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.
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 […]
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. Plus our Crafty corner has opportunities to try new crafts and book craft workshops. Run by our fabulous team of volunteers, this is a great place to stop a […]
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 […]
Daily singing at the Neptune is a foundation stone of the festival for many. We hope you will come along and join in a chorus or two. with Special Guests Saturday 9th - Victory Morris Sunday 10th - Mike Nicholson Monday 11th - Cathy Barclay & Sarah Yarwood Tuesday 12th - Pete Luscombe & John […]
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 Saturday 9th - Chan Reid Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - Krista Bubble Tuesday 12th - Pip Ives Wednesday 13th - Chris Sadler Thursday 14th - Chris […]
Lead by Bob Kenward with special festival guests and a listening audience. Guests this year include: Saturday 9th - Steve Turner Sunday 10th - Chan Reid Monday 11th - Paul Hutchinson Tuesday 12th - Aaron Clark (Sir Reel Clark) Wednesday 13th - Jack Hogsden Thursday 14th - Chris Taylor Friday 15th - Will Allen
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.
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, […]
All ages and abilities are welcome for this fun dance at The Bandstand. The Giddy Up Ceilidh Band are joined by caller Clare Janes, you are in for a fun free evening with your family and friends. This is a free event but we do ask you pop a donation on one of our collecting […]
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 […]
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. Plus our Crafty corner has opportunities to try new crafts and book craft workshops. Run by our fabulous team of volunteers, this is a great place to stop a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Daily singing at the Neptune is a foundation stone of the festival for many. We hope you will come along and join in a chorus or two. with Special Guests Saturday 9th - Victory Morris Sunday 10th - Mike Nicholson Monday 11th - Cathy Barclay & Sarah Yarwood Tuesday 12th - Pete Luscombe & John […]
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 Saturday 9th - Chan Reid Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - Krista Bubble Tuesday 12th - Pip Ives Wednesday 13th - Chris Sadler Thursday 14th - Chris […]
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.
Lead by Bob Kenward with special festival guests and a listening audience. Guests this year include: Saturday 9th - Steve Turner Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - TBC Tuesday 12th - TBC Wednesday 13th - Aaron Clark (Sir Reel Clark) Thursday 14th - Chris Taylor Friday 15th - Will Allen
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.
Shanties on the Jetty for landlubbers and mariners - with or without beards. Traditional songs and shanties to raise the roof! all abilities and ages welcome, this is a free event so please drop a donation into the collecting tin, thank you.
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.
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 […]
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. Plus our Crafty corner has opportunities to try new crafts and book craft workshops. Run by our fabulous team of volunteers, this is a great place to stop a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Daily singing at the Neptune is a foundation stone of the festival for many. We hope you will come along and join in a chorus or two. with Special Guests Saturday 9th - Victory Morris Sunday 10th - Mike Nicholson Monday 11th - Cathy Barclay & Sarah Yarwood Tuesday 12th - Pete Luscombe & John […]
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 Saturday 9th - Chan Reid Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - Krista Bubble Tuesday 12th - Pip Ives Wednesday 13th - Chris Sadler Thursday 14th - Chris […]
Lead by Bob Kenward with special festival guests and a listening audience. Guests this year include: Saturday 9th - Steve Turner Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - TBC Tuesday 12th - TBC Wednesday 13th - Aaron Clark (Sir Reel Clark) Thursday 14th - Chris Taylor Friday 15th - Will Allen
Join Zoe, Hazel and the combined choirs from Inspiration Creative to learn a song with sign language, plus also watch the sing and sign choir perform a couple of songs for you too. The songs are translated by the leader alongside the deaf members of the group using a combination of British Sign Language and […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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. Plus our Crafty corner has opportunities to try new crafts and book craft workshops. Run by our fabulous team of volunteers, this is a great place to stop a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Daily singing at the Neptune is a foundation stone of the festival for many. We hope you will come along and join in a chorus or two. with Special Guests Saturday 9th - Victory Morris Sunday 10th - Mike Nicholson Monday 11th - Cathy Barclay & Sarah Yarwood Tuesday 12th - Pete Luscombe & John […]
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 Saturday 9th - Chan Reid Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - Krista Bubble Tuesday 12th - Pip Ives Wednesday 13th - Chris Sadler Thursday 14th - Chris […]
Lead by Bob Kenward with special festival guests and a listening audience. Guests this year include: Saturday 9th - Steve Turner Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - TBC Tuesday 12th - TBC Wednesday 13th - Aaron Clark (Sir Reel Clark) Thursday 14th - Chris Taylor Friday 15th - Will Allen
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.
