About The City Brief Folkestone
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Folkestone
Folkestone's event calendar shows a town in conversation with itself, one that acknowledges its maritime heritage while embracing contemporary arts and culture. The City Brief is here to keep you informed about what's happening across Folkestone each week, whether that's a performance on Guildhall Street, a screening at the Harbour Screen, or a community gathering in The Leas. Our coverage spans the full breadth of the town. We track recurring events like the Folkestone Triennial, the Documentary Festival, and the Book Festival, occasions that draw people together and reshape how the town sees itself. We also report on the smaller, steadier rhythm of weekly happenings: live music in local pubs, chamber performances in historic churches, markets, exhibitions, and festivals that cycle through the year. The Creative Quarter is a focal point for independent cultural activity, and we make sure you know what’s on there. Meanwhile, neighbourhoods like Sandgate and the Stade, with their independent shops, cafés, and community spaces, host their own local events that matter to residents and visitors alike. We also cover what's happening across East Cliff, in Folkestone Town Centre, and beyond, so you don't miss opportunities to explore or participate in what your community is doing. The City Brief helps you stay connected to Folkestone’s civic life. Whether you’re planning a weekend or simply want to know what’s worth your time, we gather the week's events in one place. We believe that knowing what's on, from arts programming to community celebrations, is how you become part of a neighbourhood rather than just passing through it. Folkestone has a distinct character: historic, creative, neighbourly. Our job is to reflect that in the events we cover and help you navigate the town's weekly calendar with clarity and purpose.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Folkestone – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
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About the editor
The City Brief Folkestone is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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