Shepherd Neame are delighted to be the principal sponsor for Broadstairs Folk Week from Friday, August 9 to Friday, August 16, 2024. It’s a unique chance to enjoy traditional folk music in a beautiful seaside town, discover new bands, see old favourites and encounter the odd surprise!
There will be a Shepherd Neame bar next to the Bandstand, and enjoy your favourite ales and lagers, including Whitstable Bay Blonde, Spitfire Lager, Whitstable Pale Ale and Masterbrew.
There will also be a roster of entertainment in local Shepherd Neame pubs. See below for where to catch amazing music in some buzzing venues, all within short walking distance of the main festival in this picturesque seaside town.
Neptune’s Hall
This Grade II listed pub is a short stroll from striking Viking Bay.
There will be daily singalong sessions from 12.30pm to 2.30pm with Mike Nicholson.
As well as this:
Friday, August 9 special guests the LKG Trio are appearing.
Saturday, August 10 Washed up Jug Band 4pm to 6pm
Sunday, August 11 Kimberleys, 4pm to 6pm
Neptune’s Hall, 1-3 Harbour Street, Broadstairs CT10 1ET
The Wrotham Arms
Minutes from the hustle and bustle of the seafront, this lively local has regular live music throughout the year.
There's a jam-packed line up for Broadstairs Folk Week.
Woodshed Folk Session every afternoon 1-3pm hosted by Bob Kenward with special guests
Plus:
Friday 9 The Dial 8.30pm £5
Saturday 10 Krista and the Pirates 4-6pm Free entry // Congo Faith Healers 8.30pm £10
Sunday 11 Beggars Belief 4-6pm Free entry // Fat River Band 8.30pm Free entry
Monday 12 Wrotham Crowd choir 4-6pm Free entry // The Hundred of Ringslow 8.30pm Free entry
Tuesday 13 Whiskey Moon Face 4pm Free entry // Ivan's Allstars 8.30pm Free entry
Wednesday 14 Raven's Wedding 4-6pm Free entry // Hot Rats 8.30pm Free entry
Thursday 15 Bamboozle 4-6pm Free entry // Baltimore Keys 8.30pm £5
Friday 16 Woodshed Folk session hosted by Bob Kenward 1-5pm // Broken Biscuit 8.30pm £10For all tickets, call Jackie 07814 344969.
The Wrotham Arms, Ramsgate Rd, Broadstairs CT10 1QQ
The Royal Albion
In a prime position on Broadstairs seafront since 1766 and a regular haunt for Charles Dickens.
The line-up is as follows and all events are free to enter:
Saturday 10th August 4 - 6pm Two Man Ting // 8 - 10pm Hot Rats
Sunday 11th 4pm - 6pm Luna Barge // 8pm - 10pm Crock of Bones
Monday 12th 4pm - 6pm Gypskazz // 8pm - 10pm Django Chutney
Tuesday 13th 4pm - 6pm Porchswing Blues // 8pm - 10pm Beggars Belief
14th August 4pm - 6pm Wilswood Buoys // 8pm - 10pm Ravella Bridge
15th August 4pm - 6pm Fat Tuesday // 8pm - 10pm Jamie Williams Collective
16h August 4pm - 6pm Triality // 8pm - 10pm Joli Blon
The Royal Albion, 6-12 Albion St, Broadstairs CT10 1AN
Tickets
Festival Tickets for Week, Weekend or Day Tickets, with or without camping are available now. Go to The Broadstairs Folk Week website for details of how to book.