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 […]
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. Plus our Crafty corner has opportunities to try new crafts and book craft workshops. Run by our fabulous team of volunteers, this is a great place to stop a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Daily singing at the Neptune is a foundation stone of the festival for many. We hope you will come along and join in a chorus or two. with Special Guests Saturday 9th - Victory Morris Sunday 10th - Mike Nicholson Monday 11th - Cathy Barclay & Sarah Yarwood Tuesday 12th - Pete Luscombe & John […]
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 Saturday 9th - Chan Reid Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - Krista Bubble Tuesday 12th - Pip Ives Wednesday 13th - Chris Sadler Thursday 14th - Chris […]
Join Mick for enthralling stories for all ages.
Lead by Bob Kenward with special festival guests and a listening audience. Guests this year include: Saturday 9th - Steve Turner Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - TBC Tuesday 12th - TBC Wednesday 13th - Aaron Clark (Sir Reel Clark) Thursday 14th - Chris Taylor Friday 15th - Will Allen
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.
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 […]
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. Plus our Crafty corner has opportunities to try new crafts and book craft workshops. Run by our fabulous team of volunteers, this is a great place to stop a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Daily singing at the Neptune is a foundation stone of the festival for many. We hope you will come along and join in a chorus or two. with Special Guests Saturday 9th - Victory Morris Sunday 10th - Mike Nicholson Monday 11th - Cathy Barclay & Sarah Yarwood Tuesday 12th - Pete Luscombe & John […]
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 Saturday 9th - Chan Reid Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - Krista Bubble Tuesday 12th - Pip Ives Wednesday 13th - Chris Sadler Thursday 14th - Chris […]
Lead by Bob Kenward with special festival guests and a listening audience. Guests this year include: Saturday 9th - Steve Turner Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - TBC Tuesday 12th - TBC Wednesday 13th - Aaron Clark (Sir Reel Clark) Thursday 14th - Chris Taylor Friday 15th - Will Allen
New to Broadstairs Folk week this year we have Sparkles Bellydance for beginners bringing you a fantastic workshop at the Sarah Thorne theatre. All abilities and ages welcome! Family friendly. If you fancy learning some new moves and shimmying your troubles away, then this the workshop for you! Increase your confidence whilst sharing laughter with […]
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.
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 […]
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. Plus our Crafty corner has opportunities to try new crafts and book craft workshops. Run by our fabulous team of volunteers, this is a great place to stop a […]
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 […]
Daily singing at the Neptune is a foundation stone of the festival for many. We hope you will come along and join in a chorus or two. with Special Guests Saturday 9th - Victory Morris Sunday 10th - Mike Nicholson Monday 11th - Cathy Barclay & Sarah Yarwood Tuesday 12th - Pete Luscombe & John […]
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 Saturday 9th - Chan Reid Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - Krista Bubble Tuesday 12th - Pip Ives Wednesday 13th - Chris Sadler Thursday 14th - Chris […]
Lead by Bob Kenward with special festival guests and a listening audience. Guests this year include: Saturday 9th - Steve Turner Sunday 10th - TBC Monday 11th - TBC Tuesday 12th - TBC Wednesday 13th - Aaron Clark (Sir Reel Clark) Thursday 14th - Chris Taylor Friday 15th - Will Allen
