Music at The Bandstand with The Boxwood Chessmen

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Another free Folk Week event, music by the seaside. Listen to live music at the Bandstand every evening during the Festival. Please put a donation in the collecting tin Why not pop into the craft fair next door to the Bandstand  for a bit of retail therapy and refreshements open 10am - 8.30pm Sat-Fri.

Event Series Poets’ Breakfast

Poets’ Breakfast

SMOKED Street Kitchen & Bar 92 High St, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

A well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by our own Frances Turner. Daily Saturday - Friday. Everyone welcome. This is a free event so please put a donation in the tin. Thank you

Event Series Craft and Music Fair

Craft and Music Fair

Craft and Music Fair 9 - 15 August 2025 Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Our Craft and Music Fair is open daily from Saturday 9th- Friday 15th August 2025 10am-8.30pm. lots of lovely things to purchase, food traders and  Bar. Run by our fabulous team of volunteers, this is a great place to stop a moment during your busy day enjoying the Festival. Free Admission

Event Series Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Each morning, Zoe, Peter, and Evie from Inspiration Creative get all generations singing and dancing together – and wearing some very strange outfits. They are ably supported by our wonderful band-in-residence Giddy Yup and mayhem is provided by the Hooden Horses – the living embodiment of the festival logo and Clarence the Dragon makes a […]

Playalong at The George

Pub Gigs Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

A very popular part of Folk Week with daily guests. Paul also runs the Saturday morning workshop to introduce newbies to the playalongs. Mainly Irish tunes. Guests to be announced. This is a free event so please pop a donation in the collecting tin, thank you.

Dance displays at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Every afternoon our amazing dance sides will be performing at The Bandstand, you can also catch them around the town and along the promonade throughout the day. This event is free but please put a donation in the festival collecting tins, Thank you.

Festival Parade and Show

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

The Big parade starts promptly at 5.30pm from the top of the High street at Pierremont Ave,  processing down the high street and onto the seafront promenade, finishing with a celebration of dance and music at the bandstand. We have a Craft Session on Friday afternoon for kids to come and make banners and flags, […]

Family Ceilidh – Giddy up Ceilidh Band

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

All ages and abilities are welcome for this fun dance at The Bandstand This is a free event but we do ask you  pop a donation on one of our collecting tins, Thank you.

Event Series Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Each morning, Zoe, Peter, and Evie from Inspiration Creative get all generations singing and dancing together – and wearing some very strange outfits. They are ably supported by our wonderful band-in-residence Giddy Yup and mayhem is provided by the Hooden Horses – the living embodiment of the festival logo and Clarence the Dragon makes a […]

Be a Broadstairs Sketcher with Nicky Browne

Craft and Music Fair 9 - 15 August 2025 Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Come and join Nicky Browne with your note book and pencils for a calm hour of drawing, doodling and observation. Meeting by the Folk Week merchandise stall in the Craft Fair on Victoria Gardens, as a group we will look for interesting Festival sites to draw. No experience needed, Nicky is happy to guide you […]

Family Ceilidh at the Bandstand – with The Giddy Up Ceilidh Band

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Lots of fun to be had with The Giddy Up Ceilidh Band as they guide you through some family dances in the sunshine. This is a free event so please pop a donation in a Folk Week collecting tin, thank you.

Event Series Dance displays at The Bandstand

Dance displays at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Every afternoon our amazing dance sides will be performing at The Bandstand, you can also catch them around the town and along the promonade throughout the day. This event is free but please put a donation in the festival collecting tins, Thank you.

Music at The Bandstand – Gypskazz

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Another free Folk Week event, music by the seaside. Listen to live music at the Bandstand every evening during the Festival. Please put a donation in the collecting tin Why not pop into the craft fair next door to the Bandstand  for a bit of retail therapy and refreshements open 10am - 8.30pm Sat-Fri.

Fancy Dress Ceilidh with Banter

The Sarah Thorne Theatre - Dance Venue Fordoun Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

A fun filled evening celebrating the Diamond Anniversary,  lots of dancing, fancy dress ' Shine bright like a diamond'  is optional but if you do fancy to don your glad rags.

