SING FOLK
“Last night was a triumph, Anna! It was really fun and enriching. Looking forward to the next one.”
“That was so lovely last night. Should be on prescription!”
Why not join us for the next Sing Folk? 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. Come and share your favourite traditional song from anywhere in the world or bring an original folk song.
Date: Third Tuesday of every month.
Dates in 2026: Tuesday 27th January, 17th February, 24th March, 21st April and 19th May.
Venue: The Mariner, 16 The Stade, Folkestone, CT19 6AB
Timings: Gather from 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Music finishes at around 9pm with a break halfway. 11pm close.
If you have any questions about access or anything else please contact: thesingfolk@gmail.com
Free entry with cash or card donations welcomed.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
JANUARY 27th 2026
🎭✨WASSAILING & MUMMING @ SING FOLK ✨🎶
On Tuesday, January 27th, as well as our usual singaround The Sing Folk welcomes the brilliant Trudgepig Theatre for a short, raucous folk play inspired by the ancient tradition of mumming.
They’ll also teach us the Blean Wassail Song – so come ready to sing! 🍎🍻
❄️ This month’s theme is Wassailing & Winter, but as always any folk song is warmly welcome – traditional or original, from anywhere in the world 🌍🎶
FEBRUARY 17th 2026
Folkestone Songwriting Festival is back!
As part of its exciting programme of events, Anna Braithwaite will be leading a short songwriting workshop for all ages, followed by a companion workshop where you’ll learn the newly written song ready for an informal group performance that evening at Folkestone’s monthly folk singaround, Sing Folk.
Come for a while, or stay all day!
Songwriting Workshop
Doors open: 2.15pm
Workshop: 2.30pm–3.30pm
Numbers are limited so please book your place at: www.folkestonesongwritingfestival.co.uk
Unaccompanied Folk Singing Workshop
Arrive from: 3.30pm
Workshop: 4pm–5pm
📍 Both workshops take place at:
The Music Workshop, 1B Town Walk, Folkestone CT20 2AD
Evening singing session at Sing Folk
Perform the specially written folk song together as part of the Sing Folk session.
Arrive anytime (the venue is open all day)
Session: 7pm–9pm
📍 The Mariner, 16 The Stade, Folkestone CT19 6AB
All sessions are open to all ages (families welcome) and free to attend.
Donations towards the Folkestone Songwriting Festival are warmly welcomed.
PAST EVENTS:
DECEMBER 2025
NOVEMBER 2025
Images supplied by members of Sing Folk and Matt Rowe.
SEPTEMBER 2025
JULY 2025
In July 2025 we were visited by the Coat of Hopes. After 1,800 miles of travelling around the UK, the Coat of Hopes arrived at Folkestone museum on Sunday 29th June. It was on display at Folkestone Museum throughout July and Aug. and took part in Sing Folk on 22nd July where we sang its own song and other material on the theme of long journeys, pilgrimage, the environment and nature.
www.coatofhopes.uk
www.folkestonemuseum.co.uk
MAY 2025
On Tuesday 20th May, Sing Folk convened for the very first time at The Music Workshop as part of Folkestone’s annual, month-long Music in May festival. Friends Anna, Tessa, Deborah, and Jeremy, joined by other enthusiastic folk singers, came together to share songs from all over the world.
They had so much fun that they’re still doing it today!