# History events in Folkestone, Today and Upcoming History events in Folkestone - **Subtitle**: All History events in Folkestone, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Folkestone like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance - **Category**: ## About All History events in Folkestone, England. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Folkestone like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance ## Events in Folkestone - **Event Name**: Seeing the Crescent: Faith, Time and the Skies Above. - **Description**: Imad Ahmed in conversation with Cathy HaynesAbout this EventHow is time marked, observed, and experienced in different traditions—and what can this tell us about faith, identity, and everyday life? - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/seeing-the-crescent-faith-time-and-the-skies-above/100001986220877111 - **Venue**: The Old Post Office - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9kMjU2ODFjM2Q3ODVjYzdhYTEyNDRkYzRhYTQwMzhmNDA3ZGRiYzA1ZGY4Y2IzZmU4NDFmMTk4MTU4M2IxM2JkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzMyNDcxNS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU4MzE2ODc.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Explore the Bayle: Folkestone’s Oldest Quarter Through History - **Description**: Step into the Bayle’s hidden corners and discover how geology, people, and place shaped Folkestone across the centuries.About this EventWander through the winding lanes of the Bayle — the ancient heart of Folkestone — and - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/explore-the-bayle-folkestone’s-oldest-quarter-through-history/100001986518540430 - **Venue**: Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lMTcwOWQwMDVlY2Q1Y2I3YTI0YmE4OGFjZmU1N2Y5ZDRkNWY1YmEwYzIxYmJkMDQ2N2EyOTYyMWE2NmY0N2VjLXJpbWctdzg4MC1oNTY4LWRjZmZmY2RkLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTQ1MzAyNQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Meetups - **Event Name**: CWGC War Graves Week Tour 2026 - Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - Tour 2 - **Description**: Join us for a free tour which will focus on the wounded on the Western FrontAbout this EventJoin the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - **Date**: Sun May 24 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 24 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/cwgc-war-graves-week-tour-2026-shorncliffe-military-cemetery-tour-2/100001982265964862 - **Venue**: Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNzRkMjgyZTM1N2I5NWNkMThhZWVhMGZhMmIzOGJmNjk1ZmJkNzUyM2Y5MmJmYTgwMzQzNDAwMThlNDczZWY1OC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4NTItZGNmZWZlZmUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcwNDAwODkx.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Meetups - **Event Name**: CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - Tour 1 - **Description**: Join us for a free tour which will focus on the work of the CWGC and the cemetery.About this EventJoin the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. Tour 1 will f - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm – Thu May 21 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/cwgc-war-graves-week-tours-2026-shorncliffe-military-cemetery-tour-1/100001982265403182 - **Venue**: Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNTRmY2NkNWMzZDI1NmVjZDI2MjQzNGYyYWVmYzZjNjgzNDgwMzIxYTA0MmNkNTU1NWMwZDU4ZjBmZDkyMTAyNS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4NTItZGNmZWZlZmUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcwNDAwOTQx.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Nonprofit, Meetups - **Event Name**: Step Inside the Story of the Attwood Clock - **Description**: Uncover the genius of Folkestone’s medieval tower clock mechanism—now displayed inside the church and rich with centuries of history.About this EventStep Inside the Story of Folkestone’s Towering TimepieceFor anyon - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri Sep 18 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/step-inside-the-story-of-the-attwood-clock/100001986523612601 - **Venue**: Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yNmJhY2VlZWUzMmQ5NzE2MDA4Y2ZlMjJkNjA1NWU2NDc0NmJhNDk1MDRmZDVjY2ViZjM1ZmRjNmUzZDU0NDc2LXJpbWctdzg4MC1oNTY4LWRjZmZmY2RkLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTQ1MjY4MQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Event Name**: The History and Architecture of Folkestone’s Parish Church - **Description**: Discover a thousand years of history inside Folkestone’s oldest building and explore the enduring legacy of St Eanswythe. - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/the-history-and-architecture-of-folkestone’s-parish-church/100001986529846246 - **Venue**: Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mYzE5MGU3NjE5OWUxYzU3MmNiNGJlOTU0ODJlZDNlNmQ2MGUwNzNiNmMxZTE3MGU0YzcxYmE3OGZkYmVlMWZhLXJpbWctdzg4MC1oNTY4LWRjZmZmY2RkLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NTQ1MjYzNA.avif - **Price**: Free - **Event Name**: Step back in time: The history of Folkestone’s Town Cross - **Description**: Uncover centuries of power, faith, and intrigue at Folkestone’s ancient cross in a lively, story‑rich, small‑group talk.About this EventStep back in time: The history of Folkestone’s Town Cross and its predecessors - **Date**: Mon Sep 14 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu Sep 17 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/step-back-in-time-the-history-of-folkestone’s-town-cross/100001986519748042 - **Venue**: Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMGZlYWExNjI1MjJmMGM1ODhhMWM4OTE4NzQ0YmMxYjg3ZmJmMmMzYmQ5NjEyZjQ2ZjkxNGZmZDdmMDY4NDIxMC1yaW1nLXc4ODAtaDU2OC1kY2ZmZmNkZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU0NTI5NjY.avif - **Price**: Free ## Trending Events in Folkestone - **Event Name**: Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Leas Cliff Hall - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra at Leas Cliff Hall, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Leas Cliff Hall in vibrant Folkestone - **Venue**: Leas