Registration for the 2026 edition has now closed. If you'd like to take part in upcoming editions of OAF, follow us on socials or come to one of our community meetings in early 2027 where we'll announce what's happening next.
Open Art Folke
See our 2026 programme
Between 9-11 October, OAF26 brings together 150+ artists in 51 locations across Folkestone. Flick through the programme to see exactly what's going on, and where. Or download the PDF to keep on your device.
Open Art Folke is a community of 200+ artists and makers in Folkestone. Since 2024, we've run an open house-style festival to keep the creative energy alive, welcome people into our studios, and take over public spaces to share what we've been making.
This year, OAF is on 9–11 October 2026
There are 4 days until Open Art Folke 2026
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Jan 2026 Oct 2026
Open Art Folke
The Festival
A free pass* to connect with talented local creatives, experience their work, and learn about how it’s made.
Find great art waiting to be discovered in studios, gardens, pubs, cafes, galleries, and upstairs in that shop you didn't even know had an upstairs.