This year’s panto ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, is going be Fee-Fi-Fo-FUN! Jack is off on an adventure, swapping his great big cow (not the Dame) for a bag of beans. What a fool you shout! But these are not average, everyday run of the mill supermarket own brand beans…..Oh no! They’re MAGIC beans! Jack has […]
Folkestone flea
Folkestone flea a curated vintage market Traders selling clothing, homewares, art, jewellery Beer Pizza DJs
Folkestone Pride 2025
Folkestone Pride returns in 2025! Join us for a vibrant march through the town, followed by an exciting, family-friendly daytime variety show at The Leas Bandstand.
The Amazing Charivari!
Charivari Day, Strange Cargo’s annual summer carnival, takes to the streets of Folkestone. This year celebrating the renovation of The Leas Lift with the theme Beside the Seaside. This is a must-see event, part of our town’s culture. Parade starts at 2pm from the Stade by Folkestone Harbour. Live music on the Bandstand from 3:30pm […]
WAVELENGTHS FAMILY DANCE DAY (free)
WHAT’S ON: WAVELENGTHS FAMILY DANCE DAYQuarterhouse, Payers Park & The Clearing, Folkestone A full day of free, creative dance, music and movement activities for families of all ages—part of the Wavelengths Festival. Whether you’re a tiny explorer, a mindful mover, or a curious dancer, there’s something for everyone. 11:00am – The Yogaman WorkshopA gentle yoga […]
Folkestone Sandcastle Competition
The Folkestone Sandcastle Competition! Just turn up with you team at 10.30am on Sunday 6th July. Judging at 1.30. All proceeds go to The Church Street Project, local providers of creative therapy and counselling to young people. Great prizes and a raffle. Fun, family and friend event. Greatly enjoyed every year! Let’s hope the weather […]
WAVELENGTHS – OPEN AIR DANCE
Join us for a fun afternoon of outdoor dance around Folkestone’s Creative Quarter! Watch Moving Memory Dance Company explore the ups and downs of women’s lives, celebrating the need for rest and recovery. Get involved with Jodie Cole’s Boogie Booth—a friendly dance session for all ages that includes sign language, making it easy and fun […]
Blessing of the Fisheries
It looks like a glorious day for the fisherfolk of Folkestone as they gather with clergy and locals for the annual Blessing of the Fisheries ceremony. The procession will start from St Peter’s Church on The Durlocks and make it’s way down to the Stade. It will follow in the standard tradition, with the vicar giving […]
Annie
FHODS present the much-loved musical ‘Annie’!
Fireworks Display – 10 Years of the Harbour Arm
Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Harbour Arm’s reopening with a spectacular fireworks finale.
Beach Clean & Adventure Golf
Fill a litter bag during the beach clean and get a free round of mini-golf. Help the community and have fun.
Tales for Tots and Toddlers
Storytelling at its most creative! Out of the Bag Theatre transports children with their adults right into the world of the story: through movement, soundscapes, object play, and characterisation. ‘What comes out of the bag?’ we hear you ask. An assortment of recycled materials are offered to children and their adults and creatively used to […]







