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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...
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...
Labyrinth
Fri 8 Nov, 7pm
Join us for this special screening of Labyrinth. Kicking off with a complimentary glass of prosecco and happy hour, followed by an afterparty...
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
Join us to celebrate the launch of the 2024 Folkestone Book Festival, with this exclusive opening-night event – an evening with the acclaimed...
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...
Rory Cellan-Jones: Dogs Can Change Your Life
Sat 16 Nov, 2pm
Join dog-lover Rory Cellan-Jones, author, former BBC News technology correspondent, and proud owner of the Twitter-famous rescue dog Sophie...
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
Join us for an enchanting evening with Booker Prize-winning author Alan Hollinghurst as he discusses his much-anticipated new novel, Our Evenings....
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....
Lucy Caldwell, Naomi Wood & Yan Ge: Stories of Motherhood and Mayhem
Mon 18 Nov, 6pm
Join us for an evening of compelling short stories and lively discussion with award-winning writers Lucy Caldwell (Openings), Naomi Wood (This...
Lucia Osborne-Crowley & Sam McAlister: Rogues and Royalty
Tue 19 Nov, 6pm
Join us for a riveting discussion with Lucia Osborne-Crowley, author of The Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sam McAlister, the producer behind...
David Nicholls: Exploring Life’s Crossroads
Thu 21 Nov, 6pm
Join us for the one of the festival’s most anticipated event – a captivating evening with acclaimed author David Nicholls. Best known...
David Holmes: Harry Potter’s Double
Thu 21 Nov, 8pm
Join us for an inspiring evening with David Holmes, a competitive gymnast from Essex who became a beloved stunt double in the Harry Potter...
Emma Gannon: The Art of Rest
Sat 23 Nov, 2pm
Join us for an insightful afternoon with Emma Gannon, the acclaimed writer, broadcaster, and podcaster best known for her Webby-nominated...
Robin Ince: Comedy, Curiosity, and the Power of Libraries
Sat 23 Nov, 8pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening with the brilliant comedian and advocate for libraries, Robin Ince. Known for his razor-sharp wit and...
Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow: Writing from Within
Sun 24 Nov, 2pm
Join us for an inspiring and insightful discussion with Viktoria Lloyd-Barlow, whose debut novel All the Little Bird Hearts was longlisted...
Tessa Hadley & Donal Ryan: Tales of Life and Loss
Sun 24 Nov, 4pm
Step into the captivating worlds of two masterful storytellers, Tessa Hadley and Donal Ryan, as they discuss their latest works of fiction....
An Evening with Don Letts
Fri 29 Nov, 7.30pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening with cultural icon Don Letts. We will be screening his documentary "Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk...
Jen Brister: One Night Only
Sat 30 Nov, 8pm
Jen Brister is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer who has been seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World...
An Evening With Scott Matthews
Fri 6 Dec, 8pm
Scott Matthews’ ground-breaking debut album, Passing Stranger earned him serious critical acclaim with its bold mix of folk, rock, blues...
Royal Ballet & Opera: Cinderella
Tue 10 Dec, 7.15pm
This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The...
Christmas Carol Concert at St Mary & St Eanswythe’s Church
Thu 12 Dec, 6pm
It’s time to dig out your festive jumper and join the Creative Quarter for our annual Christmas Carol Concert, in partnership with St Mary...
Connecting Creatives Free Christmas Networking Drinks
Thu 12 Dec, 7.30pm
‘Connecting Creatives’ is a free networking event for all creatives in Folkestone and beyond, and this special event is a Christmas drinks...
Royal Ballet & Opera: The Nutcracker
Tue 17 Dec, 7.15pm
Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive...
Melting Vinyl: Awake Arise with A Christmas Show For Our Times
Fri 20 Dec, 8pm
In an unmissable collaboration, five of the English folk scene’s most inventive artists bring you Awake Arise – A Christmas Show For Our...
It's a Wonderful Life
Sun 22 Dec, 7pm
After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George's wish come true....
Royal Ballet & Opera: The Tales of Hoffman
Wed 15 Jan, 6.45pm
Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach's dream-like opera.Through the haze of the years,...
Lucy Porter: No Regrets
Fri 14 Feb, 8pm
Lucy Porter - No Regrets!The irrepressible Lucy Porter bounces back into action with a show all about regrets. Frank Sinatra had too few to...
Lou Sanders: No Kissing in the Bingo Hall
Thu 20 Feb, 8pm
A show about being human - can you relate???Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I'm going to do all my own jokes!A deep, dumb show...
Royal Ballet & Opera: Swan Lake
Thu 27 Feb, 7.15pm
Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Bringing togetherTchaikovsky’s sensational score with the incredible...
Zoe Lyons: Werewolf
Wed 5 Mar, 7.30pm
If life is a journey, Zoe’s has had more than its share of potholes and diversions: from diving with sharks, to sitting in a shed in Vietnam...