FRIDAY 5TH - SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2025

Folkestone, Kent

Folkestone Songwriting Festival 2025 Programme: Please note new dates for the Songwriting Weekend 24th -26th February 2026

Main Festival Programme

Tuesday 24th February 2026

7 for 7:30PM

Butty's of Folkestone

Student Welcome Reception

An informal gathering with a buffet and a chance to meet tutors and fellow participants. * Also an “open stage” event for any students who want to share their songs with their peers (but no obligation to do so – just relax and listen if you wish!)

* Please let us know of any dietary requirements or allergies. Drinks are not provided but a Licensed bar will be available.

Wednesday 25th February 2026

7:30AM - 8:30AM

The Burlington Hotel

Morning Yoga

Join Tania for a specially created yoga session for musicians and singers. Tania will guide participants in a gentle practice preparing the voice, breath and hands for the day ahead.

No previous Yoga experience is required. All are welcome – festival pass holders free, community reduced fee £10

10:00AM - 12:30PM &
2:00PM - 4:30PM

The Burlington Hotel

Songwriting Masterclasses

Songwriting tuition, masterclasses, participation and inspiration, with our tutors Hannah White, Findlay Napier, Nina Clark Dunn and Pete Astor. You’ll have the chance to share and develop new ideas in a structured environment. The tuition will be tailored by our experienced and friendly tutors to ensure participants with all levels  of songwriting and musical experience (and even none) get the maximum benefit from the sessions. A two course lunch is included at 12:30 pm

7:30PM - 10:00PM

TBC

Evening Concert - Hannah White and Keiron Marshall

Evening Concert
Hannah White and Keiron Marshall. Support from Findlay Napier

Included in Festival Pass or open to the general public for a fee.

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Thursday 26th February 2026

7:30AM - 8:30AM

The Burlington Hotel

Morning Yoga

Join Tania for a specially created yoga session for musicians and singers. Tania will guide participants in a gentle practice preparing the voice, breath and hands for the day ahead.

No previous Yoga experience is required. All are welcome – festival pass holders free, community reduced fee £10

10:00AM - 12:30PM &
2:00PM - 5:30PM

The Burlington Hotel

Songwriting Masterclasses

Following on from Wednesday’s masterclasses, we will continue to build upon the foundations laid and bring it all together!

Lunch (provided) at 12:30 pm

A chance to support fellow students by sharing new songs before we all say farewell – til next year!

Please note that all events listed are subject to change. We will inform you of any changes to times, dates or locations in advance.

Exploring Folkestone

In between our masterclasses, there is plenty of time to explore Folkestone and the surrounding area!

Our vibrant town is steeped in heritage, and has plenty of things to entertain, enchant and excite those of all tastes! Did you know, we’re even officially the world’s first Music Town!?

Eating & Drinking

We recommend:

Rosemount
 
Viet Street
 
Radnor Arms
 
The Bay Tree
 
Marleys
 
Luben 
 
Market Square
 
The Pullman

Exploring the Town

We recommend:

Harbour Arm & Coastal Park

Creative Quarter

The Leas

Sandgate Beach

Sunny Sands Beach

The Warren

Where to Stay

We recommend:

Best Western Clifton Hotel

Best Western Burlington Hotel

The View Hotel

Budget:

The Burstin

The Southcliffe

The Carlton Hotel