What's On
LEAF: Folkestone's Local, Ethical & Affordable Food Initiative
9th April, 5pm - 30th July
An online market, that sources the best products from as close to Folkestone as possible. All our producers are local, spray free or organic...
Folkestone Women's Forum
29th April, 7:30pm - 1st July
A free monthly event for women to speak together about their interests, work, passions or campaigns. Each forum features a mini-talk followed...
Miniature Music Makers
30th April, 10:30am - 16th July
A lively, fun, interactive music group for pre-school children designed to help them develop a love of music as well increase their skills...
Granny Drops a Clanger
8th May, 6pm - 25th July
8, 14, 16, 30 May, 12, 27 June, 25 July, 6pm-8pmA community knitting and crochet group; just bring yourselves, a smile, some wool and needles...
Quarterhouse Book Group
8th May, 7:30pm - 14th August
Wednesdays 8 May, 12 June, 10 July, 14 August, 7.30-9pm.A monthly meeting of reading enthusiasts run by the Friends of the Folkestone Book...
Josh Widdicombe – Work In Progress (plus support)
28th May, 8pm
Join Josh Widdicombe as he road tests new material ahead of his tour.Tuesday 28 May, 8pmTickets £1514+ (Parental Guidance) Swearing and adult...
Half Term: Find Your Own Shadows
29th May, 10am
with Andrew VerissimoMake your own shadow puppets and create a story together, based on Folkestone Artworks. This will be an opportunity to...
Edith Tankus: Wild Country (work in progress)
29th May, 7:30pm
An intimate and absurd one-person exploration of motherhood, exile and transformation written by Edith Tankus, developed with Annie Siddons...
Dr David Bramwell: The Road To Utopia
31st May, 7:30pm
An entertaining and thought-provoking evening of big ideas, TED-style lectures, laughter, debate and unashamed optimism for why the future...
The Body in Motion
1st June, 11am
with Laura GilbertJoin us for a figurative, interactive workshop where we will be using our bodies to create artwork. We will use Anthony...
Long Nose Puppets: Out of the Hat!
1st June, 11:30am
When Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky, they are inspired to put on the world’s greatest...
Radio Active
2nd June, 8pm
Angus Deayton, Helen Atkinson Wood, Michael Fenton Stevens and Philip Pope reunite to take classic scripts from the award-winning BBC Radio...
A LUNG and Lowry co-production: Who Cares
4th June, 9:30am - 6th June, 7:30pm
The alarm rings. You take a breath. Then it startsSitting at the back of the bus, skipping the lunch queue and skiving lessons. At schoolNicole,...
Angela Barnes: Rose-Tinted
8th June, 8pm
Following another sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Angela Barnes (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, BBC 2's Insert Name Here, BBC R4’s...
Film: Shoplifters (15)
12th June, 7:30pm
The Palme d’Or award-winning film from Kore-eda Hirokazu. After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little...
The Connor Brothers in Conversation with Eddie Lock
13th June, 1pm
From suicidal feelings and heroin addiction to becoming one of the hottest artists in the world today The Connor Brothers speak openly with...
Open Quarter
14th June, 9am - 23rd June, 6pm
Explore the Creative Quarter's hidden spaces and meet the people that are the driving force behind this unique and creative community. Ten days...
Connecting Creatives
14th June, 5:30pm - 7pm
Local business owners, artists and start-ups are invited to meet, share knowledge and talk about plans for the future. Featuring a programme...
Folkestone Artworks tour led by Randolph Matthews (A Musical Suitcase Journey of Art)
15th June, 11am - 22nd June
Join Randolph Matthews for a guided tour of the Folkestone Artworks exhibition. Perfect for all the family, this tours will begin at the Folkestone...
Open Quarter: Colour/Composition/Construction
15th June, 11am
Join Heather Orr for an experimental textiles workshop and explore a range of recycled materials. Taking inspiration from Folkestone Artworks,...
Knotty
15th June, 1pm - 11:59pm
A day-long performance festival showcasing local, national and international artists. Festival brunch The Clearing, Quarterhouse, Mill Bay...
Toni Lewis: The Astrothot - I Am The Future
15th June, 7pm
Exploring recent genetics research this performance will collectively measure the psychological impact of interspecies hybridity via the half-zebra/half-deer...
Rachel Young: NIGHTCLUBBING
15th June, 8pm
Rachael Young and her badass band of superhumans embrace Afrofuturism and the cult of Grace Jones in an explosive performance bringing visceral...
Mrs H & the Sing-along Band
16th June, 2pm
All ages, FREEFollowing on from their much-loved monthly appearances at Quarterhouse, Mrs H and the Sing-along Band bring their blend of family...