The Pavilion on the Sands
Events at this venue
Bollywood Blast Basics
The 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. […]
Family Ceilidh with The Tonic (Caller Ollie Simons)
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThe 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 […]
Later at the PAV with Shanghai Treason
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThose 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 […]
Sparkles Belly Dancing Workshop
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomJoin 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
Family Ceilidh with Doug Hudson Band (Caller Krista Bubble)
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThe 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. […]
Later at the PAV with The Trawlermen
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThe 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, […]
Family Ceilidh with Banter
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA 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 […]
Later at the PAV with Michael McGovern
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomMichael 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 […]
Appalachian Dancing
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomKay and Josie have a passion for dancing and performing in the Appalachian Style. They have taught clogging at BFW since 2002 and can be seen dancing around the festival. […]
Later at the PAV with Heron Valley
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomHeron 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 Dancing Part 2
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomKay and Josie have a passion for dancing and performing in the Appalachian Style. They have taught clogging at BFW since 2002 and can be seen dancing around the festival. […]
Family Ceilidh with Chimera (Caller Annie Bolt)
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomManchester’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
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomHailing 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)
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomVicki 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
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomTankus (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 […]
Appalachian Dancing Part 3
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomKay and Josie have a passion for dancing and performing in the Appalachian Style. They have taught clogging at BFW since 2002 and can be seen dancing around the festival. […]
Family Ceilidh with Rejigged (Caller Clare Haythornthwaite)
The Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomRejigged 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
The 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 […]
