The Old Cigar & Olive is a welcoming Folkestone music bar with live music all week — from acoustic Sunday afternoons to heavy-metal and punk gigs — and two weekly open jam nights every Tuesday and Thursday. Entry to music events is free, the genre range is deliberately huge, and the bar prides itself on being an inclusive, LGBTQA+ safe space where musicians of any background or ability are welcome.
Folkestone · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Old Cigar and Olive Open Mic
Folkestone's Wednesday-night Groove Night jam in the Creative Quarter.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 5 Oct 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 60 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Old Cigar and Olive
Creative QuarterGetting there
12-15 Rendezvous Street,
Creative Quarter, Folkestone CT20 1EX
Creative Quarter, Folkestone CT20 1EX
The nearest station is Folkestone Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Bring your own |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
Creative Quarter, FolkestoneAbout the night
Groove Night jam every Wednesday — open stage, all styles welcome.
Sign-up process
Walk-in.
Getting there
12-15 Rendezvous Street, CT20 1EX. 10 minutes from Folkestone Central Rail.
The venue
18+. Capacity c. 60.
The Old Cigar & Olive is a welcoming Folkestone music bar with live music all week — from acoustic Sunday afternoons to heavy-metal and punk gigs — and two weekly open jam nights every Tuesday and Thursday. Entry to music events is free, the genre range is deliberately huge, and the bar prides itself on being an inclusive, LGBTQA+ safe space where musicians of any background or ability are welcome.
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Creative Quarter · Every Wednesday
The Old Cigar and Olive Open Mic
Folkestone's Wednesday-night Groove Night jam in the Creative Quarter. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 5 Oct
- Last checked
- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Old Cigar and Olive Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Old Cigar and Olive Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Old Cigar and Olive in Folkestone, starting at 20:00. Folkestone's Wednesday-night Groove Night jam in the Creative Quarter. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 5 Oct 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 23:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Age18+
Capacityc. 60 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Groove Night jam every Wednesday — open stage, all styles welcome.
Sign-up process
Walk-in.
Getting there
12-15 Rendezvous Street, CT20 1EX. 10 minutes from Folkestone Central Rail.
The venue
18+. Capacity c. 60.
The kit on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampBring your own
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Old Cigar and Olive’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 20m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music ends · Venue closes23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Old Cigar and Olive provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Old Cigar and Olive
12-15 Rendezvous Street, Creative Quarter, Folkestone CT20 1EX
Address12-15 Rendezvous Street
AreaCreative Quarter, Folkestone
PostcodeCT20 1EX
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Folkestone Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Old Cigar and Olive is in Creative Quarter, Folkestone — use CT20 1EX for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
The Foundry, The Lifeboat, Your Music School (YMS) and Rosslyn Court
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Old Cigar and Olive provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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The Old Cigar and Olive provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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12-15 Rendezvous Street, Creative Quarter, Folkestone CT20 1EX.
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The nearest station is Folkestone Central (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CT20 1EX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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