Bandstand

Name: Music with Mazaika
Start: 2026-08-14T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-08-14T19:45:00+01:00
Location: Bandstand

Bandstand, Victoria Parade
Broadstairs,KentCT10 1QSUnited Kingdom Get Directions

The Bandstand

The seafront bandstand is the home of daily entertainment from 10.45am-8pm throughout the Festival Week.

Music & song, morris dance displays and of course - the morning Hobby Horse Club, where Zoe and Peter 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 much anticipated appearance too. Do you know the song? " I know a friendly dragon and Clarence is his name. He lives by the sea in Broadstairs - and now he's back again!"

Afternoons see the Bandstand filled with music and dance as our visiting Morris Dance sides take turns on the boards to entertain you, displays of several different traditions can be seen: Cotswold, Northwest, Molly, Border, Rapper Sword.

In the evenings music fills the air with our programme of bands and entertainment.

The bandstand is located next to the Craft and Music fair and overlooking the sea. There is a seated area, plus a grassed area and toilets, including disabled toilet. Generations of children have fallen in love with Folk Week at this venue - and now they bring their children and grand-children.

All the entertainment at the Bandstand is free but please give generously to our collectors and lottery ticket sellers - everything goes back into bringing Folk Week back next year.

Tickets for events at The Bandstand

Events at this venue

August 2026
This Bean Spins Hula Hooping Workshop
August 7 AT 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
The joys of Hula Hooping. Get giddy and learn tricks! All levels and abilities will be catered for. Hoops provided. Advance booking only and tickets limited. Another session on Tuesday 15 […]
Music with Barnfire
August 7 AT 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
BarnFire is a Kent-based guitar and fiddle duo, encompassing many different styles. Depending on the booking, BarnFire can include music from the Scottish and Irish repertoire, some Jazz standards, English […]
Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand
August 8 AT 10:45 am - 12:30 pm

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 […]
Family Ceilidh at the Bandstand – with The Giddy Up Ceilidh Band
August 8 AT 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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 […]
Dance displays at The Bandstand
August 8 AT 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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 […]
Festival Parade and Show
August 8 AT 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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 […]
Family Ceilidh – Giddy up Ceilidh Band
August 8 AT 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
All ages and abilities are welcome for this fun dance at The Bandstand. You are in for a fun free evening with your family and friends. This is a free […]
Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand
August 9 AT 10:45 am - 12:30 pm

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 […]
Dance displays at The Bandstand
August 9 AT 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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 […]
Music with Gypskazz
August 9 AT 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
It's ska but not like you've ever heard it before. Gypskazz was created & founded by Mel Zebra in 2014. This is a Free event but we appreciate donations in […]
Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand
August 10 AT 10:45 am - 12:30 pm

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 […]
Sing and Sign Folk songs – with BSL/SSE support – led by Inspiration Creative
August 10 AT 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
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 […]
Dance displays at The Bandstand
August 10 AT 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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 […]
Folk Introducing Stage
August 10 AT 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
Folk Introducing Stage, our new showcase for emerging talent was a great success last year, so we are doing it again. If you are a young or emerging musician, we […]
Music with Django Chutney
August 10 AT 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
Django Chutney have been described as a virtuosic gypsy-jazz ‘manouche et trois’, with equal parts due respect for the genre, unruly chaotic energy, and a huge dose of tongue-in-cheek humour. […]
Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand
August 11 AT 10:45 am - 12:30 pm

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 […]
Dance displays at The Bandstand
August 11 AT 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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 […]
Folk Introducing Stage
August 11 AT 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
Folk Introducing Stage, our new showcase for emerging talent was a great success last year, so we are doing it again. If you are a young or emerging musician, we […]
Music with Native Oysters
August 11 AT 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
The Native Oysters Band are proud to offer a traditional New Orleans-style funeral marching band—an evocative and heartfelt musical tribute steeped in soul, dignity, and celebration. With rich brass harmonies […]
Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand
August 12 AT 10:45 am - 12:30 pm

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 […]
Dance displays at The Bandstand
August 12 AT 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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 […]
Folk Introducing Stage
August 12 AT 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
Folk Introducing Stage, our new showcase for emerging talent was a great success last year, so we are doing it again. If you are a young or emerging musician, we […]
Music at The Bandstand with Gaddzukes
August 12 AT 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

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 […]
Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand
August 13 AT 10:45 am - 12:30 pm

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 […]
Dance displays at The Bandstand
August 13 AT 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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 […]
Folk Introducing Stage
August 13 AT 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
Folk Introducing Stage, our new showcase for emerging talent was a great success last year, so we are doing it again. If you are a young or emerging musician, we […]
Hobby Horse Club at The Bandstand
August 14 AT 10:45 am - 12:30 pm

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 […]
Dance displays at The Bandstand
August 14 AT 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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 […]
Folk Introducing Stage
August 14 AT 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
Folk Introducing Stage, our new showcase for emerging talent was a great success last year, so we are doing it again. If you are a young or emerging musician, we […]
Music with Mazaika
August 14 AT 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Bandstand Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom
MAZAIKA is: The incredible Igor Outkine on Vocals, Accordion and his genre defying, mind blowing Midi Accordion, and versatile and virtuosic violinist Sarah Harrison, who also brings her vocal talents […]