far Right
Sun 17 Nov, 4pm
Explore the intersections of class, power and the resurgence of the far right in the UK with three acclaimed authors Dan Evans, Vicky Spratt...
Anna Bogutskaya & Andrew Michael Hurley: The Horrors That Haunt Us
Sun 17 Nov, 6pm
Step into the shadows with two compelling voices as they explore the twisted and eerily captivating aspects of the horror-supernatural genre....
John Boyne: Fire
Sun 17 Nov, 8pm
Don’t miss an engaging evening with renowned author John Boyne as he unveils his latest novel, Fire. Known for his powerful storytelling...
Lucy Caldwell, Naomi Wood & Yan Ge: Stories of Motherhood and Mayhem
Mon 18 Nov, 6pm
Be transported by an evening of compelling short stories and lively discussion with award-winning writers Lucy Caldwell (Openings), Naomi...
Damian Collins & Lucy Hughes-Hallett: Power Games
Mon 18 Nov, 8pm
Former Folkestone MP Damian Collins and historian and biographer Lucy Hughes-Hallett come together to explore themes of political manoeuvring,...
Lucia Osborne-Crowley & Sam McAlister: Rogues and Royalty
Tue 19 Nov, 6pm
This promises to be a riveting discussion between Lucia Osborne-Crowley, author of The Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sam McAlister, the...
Jo Hamya & Rebecca Watson: Family, Identity and the Struggles of a Generation
Tue 19 Nov, 8pm
Jo Hamya and Rebecca Watson discuss their second novels, and take the stage for an insightful conversation that explores the complicated intersections...
Baroness Lola Young: Inside the House of Lords
Wed 20 Nov, 6pm
Baroness Lola Young comes to Folkestone to discuss her poignant new memoir, Eight Weeks. As a prominent member of the House of Lords and a...
Maria Balshaw & Bob and Roberta Smith: Art and Legacy
Wed 20 Nov, 8pm
Maria Balshaw, director of the Tate since 2017 and author of the new book, Gathering of Strangers: Why Museums Matter, joins the dynamic Ramsgate-based...