Venues
FolkeFest is centred around The Creative Quarter in Folkestone, Kent, UK.
High Speed HS1 trains run regularly from London St. Pancras International (50 mins) and Stratford International (45 mins). Direct trains also run from Charing Cross, London Bridge and occasionally London Victoria.
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The Quarterhouse
The Creative Quarter’s main live arts venue with a 450 capacity auditorium.
49 Tontine Street, Folkestone CT20 1JT
The Clearing
The upstairs bar venue at The Quarterhouse, with a stunning cathedral-inspired installation by Studio Ben Allen.
49 Tontine Street, Folkestone CT20 1JT
UCA Brewery Tap Project Space
Gallery, exhibition and events space, with courtyard.
53 Tontine Street, Folkestone CT20 1JR
FOLKESTONE MUSEUM
The main museum for the district of Folkestone, Hythe & Romney Marsh. The museum will be hosting an exhibition about Folkestone International Folklore Festival which was a largescale event that ran 1961-89 with hundreds of attendees from across Europe.
The Town Hall, 1-2 Guildhall Street, Folkestone CT20 1DY
Folklore
Friendly cocktail bar and venue situated on the characterful Old High Street.
69 The Old High Street, Folkestone CT20 1RN
The Chambers
Family run independent cafe with atmospheric underground venue beneath.
Cheriton Place, Folkestone CT20 2BB
Church of St. Mary & St. Eanswythe
Stunning Grade II* listed Anglican church overlooking the English Channel and named after our local Saint.
Church St, Folkestone CT20 1SE
KIPPS ALEHOUSE
Characterful venue for beer lovers and music, situated at the top of The Old High Street at the gateway to the Creative Quarter.
11-15 The Old High Street, Folkestone CT20 1RL
Folkestone Harbour Arm
One of Folkestone’s main landmarks. Once a place to catch the ferry, now a thriving hub of independent eateries, cafes and bars, with magnificent views of the coastline.
Folkestone Harbour, Folkestone CT20 1QH
DIY4FOLKE
Formerly known as Performance Space. Gallery and events space with exterior mural by Rovaneche.
62 Tontine Street, Folkestone CT20 1JP
SpaceBox Gallery
The gallery at Space Bar, set within the quirky courtyard garden off Payer’s Park.
7 The Old High Street, Folkestone CT20 1RJ (entry also from Payer’s Park side)
Book tickets
Saturday’s main event at The Quarterhouse is the only ticketed event. Other events are Pay What You Want on the door. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. Some events require registration - see event times and lineup.