Lots to keep your family busy at Folk Week this year: dancing, music, stories, songs, shows, making and games.
Most of our workshops are also open to under 18’s depending on ability, please check event details.
Design Our Cups Competition
Last year we held a competition for under 18’s to design our reusable festival cups. We received 34 amazing designs from artists aged 3 to 13. The decision in picking the winner was extremely difficult, but in the end Lewis (age 11) was selected. Lewis’ design can be seen on this year’s cups. Well done Lewis! Thank you to The Thanet community Lottery Fund for their cup sponsorship.
This year our competition is available to ALL AGES. Would you like to see your design in people’s hands all over town in 2026? Well then, get designing! The theme is ‘What Folk Week Means to Me’. Entry forms can be downloaded here, picked up at The Jack Hamilton Bar at the Sarah Thorne Theatre, Folk week Merchandise Stall or the Hobby Horse Club at the Bandstand.
All entries must be submitted by the end of Folk Week 2025 and the winner will be announced by the end of August. The winning design will be printed on thousands of cups on 2026
Have a go at the Hooden Horse Hunt, posters of our cheeky Hooden Horses will be on display all week, can you spot what they are holding or wearing, download or grab an entry form from either of our merchandise stalls (Bandstands and Craft Fair ) to win a Folk Week goody bag. download an Entry form here
Enjoying time together!
You can book individual event tickets or purchase an all inclusive Festival ticket for the week, weekend or individual days.
Join This Bean Spins for an hour of hula hooping and bubble fun at Broadstairs Bandstand, in this relaxed and joyful workshop be prepared to be wowed as Bean performs […]
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 […]
Join The Broadstairs Knitters for workshops in knitting, crochet and a chat. All are welcome from beginners to experts, yarn, needles and bits, including some finished articles and fabrics are […]
The Tin Box Ceilidh Band hail from East Anglia, Middlesex and Wessex, offering a wealth of experience and a unique sense of fun. Presenting a cornucopian range of semi-acoustic instrumentation […]
12:30–3pm Young Folk Introducing Stage, our new showcase for emerging talent for under 25s If you are a young musician, we would love to hear from you, sign up to […]
Make your own colourful shaker to create percussion for our singing session. Lead by Sam and the team, a fun afternoon for under 8's and their grown up. (all children […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Cotswold morris dancing workshop with East Kent Morris for ages 9 and up. No experience necessary. Come and discover the magic of morris!
Join The Broadstairs Knitters for workshops in knitting, crochet and a chat. All are welcome from beginners to experts, yarn, needles and bits, including some finished articles and fabrics are […]
12:30–3pm Young Folk Introducing Stage, our new showcase for emerging talent for under 25s If you are a young musician, we would love to hear from you, sign up to […]
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 […]
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 […]
An hour of bubbles! A bubble show and bubble workshop, be in a bubble, learn some tricks, then explore to make your own. It is going to be bubbly!
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 […]
Join The Broadstairs Knitters for workshops in knitting, crochet and a chat. All are welcome from beginners to experts, yarn, needles and bits, including some finished articles and fabrics are […]
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 […]
12:30–3pm Young Folk Introducing Stage, our new showcase for emerging talent for under 25s If you are a young musician, we would love to hear from you, sign up to […]
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 […]
This fun and inclusive music making workshop is aimed at 7-11 year olds with Claire Campbell. All abilities are welcome as we unleash our creativity to explore music making using […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join The Broadstairs Knitters for workshops in knitting, crochet and a chat. All are welcome from beginners to experts, yarn, needles and bits, including some finished articles and fabrics are […]
12:30–3pm Young Folk Introducing Stage, our new showcase for emerging talent for under 25s If you are a young musician, we would love to hear from you, sign up to […]
A relaxed, encouraging and fun environment, perfect for building self-confidence, fitness and hand eye co-ordination and learning new skills- channel your inner showman! This class teaches hula hoop, plate spinning, […]
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 […]
Join The Broadstairs Knitters for workshops in knitting, crochet and a chat. All are welcome from beginners to experts, yarn, needles and bits, including some finished articles and fabrics are […]
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 […]
12:30–3pm Young Folk Introducing Stage, our new showcase for emerging talent for under 25s If you are a young musician, we would love to hear from you, sign up to […]
Join Mick for enthralling stories for all ages.
Contra Dance Groove: Learn, Play & Explore! Come learn a tune and the fun vibe of contra dance music from Audrey Jaber & Alex Cumming who are visiting from the […]
Everyone welcome We are delighted that the brilliant Banter are playing for our Family Ceilidh, what a treat!
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 […]
Join The Broadstairs Knitters for workshops in knitting, crochet and a chat. All are welcome from beginners to experts, yarn, needles and bits, including some finished articles and fabrics are […]
12:30–3pm Young Folk Introducing Stage, our new showcase for emerging talent for under 25s If you are a young musician, we would love to hear from you, sign up to […]
It is easier than it looks? Come and find out! for ages 8 upwards, limited numbers so get your tickets quick
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 […]
Join The Broadstairs Knitters for workshops in knitting, crochet and a chat. All are welcome from beginners to experts, yarn, needles and bits, including some finished articles and fabrics are […]
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 […]
Everyone is welcome to join in this last family ceilidh of the week Caller Alison Rowley will guide you through this lovely family ceilidh
12:30–3pm Young Folk Introducing Stage, our new showcase for emerging talent for under 25s If you are a young musician, we would love to hear from you, sign up to […]