Get Tickets £7.50 – £15.00
Event Series Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Each morning, Zoe, Peter, and Evie from Inspiration Creative get all generations singing and dancing together – and wearing some very strange outfits. They are ably supported by our wonderful band-in-residence Giddy Yup and mayhem is provided by the Hooden Horses – the living embodiment of the festival logo and Clarence the Dragon makes a […]

Be a Broadstairs Sketcher with Nicky Browne

Craft and Music Fair 9 - 15 August 2025 Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Come and join Nicky Browne with your note book and pencils for a calm hour of drawing, doodling and observation. Meeting by the Folk Week merchandise stall in the Craft Fair on Victoria Gardens, as a group we will look for interesting Festival sites to draw. No experience needed, Nicky is happy to guide you […]

Beginners/Family Ukulele Workshop – Monday

Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Be ready to sing, have fun and surprise yourself. This workshop is suitable for total beginners (aged 8 – 80+) and those who have made a start but cannot join chords together. If you have your own ukulele please bring it along, but we will also have 20 ‘spare’ ukuleles for people to borrow. workshops […]

Get Tickets £4.00 – £8.00 15 tickets left
Event Series Dance displays at The Bandstand

Dance displays at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Every afternoon our amazing dance sides will be performing at The Bandstand, you can also catch them around the town and along the promonade throughout the day. This event is free but please put a donation in the festival collecting tins, Thank you.

Music at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Another free Folk Week event, music by the seaside. Listen to live music at the Bandstand every evening during the Festival. Please put a donation in the collecting tin Why not pop into the craft fair next door to the Bandstand  for a bit of retail therapy and refreshments open 10am - 8.30pm Sat-Fri.

Event Series Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Each morning, Zoe, Peter, and Evie from Inspiration Creative get all generations singing and dancing together – and wearing some very strange outfits. They are ably supported by our wonderful band-in-residence Giddy Yup and mayhem is provided by the Hooden Horses – the living embodiment of the festival logo and Clarence the Dragon makes a […]

Be a Broadstairs Sketcher with Nicky Browne

Craft and Music Fair 9 - 15 August 2025 Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Come and join Nicky Browne with your note book and pencils for a calm hour of drawing, doodling and observation. Meeting by the Folk Week merchandise stall in the Craft Fair on Victoria Gardens, as a group we will look for interesting Festival sites to draw. No experience needed, Nicky is happy to guide you […]

Event Series Dance displays at The Bandstand

Dance displays at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Every afternoon our amazing dance sides will be performing at The Bandstand, you can also catch them around the town and along the promonade throughout the day. This event is free but please put a donation in the festival collecting tins, Thank you.

Music at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Another free Folk Week event, music by the seaside. Listen to live music at the Bandstand every evening during the Festival. Please put a donation in the collecting tin Why not pop into the craft fair next door to the Bandstand  for a bit of retail therapy and refreshements open 10am - 8.30pm Sat-Fri.

Event Series Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Each morning, Zoe, Peter, and Evie from Inspiration Creative get all generations singing and dancing together – and wearing some very strange outfits. They are ably supported by our wonderful band-in-residence Giddy Yup and mayhem is provided by the Hooden Horses – the living embodiment of the festival logo and Clarence the Dragon makes a […]

Be a Broadstairs Sketcher with Nicky Browne

Craft and Music Fair 9 - 15 August 2025 Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Come and join Nicky Browne with your note book and pencils for a calm hour of drawing, doodling and observation. Meeting by the Folk Week merchandise stall in the Craft Fair on Victoria Gardens, as a group we will look for interesting Festival sites to draw. No experience needed, Nicky is happy to guide you […]

Beginners/Family Ukulele Workshop – Wednesday

Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Be ready to sing, have fun and surprise yourself. This workshop is suitable for total beginners (aged 8 – 80+) and those who have made a start but cannot join chords together. If you have your own ukulele please bring it along, but we will also have 20 ‘spare’ ukuleles for people to borrow. workshops […]

Get Tickets £4.00 – £8.00 15 tickets left
Event Series Dance displays at The Bandstand

Dance displays at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Every afternoon our amazing dance sides will be performing at The Bandstand, you can also catch them around the town and along the promonade throughout the day. This event is free but please put a donation in the festival collecting tins, Thank you.

