Wintering Events – Family singing session
Thrive through the season with our special Winter Events – Community singing of winter songs from round the world
24th January 2026
We are currently finalising the details of our events lineup for 2025/26 but here are some tasters.
Please check back soon for full details
On the build-up, during and after the core festival programme, we have a number of special events taking place which are open to the public.
Please take a look below at what’s on offer, and we hope to see you soon!
Thrive through the season with our special Winter Events – Community singing of winter songs from round the world
24th January 2026
Help write a brand new song – and perform it at an evening session at the Mariners – 17th February 2026
Great speakers – advice for independent artist followed by a live music from Swansea Sounds and High Span – 18th January 2026
*the Silent Companions – a unique mix of dark voodoo music from
* Shank – traditional shanties & folk song fused with electronica and EDM
*Bob Neil Herd and the Lab
13th February 2026
Three great live bands. 14th February 8pm St Speedway, Fokestone
Gabriel Moreno and the Quivering Poets
Julian Whitfield solo piano set
the Wrynecks
St Eanswythes Church, Folkestone
Come and listen to local singers, and musicians – or get up and sing, recite or play something yourself. All levels welcome
Annie Whitehead explores the fascinating career of musician and activist
Carol Grimes.
Followed by a performance from Carol, Annie & Friends.
January 23rd 7:30pm
exploring how songwriting in a group promotes deeper discussion and emotional expression
Wintering at the Nest – Tales Round the Table
A special Session where children are encouraged to bring a favourite family
story about characters or The Marshes folklore
7th February 2026 10am
The Nest, New Romney
Wintering at the Nest – Tales Round the Table
7th February 2026 10am
The Nest, New Romney
Share your favourite story around the fireside table at The Nest over cheese and bread and hot mulled fruit juice.
Isobel Jane Kimberley , Helen McCookerybook and Catherine
Heisiger perform on this special night celebrating amazing women creating
original music
Have a look at some of the Festival events we have presented in the past
From 3rd September / in partnership with The Music Workshop
6th & 7th September / Hythe & Folkestone
Friday 13th September / The Chambers, Folkestone
Sunday 15th September // The Music Workshop
Sat 21st & Sunday 22nd September / The Music Workshop
28th/29th September & 3rd October / in partnership with Screen South
Friday 27th September / The Old Cigar & Olive, Folkestone
Friday 4th October / The Clifton Hotel
Saturday 5th October / Speedway, Folkestone
Saturday 5th October / The Clifton Hotel
Sunday 6th October / St Mary & St Eanswythe’s Church
Thursday 1st May / RemEdies, Hythe