Festivals in Kent include the free Herne Bay Folk Festival, which is part of the Herne Bay Festival. Taking place throughout Herne Bay, this popular Kent festival features live music across multiple venues.
Alongside the live bands, visitors can enjoy a traditional ceilidh, sea shanty sessions, street performers, busking, and a variety of local market stalls - making it one of the standout free festivals in Kent.

Price
Free.

Runtime
23rd to 25th July 2027
10am to 10pm.

Picture Credit: © Herne Bay Folk.

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