Cliff Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b8e9d390-326a-11f1-8d5f-efb55bc4316e-rimg-w1200-h800-dcdedbd6-gmir.jpg?v=1775556937 - **Event Name**: Blue Reef Festival and Folkestone Music Town present Newton Faulkner - **Description**: Blue Reef is collaborating with @folkestonemusic to bring you a special session with @newtonfaulkner on Saturday 2nd May to open the Music in May Festival! �� If you were at the last Blue Reef Session at The Quarterhouse, you know it’s not one to miss. - **Venue**: Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/edbee21d79beb85c410e95ab63be1e0d0041ab954a7f08d091ba8d64c6492ae7-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc010102-gmir?v=1775340346 - **Event Name**: Alfie Boe - Folkestone - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Leas Cliff Hall 🏠 Address: The Leas, Folkestone, UK 🌆 City: Folkestone 📍 Location: 51.0764, 1.17452✨ Experience the magic of Alfie Boe - Folkestone, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Leas - **Venue**: Leas Cliff Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ed541430-c391-11f0-a83f-d3d17d35712f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc03061a-gmir.jpg?v=1763369197 - **Event Name**: Folkestone Electronic Dance Music Weekender 2026 - **Description**: Looking forward to summer? We’re just finalising everything and will be bringing you another fantastic weekend by the sea. A different type of event, where you’re not stuck in a club or festival. You’re free to travel around, enjoy the shops, restaurants, - **Venue**: Folkestone Seafront - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6f8e2943ca91c4406f9e354e8e4af996067a497a97e248fe305390064bdde9ec-rimg-w660-h340-dca99075-gmir?v=1775497804 - **Event Name**: Suzanne Vega at Leas Cliff Hall - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Suzanne Vega at Leas Cliff Hall, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Leas Cliff Hall in vibrant Folkestone, EN, - **Venue**: Leas Cliff Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/87e06340-333c-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w1179-h1171-dc2b2a33-gmir.jpg?v=1775647049 - **Event Name**: Chris McCausland at Leas Cliff Hall - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Chris McCausland at Leas Cliff Hall, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Leas Cliff Hall in the heart of Folkestone, - **Venue**: Leas Cliff Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e89c0ad0-0e6d-11f0-b7c2-2d6f21210d10-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd6ada6-gmir.jpg?v=1743452568 - **Event Name**: The Orb ft Lee Harris & Dom Beken - **Description**: The Orb perform Metallic Spheres LIVE with Lee Harris and Dom Beken of Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets - Worldwide Debut Performance at "Floyd in Folkestone 2026" “On The Run - The Floyd Collective”, founders and curators of the annual "Floyd in Folk - **Venue**: Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e15cdb5839036a7dd2ba20f72010cb70b33fb2e893592458c495b47e5ed95bc2-rimg-w892-h585-dc000000-gmir?v=1775340346 - **Event Name**: Folkestone Coastal 10K - **Description**: I am absolutely thrilled to announce that the Folkestone Coastal 10K has been honoured with the prestigious title of Best Charity Fundraising Event 2025 – in the esteemed Corporate Vision Awards. This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedica - **Venue**: Folkestone Coastal Park carpark nr Leas Lift (Lower entrance), Folkestone - **Event Name**: Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist - **Description**: Following a sell-out 2024/2025 national run, Andy Zaltzman – host of The Bugle podcast and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, statistician on Test Match Special, and champion of Taskmaster series 18 – extends his hit tour into 2026. Fully updated due to the UK - **Venue**: Creative Folkestone Quarterhouse - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6720d52ea1af9f778edd4ab3ce4a36b54a2a1cf662c407e39d515e2f85fa340c-rimg-w1200-h675-dc4a4a4a-gmir?v=1775614257 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Folkestone? - **A:** Seeing the Crescent: Faith, Time and the Skies Above. (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Old Post Office), Explore the Bayle: Folkestone’s Oldest Quarter Through History (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone), CWGC War Graves Week Tour 2026 - Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - Tour 2 (Sun May 24 2026 at 11:00 am at Shorncliffe Military Cemetery), CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - Tour 1 (Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm at Shorncliffe Military Cemetery), Step Inside the Story of the Attwood Clock (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Folkestone? - **A:** Seeing the Crescent: Faith, Time and the Skies Above. (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Old Post Office), Explore the Bayle: Folkestone’s Oldest Quarter Through History (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone), CWGC War Graves Week Tour 2026 - Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - Tour 2 (Sun May 24 2026 at 11:00 am at Shorncliffe Military Cemetery), CWGC War Graves Week Tours 2026 - Shorncliffe Military Cemetery - Tour 1 (Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm at Shorncliffe Military Cemetery), Step Inside the Story of the Attwood Clock (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone). - **Q**: How can I find events in Folkestone? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Folkestone on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Folkestone? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Folkestone? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Folkestone include The Old Post Office, Parish Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone, Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Folkestone? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Folkestone include SD Projects, Victoria Friedrich, Commonwealth War Graves. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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