Music & Entertainment
Stages, Acts, Bands...
Over the festival weekend we have over 70 bands and performers providing 70 hours of live music across 4 stages, dedicated busker areas and alternate venues like the Festival Village. There is entertainment and dance showcasing Morris and other styles, a fairground, magic shows, juggling, balloon twisting, Harry(iet) the Hop and more.
Above and beyond all that there are many venues in town and outside of it that put on entertainments for your pleasure throughout the weekend. Many start Friday, and most carry on when our official festival day closes at 6pm.
Whilst entirely separate to the main festival, do please take time out to visit them and enjoy their hard work.
They’d love to see you, especially the Hop Festival supporters listed below who financially helped us put on this great harvest celebration.
Want to support the Hop Festival? You can donate here
The Albion Taverna
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Friday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
Please provide a valid CSV file.
Saturday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 12:00 | Clockwork Kingfisher |
|---|---|
| 15:00 | Meltin' Joel |
Saturday Morris
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Dance acts you may see |
|---|---|
| Dead Horse Morris | |
| Loose Women Morris | |
| Offcumduns Border Morris | |
| Raven Drummers | |
| Royal Liberty Morris | |
| Thameside Mummers | |
| The Broomdashers | |
| Balaton Hungarian Dancers | |
| Steampunk Morris | |
| Wild Women of Kent | |
| Wolf's Head & Vixen |
Sunday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 12:00 | Harry Evans |
|---|---|
| 15:00 | Seani Pout |
Sunday Morris
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Dance acts you may see |
|---|---|
| Dead Horse Morris | |
| Loose Women Morris | |
| Offcumduns Border Morris | |
| Raven Drummers | |
| Royal Liberty Morris | |
| Thameside Mummers | |
| The Broomdashers | |
| Boughton Monchelsea Morris | |
| Brixton Tatterjacks Morris | |
| Chartham Hatch Lindy Hoppers | |
| Tribal Banshees |
The Alex
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Saturday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
More information coming this weekend
Please check back soon for more information.
| Time | Act | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 - 12:20 | Amber Rhiannon (TBC) | New music from a new singer/songwriter |
| 12:25 - 12:50 | Lily Wolfe (TBC) | Kent singer/songwriter with dreamy acoustic soundscapes & great lyrics |
| 13:00 - 13:45 | The Splitting Feathers (TBC) | |
| 14:00 - 14:45 | TBA | Clever acoustic duo with great use of loop pedals |
| 15:00 - 15:45 | High Tide | Trio of original folk oriented music |
| 16:00 - 16:45 | Creek | Local band - Covers - Very Popular |
| 17:00 - 17:45 | Unit 48 (TBC) | Funky/ pop/dance - great covers & originals |
| 18:00 - 19:30 | Taking Care of Vegas (TBC) | 70's Vegas Function Band |
Sunday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
More information coming this weekend
Please check back soon for more information.
| Time | Act | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 - 12:20 | TBC | |
| 12:25 - 12:50 | TBC | |
| 13:00 - 13:45 | Lizopation (TBC) | Band built from local school - covers/originals |
| 14:00 - 14:45 | Marylebone Jelly (TBC) | Energetic 5-piece bringing stadium-sized fun - diverse covers |
| 15:00 - 15:45 | The Miles Cookman Band (TBC) | The spirit of 70s Jam bands. |
| 16:00 - 16:45 | Slide Oasis | Top Oasis tribute |
| 17:00 - 18:30 | Decades Showband (TBC) | Lively Kent 8-piece - dynamic 60s to present |
The Anchor
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Friday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 17:00 | Lucy Rose |
|---|---|
| 20:00 | Bad Pandas |
Saturday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 12:00 | Jazz Mice |
|---|---|
| 13:30 | silversouls |
| 16:00 | Someday Band |
| 20:00 | Heroes |
Sunday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 12:00 | Meltin' Joel |
|---|---|
| 15:00 | The Prenups |
| 18:00 | Simon Giles and The Situation |
The Bear Inn
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Friday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 20:00 | Matt Brooks |
|---|
Saturday
Please provide a valid CSV file.
