Every Friday in The Old High Street, CT20, Folkestone
Kicks off at 18:00
Free entry for performers and audience
Slot length — we’re on it, no info yet
Gear & backline — we’re on it, no info yet
Part of the Folkestone open mic directory
The Old High Street, CT20 · Monthly on Fridays · Free
Folklore Open Mic
The Old High Street, CT20's friday open mic.
Open mic at a glance Folklore · Folkestone
Friday
Open mic night
Jun 2026
Listed since
02 Jun
Last verified
Free
Entry
—
Sign-up time
Verified
Listing status
Last updated: 15 Jun 2026
Folklore Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Details
Everything you need before you turn up
DayFriday
Start18:00
Sign-up walk-in
Slot length–
EntryFree · all ages
Capacity–
Performer typesMusic · Poetry · Comedy
Sound engineerBYO / hire on the night
Where
FolkloreThe Old High Street, CT20
Folkestone
The Old High Street, CT20, Folkestone — check venue website for parking and nearest station.
Contact
Walk-in sign-up only
No advance booking
Host: in-house team
Highlights
Free entry for all
Walk-in sign-up
Music, Poetry, Comedy welcome
How do you rate this open mic?One tap, no sign-up required.
Spotted something wrong with this listing?Closed, moved night, different start time? Let us know and we'll re-verify within 48 hours.
What's on Stage
Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer
About This Open Mic
The Night
Folklore on Folkestone's Old High Street hosts a monthly open mic on a Friday evening, hosted by Joe Himbury and built around original material. It's an open invitation to singer-songwriters, poets, storytellers and comedians to share their own work in an intimate creative-quarter setting. A free, walk-in night that leans towards original and spoken-word performance rather than covers.
About Folklore
Folklore is a small, characterful cocktail bar on Folkestone's Old High Street, mixing award-winning drinks with a genuinely eclectic programme of live music, DJ nights and comedy. Its monthly open mic welcomes singer-songwriters, poets and storytellers (original material only), while nights like the Folkestone Techno Social bring live electronic acts and guest DJs to the intimate 30-seat room. Cosy, friendly and a little leftfield, it's a proper grassroots spot for new performers.
Planning Your Friday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. Entry is free and the open mic typically runs until late. Bring your own gear.
Part of the Folkestone live music scene.
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The Old High Street, CT20, Folkestone
Common Questions
Seven things people ask before turning up at Folkestone's Folklore open mic.
Walk-in sign-up only, opens at . Arrive early — slots fill on the night. See other Folkestone open mic nights for alternatives.
BYO PA, mics and instruments.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
Yes — free entry for performers and audience. Most Folkestone mics are free; browse the list.
Solo and duo acts work best given the gear available; ask the host before bringing a full band.
The Old High Street, CT20, Folkestone.
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