[Location: Folkestone] 40 independent artists return for festival’s third year
Kent Online 2026-10-05 04:00:00
Context: The Compass Festival is returning to Folkestone's Creative Quarter for its third year, featuring over 40 independent artists performing across various venues on November 27 and 28. The festival showcases emerging independent musicians from across the UK, including a significant number from Kent. This year's event aims to provide a platform for local talent, with many artists performing in Folkestone for the first time.
Key Facts
- The Compass Festival will take place in Folkestone's Creative Quarter on Friday, November 27, and Saturday, November 28, with over 40 independent artists set to perform.
- More than 25 of the performing acts are from across Kent, including artists from towns and cities such as Folkestone, Canterbury, Ashford, Dover, and Margate.
- The festival's lineup features 15 artists making their Kent debut, while six artists will be playing their first-ever festival and three acts will perform together as a band for the first time.
- The event received 364 applications from across Kent, the UK, and beyond during a month-long open call, with the lineup curated by festival founder Geraldine Zanaska.