Peggy in conversation

The Palace Cinema Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

This is a live zoom event in conjunction with the Palace Cinema, join legendary singer songwriter Peggy Seeger for a one of a kind conversation from the wonderfully intimate Palace cinema. Questions for Peggy can be submitted in advance and will be put to her by your host for the event, Sally Ironmonger. An intimate […]

Get Tickets £7.50 – £15.00

Music at The Bandstand with Gaddzukes

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Another free Folk Week event, music by the seaside. Listen to live music at the Bandstand every evening during the Festival. Please put a donation in the collecting tin Why not pop into the craft fair next door to the Bandstand  for a bit of retail therapy and refreshements open 10am - 8.30pm Sat-Fri.

Event Series Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Each morning, Zoe, Peter, and Evie from Inspiration Creative get all generations singing and dancing together – and wearing some very strange outfits. They are ably supported by our wonderful band-in-residence Giddy Yup and mayhem is provided by the Hooden Horses – the living embodiment of the festival logo and Clarence the Dragon makes a […]

Be a Broadstairs Sketcher with Nicky Browne

Craft and Music Fair 9 - 15 August 2025 Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Come and join Nicky Browne with your note book and pencils for a calm hour of drawing, doodling and observation. Meeting by the Folk Week merchandise stall in the Craft Fair on Victoria Gardens, as a group we will look for interesting Festival sites to draw. No experience needed, Nicky is happy to guide you […]

Maypole Dance Workshop

Belvedere Road Scout Hut Belvedere Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

It is easier than it looks? Come and find out! for ages 8 upwards, limited numbers so get your tickets quick

Get Tickets £4.00 – £6.00 15 tickets left
Event Series Dance displays at The Bandstand

Dance displays at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Every afternoon our amazing dance sides will be performing at The Bandstand, you can also catch them around the town and along the promonade throughout the day. This event is free but please put a donation in the festival collecting tins, Thank you.

PORTRAITS & LANDSCAPES Faces & Places – The Musical

Crampton Museum The Broadway, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Kent Song Collective's brand-new show for 2025- original songs, traditional tunes and fascinating trivia drawn from the world of Art. Harmonies, concertinas, melodeon, guitars, mandolin, and plenty of audience participation with Sue Watson, John & Di Cullen, Laurie Jeal, Sue Evans, Bob Kenward & Graham Knibbs ! Sketches between times... sure to be another unusual […]

Get Tickets £5.00 – £10.00

Music at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Another free Folk Week event, music by the seaside. Listen to live music at the Bandstand every evening during the Festival. Please put a donation in the collecting tin Why not pop into the craft fair next door to the Bandstand  for a bit of retail therapy and refreshements open 10am - 8.30pm Sat-Fri.

Event Series Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Each morning, Zoe, Peter, and Evie from Inspiration Creative get all generations singing and dancing together – and wearing some very strange outfits. They are ably supported by our wonderful band-in-residence Giddy Yup and mayhem is provided by the Hooden Horses – the living embodiment of the festival logo and Clarence the Dragon makes a […]

Ukulele Band all together! – Friday

Queens Road Baptist Centre Queens Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Rehearsal for performance. Beginners and Improvers ukulele greoups meet for a final rehearsal for the combined Ukulele Workshop Band at Workshop Show on Friday afternoon at the Sarah Thorne Theatre Beginners workshops: Monday 11th, Wednesday 13th, Improvers workshops Tuesday, Thursday . all together on  Friday 15th finishing with a workshop show performance, (if you wish […]

Get Tickets £4.00 – £8.00 15 tickets left
Event Series Dance displays at The Bandstand

Dance displays at The Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

Every afternoon our amazing dance sides will be performing at The Bandstand, you can also catch them around the town and along the promonade throughout the day. This event is free but please put a donation in the festival collecting tins, Thank you.

Music at the Bandstand

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom