Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.
PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Old Cigar and Olive
The Old Cigar and Olive is a grassroots music venue in Folkestone, Folkestone with a standing capacity of approximately 75. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Old Cigar and Olive books Acoustic, Rock, Metal, Punk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Folkestone venue directory.
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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The Old Cigar and Olive books Acoustic, Rock, Metal, Punk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Old Cigar and Olive has a standing capacity of approximately 75, classed as a small venue. See all Folkestone venues for size comparisons.
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12-14 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone, Folkestone, CT20 1EX. See the map below for directions. Browse more Folkestone venues nearby.
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