• LATER AT THE PAV with Common Culture

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Barnsley-born and fiercely independent, Common Culture fuses traditional folk roots into modern, rousing, foot-stomping anthems. Endorsed by folk royalty Kate Rusby and fresh from a 20 date festival tour, their debut album ‘It’s Gonna Work Out’ (released 15/05/26) delivers a rowdy, restorative message and features guests including legends like Grammy Winner Ron Block, BBC Folk […]

  • Serenity & Classic by Bollywood Blast

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    A perfect start to the day! Join Minal for a gentle and creative dance workshop incorporating Bollywood moves inspired by the North Indian Classical Kathak dance style. Immerse yourself in the melodious Bollywood music and the spiritual lyrics which have been inspired by Sufi Poetry. Feel every move, every breath and a deep connection to […]

  • Bollywood Blast Basics

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    "Bollywood Blast Basics" workshop - A fun and energising Bollywood Dance Workshop with the most catchy and addictive tunes! We’ll find out what makes this dance style so glamorous and entertaining. Suitable for all abilities and ages. Have fun and find your Inner Bollywood spirit! It’s going to be larger than life and fabulous!   BUY […]

  • Family Ceilidh with The Tonic (Caller Ollie Simons)

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    The Tonic is Julie Atkin on piano, Ollie Woods on percussion, Gavin Atkin on fiddle and Malcolm Woods on Melodeon. Formed fourteen years ago, we have a mutual love of English song and dance music. We have all been actively involved in the English folk scene for many years as dancers, singers and musicians and […]

  • Later at the PAV with Shanghai Treason

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Those cheeky party starting Yorkshire Banjo Folk Rockers 'Shanghai Treason' will have you hopping around, spilling your pint and smiling from ear to ear. It's politically charged, good time, beer drinking music that's perfect for big tops and festival fields!  *Shanghai Treason have extensively toured the UK supporting the likes of Ferocious Dog, Stiff Little Fingers, Buzzcocks, Skinny Lister, Hayseed Dixie, Half Man Half Biscuit, […]

  • Sparkles Belly Dancing Workshop

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Join Sparkles Bellydance for a fun. family friendly workshop for all abilities and ages. Boost your confidence, enjoy great music, and shimmy your troubles away with laughter and new moves!   BUY TICKETS

  • Intro to Border Morris Dancing Workshop

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Ever wanted to try Morris dancing? Join the Dead Horse Morris side from Whitstable to try a regional style of this traditional dance - with hobnail boots and sticks lean more towards the "Border" style and "Molly Dancing" than the better known bells-and-hankies Cotswold dances.   Buy tickets

  • Family Ceilidh with Doug Hudson Band (Caller Krista Bubble)

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    The Doug Hudson Band (formerly Hot Rats) features dazzling young fiddle player Matthew English who, at twenty years of age, is already attracting a big following both here and abroad. As well as concert and festival appearances, DHB, are also a formidable ceilidh/barn dance band provided driving dance tunes with Scott Kirk's inventive bass lines […]

  • Later at the PAV with The Trawlermen

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    The Trawlermen, headed up by Dara Stewart and Justin Wilman, offer a fresh perspective on folk music. The band, known for its collaborative ethos, features a rotation of talented frontmen, each bringing their own distinct style. By blending folk with other contemporary genres, they create a sound that's fresh, innovative and vibrant. The Trawlermen's unique […]

  • How to Play for Ceilidhs with members of Heron Valley

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Ceilidh dancing is a big part of Scottish culture but it wouldn’t be nearly as fun without some great tunes. Join Heron Valley to learn some tunes, about the type of dance they are for and how the band work together to accompany dancers. No matter your musical background or instrument, Heron Valley will guide […]

  • Family Ceilidh with Banter

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    A Ceilidh designed for the whole family, no matter what age you are! Dance along to the tunes played by Banter with lively tunes and easy dances. No experience needed - just bring along your energy and enjoy dancing together to the instructions given by Banter's own Tim Walker. BUY TICKETS

  • Later at the PAV with Michael McGovern – Concert

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Michael McGovern is a Glasgow-born singer-songwriter whose poetic lyrics and fingerpicked nylon-string guitar craft a deeply emotional folk sound. His debut album, Highfield Suite (2021), recorded during isolation in 2020 and […]

  • Mediaeval Dance Workshop with Tim Walker

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    With 20 years of experience running mediaeval and early dance workshops, this workshop with Tim Walker on dances from the 14th and 15th centuries is a really good laugh! The […]

  • Dance Americana

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Ever wanted to dance to Americana music? This workshop will teach you how. No experience necessary. Wear hard soled shoes. Buy Tickets

  • Family Ceilidh with Alison Rowley & Ben Trott – Caller Polly Stirzaker

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Bursting with energy and ready to get everyone moving, Polly Stirzaker is a vibrant new caller who brings the dance floor to life. After years playing in ceilidh bands, she’s […]

  • Later at the PAV with Heron Valley

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Heron Valley have remained a driving force in the new generation of Scottish folk music since their 2014 inception — a band whose powerful sound has consistently ignited stages and hearts around the world.  Renowned […]

  • Appalachian Clog Dance Workshop

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Kay Anderson  and Josie Anstee have a passion for dancing and performing in the Appalachian Style. Suitable for all levels, this workshop will teach you basic percussive steps and you […]

  • Family Ceilidh with Chimera (Caller Annie Bolt)

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Manchester’s favourite folk monster, Chimera are known for their infectious energy and driving tunes that will get everyone’s feet tapping. They pride themselves on their exhilarating, playful arrangements that put […]

  • Later at the PAV with Elephant Sessions

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Hailing from the Highlands of Scotland the band formed in 2012. They are comprised of Euan Smillie (fiddle), Alasdair Taylor (mandolin), Calum MacQuarrie (bass) and Greg Barry (drums, samples). Creating […]

  • Family Ceilidh with Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer (Caller Alison Rowley)

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer and they are two of the most versatile musicians on the dance circuit today. They are equally at home whether it’s medieval dance, Playford, Regency […]

  • Later at the PAV with TANKUS

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Tankus (previously Tankus The Henge) have built their reputation on unforgettable songwriting, spectacular live performances and relentless hard work, playing hundreds of shows across Europe and building a devoted fan […]

  • Freestyle Percussive Dance Workshop

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    This workshop will help you interpret live music and build confidence in solo percussive dancing and putting moves together. Kay and Josie have a passion for dancing,  they have taught […]

  • Lindy Hop Dance Workshop with Terry Sharp

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Terry has been teaching and promoting lindy Hop together with many other swing dances for over 20 years. His emphasis is on enjoying the dance and the music that it’s […]

  • Family Ceilidh with Rejigged (Caller Clare Haythornthwaite)

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    Rejigged Ceilidh Band goes out as a 6-piece Scots Ceilidh band Based in East Kent serving Kent and the Southeast including the near continent. The line-up consists of musicians from: […]

  • Later at the PAV with 3 Daft Monkeys

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United Kingdom

    “Brilliantly bonkers world folk festival favourites” The Sunday Times “A 4-person festival… a force of nature” Mark Radcliffe BBC2. Based in Cornwall but reaching across continents, 3 Daft Monkeys are […]