FOLKESTONE FESTIVALS 2026
Welcome to music at the Folkestone Bandstand. Every Saturday and Sunday from 30th May – 19th September, 2.30-4.30pm unless otherwise stated.
Arranged for you by Folkestone Festivals with support from Folkestone & Hythe District Council, Folkestone Town Council, Kent County Council, Eurotunnel, Roger de Haan Charitable Trust, Hotel & Catering Association, The Folkestone Soundmen, Sponsorships, private donations and general donations.
Enjoy traditional bandstand entertainment include brass, silver and concert bands and discover a range of different genres with live music, entertainment and dance from local groups including Tribute Bands.
2026 PROGRAMME:
Folkestone Festivals Bandstand Events for 2026 now confirmed – see below for dates and performances planned.
We are sooooo excited to bring you this varied programme of great music and bands on the Folkestone bandstand in 2026. We look forward to seeing you there. Most of these are from 2.30 to 4.30pm and are free – although we do welcome any donations you feel able to give.
MAY
Saturday 30th BAHARAQUE
Sunday 31st 11am – 7pm Folkestone Music Town Music in May Festival Closing Party. More details soon.
JUNE
Saturday 6th 11am – 5.30pm: FILIPINO FESTIVAL & DEEP RIVER BLUES
Sunday 7th: DEAL BRASS ACADEMY
Saturday 13th: SCOTT ELVIS
Sunday 14th: SOMETHING ELSE 4 piece Rock ’n Roll
Saturday 20th: PANTASY STEEL BAND
Sunday 21st: ABBA CHIQUE
Sunday 28th: INVICTA CONCERT BAND
JULY
Saturday 4th 2pm – 6.30pm: AMY WINEHOUSE & JUST ASH
Sunday 5th: GRAVESEND BOROUGH BAND
Sunday 12th: Not yet confirmed – ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE ACT
Saturday 18th: EAST PECKHAM SILVER BAND
Sunday 19th: THE RUNAWAYS SHADOWS TRIBUTE BAND
Sunday 26th: BIRCHINGTON SILVER BAND
AUGUST
Saturday 1st: TURMOIL
Sunday 2nd: CAPTAIN’S BEARD
Saturday 8th: THE OLD COUNTRY CROWS
Sunday 9th: FAVERSHAM MISSION BRASS BAND
Saturday 15th: THREE SHADES OF GREY
Sunday 16th: DUKES OF SWING
Saturday 22nd: MICHAEL BUBLE TRIBUTE
Sunday 23rd: RAILWAY SWING BAND
Saturday 29th: PINK FLOYD WEEKEND – early Floyd
Sunday 30th: PINK FLOYD WEEKEND – later Floyd
SEPTEMBER
Saturday: 5th COLD SHOULDER
Sunday 6th: WEST KENT CONCERT BAND
Saturday 12th: SUGAR SKULLS
Sunday 13th: DAVE FERRA ALLSTARS
Saturday 19th: HEROES
Please note. Our events are subject to weather conditions and possible changes.
SOME PREVIOUS HIGHLIGHTS
The Folkestone Festival website will provide all of the up-to-date information regarding the many impressive events we are involved with this year, keep checking back with us to make sure you do not miss out; be sure to keep an eye out for the other various organisations working hard to schedule brilliant events for the benefit of Folkestone.