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Whitstable Playhouse

Folk and live music venue in Whitstable

Venue at a glance Whitstable Playhouse · Whitstable
c. 150
Capacity
standingmedium
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
Closed
Today
Sundayhours
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Folk
Books
originals+3 more
Verified
Directory status
openGX directory
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Last updated: 17 July 2026

Whitstable Playhouse — Quick Facts

Folk and live music venue in Whitstable

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The Details

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Capacityc. 150 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Where

Whitstable Playhouse 104 High St
Town Centre
Whitstable CT5 1AZ

Genres

Folk
Indie
Acoustic
Comedy

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Whitstable Playhouse this week

7 of 7 days listed
  1. Mon Closed
  2. Tue 10:0012:00
  3. Wed 10:0012:00
  4. Thu 10:0012:00
  5. Fri 10:0012:00
  6. Sat 10:0012:00
  7. SunToday Closed
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What's on Stage

Equipment and backline available at this venue. We verify and update this section regularly.

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Whitstable Playhouse

Whitstable Playhouse is a grassroots music venue in Town Centre, Whitstable with a standing capacity of approximately 150. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Whitstable Playhouse books Folk, Indie, Acoustic, Comedy acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Whitstable venue directory.

Whitstable ‌​‌​‍Playhouse is a grassroots venue with a standing capacity of 150. Hosts folk, indie, acoustic and comedy. PA provided.

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104 High St, Town Centre, Whitstable, CT5 1AZ

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The Margate League

Whitstable Playhouse is #30 of 31 Margate venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

  1. #1 Leas Cliff Hall 2 gigs
  2. #2 ▲1 Bramleys Cocktail Bar 0 gigs
  3. #3 ▲1 Broadstairs Pavilion 0 gigs
  4. #4 ▲1 Deal Astor Theatre 0 gigs
  5. #5 ▲1 Dreamland Margate, Scenic Stage 0 gigs
  6. #6 ▲1 Elsewhere 0 gigs
  7. #7 ▲1 Folkestone Railway Social Club 0 gigs
  8. #8 ▲1 Folklore 0 gigs
  9. #9 ▲1 Hall By The Sea, Dreamland Margate 0 gigs
  10. #10 NEW Maiden's Head 0 gigs

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Common Questions

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Whitstable venue directory.
Whitstable Playhouse books Folk, Indie, Acoustic, Comedy. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Whitstable Playhouse has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Whitstable venues for size comparisons.
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104 High St, Town Centre, Whitstable, CT5 1AZ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Whitstable venues nearby.
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