Sing Folk

Join us for joyful evenings of folk and shanty singing led by local performer Anna Braithwaite.

Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned pro, you are invited to lead a song, sing along or simply listen at this informal, acoustic session.

23/08/2026

Stamp your feet and bang a drum! Join us to Sing Folk this Tuesday 25 August at The Mariner, Folkestone.

We will be warming up in Kentish style, with an introduction to clog dancing from 5.30-6.30pm (bring hard soled shoes or clogs).

Music 7 - 9pm
The Mariner, 16 The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6AB

Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned folk singer, you are warmly invited to lead a song, sing along or simply listen and enjoy. These informal, acoustic sessions are a space to share your favourite traditional or original folk songs from anywhere in the world.

Free entry (donations welcome)
Licensed bar & hot drinks available

For info or accessibility enquiries: [email protected]. This event is supported by the Kent Community Foundation.

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More Sing Folk dates for your diary: 22 September, 13 October, 10 November, 15 December.

11/08/2026

Stamp your feet and bang a drum! Join us to Sing Folk on Tuesday 25 August at The Mariner, Folkestone.

We will be warming up in Kentish style, with an introduction to clog dancing from 5.30-6.30pm (bring hard soled shoes or clogs).

Music 7 - 9pm
The Mariner, 16 The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6AB

Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned folk singer, you are warmly invited to lead a song, sing along or simply listen and enjoy. These informal, acoustic sessions are a space to share your favourite traditional or original folk songs from anywhere in the world.

Free entry (donations welcome)
Licensed bar & hot drinks available

For info or accessibility enquiries: [email protected]. This event is supported by the Kent Community Foundation.

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More Sing Folk dates for your diary: 22 September, 13 October, 10 November, 15 December.

24/07/2026

Exciting to see Sing Folk mentioned in the latest The Folkestone Foghorn. Thank you Hayley Pearce for highlighting all the great folk activities happening in the town.

Our next session is Tuesday Aug. 25th. We are offering an introduction to clog dancing from 5.30pm (please wear hard soled shoes or clogs) for 1 hour followed by our usual session 7-9pm. All The Mariner Folkestone
The Mariner, 16 The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6AB

Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned folk singer, you are warmly invited to lead a song, sing along or simply listen and enjoy. These informal, acoustic sessions are a space to share your favourite traditional or original folk songs from anywhere in the world.

Free entry (donations welcome)
Licensed bar & hot drinks available

For info or accessibility enquiries: [email protected]

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More Sing Folk dates for your diary: 22 September, 13 October, 10 November, 15 December

Supported by Rotary Club of Folkestone and Kent Community Foundation

21/07/2026

Join us tonight t Sing Folk at The Mariner, Folkestone!

With its view of the harbour, The Mariner is the perfect venue for singing sea shanties from Kent or around the world. Everyone is welcome aboard!

Music 7 - 9pm
The Mariner, 16 The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6AB

Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned folk singer, you are warmly invited to lead a song, sing along or simply listen and enjoy. These informal, acoustic sessions are a space to share your favourite traditional or original folk songs from anywhere in the world.

Free entry (donations welcome)
Licensed bar & hot drinks available

For info or accessibility enquiries: [email protected]. This event is supported by the Kent Community Foundation.

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More Sing Folk dates for your diary: 25 August, 22 September, 13 October, 10 November, 15 December.

19/07/2026

Join us to Sing Folk on Tuesday 21 July at The Mariner, Folkestone.

With its view of the harbour, The Mariner is the perfect venue for singing sea shanties from Kent or around the world. Everyone is welcome aboard!

Music 7 - 9pm
, 16 The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6AB

Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned folk singer, you are warmly invited to lead a song, sing along or simply listen and enjoy. These informal, acoustic sessions are a space to share your favourite traditional or original folk songs from anywhere in the world.

Free entry (donations welcome)
Licensed bar & hot drinks available

For info or accessibility enquiries: [email protected]. This event is supported by the .
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More Sing Folk dates for your diary: 25 August, 22 September, 13 October, 10 November, 15 December.

16/06/2026

You are invited to Sing Folk TONIGHT!
Come and join us for a summer of singing The Mariner Folkestone, everyone is welcome.

📅16/06/26, 21/07/26 and 25/08/26

⏰ Music 7–9pm�

📍 The Mariner, 16 The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6AB

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned folk singer, you’re warmly invited to lead a song, sing along, or simply listen and enjoy. These informal, acoustic sessions are a space to share your favourite traditional or original folk songs from anywhere in the world.

✨ Free entry (donations welcome)�
☕ Licensed bar & hot drinks available

For info or accessibility enquiries: [email protected]

Follow us 👉 �🌐 www.annabraithwaite.co.uk/thesingfolk

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11/06/2026

✨Thank you to everyone who came along to Sing Folk in May and made our first birthday such a fun evening. We are back next week with new old songs and old old songs and new words to old songs and maybe even some completely new songs!✨�

📅16/06/26

⏰ Music 7–9pm�

📍 The Mariner, 16 The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6AB

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned folk singer, you’re warmly invited to lead a song, sing along, or simply listen and enjoy. These informal, acoustic sessions are a space to share your favourite traditional or original folk songs from anywhere in the world.

✨ Free entry (donations welcome)�
☕ Licensed bar & hot drinks available
For info or accessibility enquiries: [email protected]
Follow us 👉 �🌐 www.annabraithwaite.co.uk/thesingfolk

More Sing Folk dates for you diary: 21st July, 25th August.

Image from Etsy shop of a small print by E W Haslehurst, a 1920s watercolour of Folkestone’s fisherman’s quarter.

18/05/2026

Folkestone is a special town, with lots of wonderful people, including everyone who runs Music in May at Folkestone Music Town. This month-long, town-wide festival is a celebration of the talent, wonderful community and bold ambition of this town.

Come down to The Mariner on the old harbour, tomorrow Tuesday the 19th of May from 7-9pm to help us celebrate being part of Music in May for the 2nd time, on our first birthday.🎂

📍 The Mariner, 16 The Stade, Folkestone CT19 6AB

Open to all ages (well behaved dogs welcome).

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned folkie, you’re invited to lead a song, join in, or simply soak up the sounds in this friendly, acoustic session 🤍

✨ Free entry (donations welcome)�

☕🍷 Licensed bar & hot drinks available

📩 Info / accessibility: [email protected]

15/05/2026

Medieval parties, were grand, theatrical, and highly structured feasts used to display wealth, power, and status. Held in Great Halls, they featured elaborate entertainment, hours-long courses, often lasting late into the night.

Maybe we won’t quite be partying like it’s 1399 but there will be cake!

Sing Folk's 1st Birthday! Tuesday 19th May, 7-9pm, there will be: music, singing, drinking (mostly peppermint tea) and 🎂

📍 The Mariner, 16 The Stade, Folkestone CT19 6AB

Open to all ages (well behaved dogs welcome).

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned folkie, you’re invited to lead a song, join in, or simply soak up the sounds in this friendly, acoustic session 🤍

✨ Free entry (donations welcome)

☕🍷 Licensed bar & hot drinks available

📩 Info / accessibility: [email protected]

07/05/2026

😍 Thank you to everyone who has come to Sing Folk over the last year. We invite you to help us celebrate our 1st birthday with music and song on Tuesday the 19th of May at The Mariner, Folkestone, 7-9pm. All welcome. 🎂🥳

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The Mariner, 16 The Stade
Folkestone
CT196AB

Website

http://www.annabraithwaite.co.uk/thesingfolk

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