Sunday
Please provide a valid CSV file.
The Bull
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Friday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 20:00 | Andy Bad |
|---|
Saturday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 14:00 | Seani Pout |
|---|---|
| 18:15 | SixFold Band |
| 20:30 | Creek |
Saturday Morris
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 13:00 - 16:00 | Dance acts you may see |
|---|---|
| Dead Horse Morris | |
| Loose Women Morris | |
| Offcumduns Border Morris | |
| Raven Drummers | |
| Royal Liberty Morris | |
| Thameside Mummers | |
| The Broomdashers | |
| Balaton Hungarian Dancers | |
| Steampunk Morris | |
| Wild Women of Kent | |
| Wolf's Head & Vixen |
Sunday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 15:00 | AKadem |
|---|
Sunday Morris
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 13:00 - 15:00 | Dance acts you may see |
|---|---|
| Dead Horse Morris | |
| Loose Women Morris | |
| Offcumduns Border Morris | |
| Raven Drummers | |
| Royal Liberty Morris | |
| Thameside Mummers | |
| The Broomdashers | |
| Boughton Monchelsea Morris | |
| Brixton Tatterjacks Morris | |
| Chartham Hatch Lindy Hoppers | |
| Tribal Banshees |
The Limes
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Friday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 20:00 | Chris Barwell |
|---|
Saturday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 17:00 | Blankety Blank |
|---|---|
| 20:00 | Dune |
Sunday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 17:00 | Studio 33 (Unplugged) |
|---|
The Market Inn
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Friday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 18:00 | Seani Pout |
|---|---|
| 20:00 | Rubber Biscuit |
Saturday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 12:00 | Skastards |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Dune Acoustic |
| 16:00 | Loose Change |
| 18:15 | Chill Billies |
| 20:00 | Hullabaloo |
Sunday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 12:00 | Riflemen |
|---|---|
| 13:45 | Freak 90 |
| 15:30 | Rock Paper Scissors |
| 17:15 | Moroccan Mole |
The Phoenix Tavern
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Friday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 19:00 | Los Magos |
|---|
Saturday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 13:00 | Ivan's Allstars |
|---|---|
| 16:00 | Bones |
| 19:00 | The Crossfire |
Sunday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 13:00 | TBC |
|---|---|
| 15:30 | Leigh Highwood and Nine Lives |
The Old Brewery Store
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Friday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
HERE IT IS !!!
THE PARTY OF THE YEAR TO START THE WEEKEND OF THE YEAR
What’s better than a specially crafted aural extravaganza at a UNIQUE VENUE within Britain’s oldest brewery, Shepherd Neame’s Old Brewery Store?
Simple – a specially crafted aural extravaganza at a UNIQUE VENUE within Britain’s oldest brewery with YOU.
Full performances, full range of drinks, friendly staff, gated environment minutes from the centre of town – what’s not to like?
TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/p45-with-support-from-rudy-warman-the-heavy-weather-tickets-695385114597
Rudy Warman and the Heavy Weather are a phenomenon in their own right.
Hailing from Folkestone’s creative quarter, this family trio are no strangers to the limelight having supported groups such as Kula Shaker during their rise to independent brilliance.
And that’s just the start – the only place you’ll get a full performance of our headline act is right here, right now as P45 take the stage with some faces fans of UB40 and Bad Manners may well recognise. The Creators of Cockney Opera – here in full effect …
With a local DJ to fill the spaces this is a fully rounded night to remember.
Original music, original party – start at the heart with our very own Hop Festival launch event.
Where will you be in 2023 ? Don’t miss out, book your ticket today to ensure your place …
Something to whet the appetite …
Rudy, Shane and Zenon remembering the joy of the impromptu gig – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl-dmh7o-F4
P45 – the Cockney Opera experience – https://www.p45cockneyopera.co.uk/meet-the-band
| 7:00 - 7:30pm | Doors and DJ Welcome |
|---|---|
| 7:30 - 8:30pm | Rudy Warman and The Heavy Weather |
| 8:30 - 9pm | Break and DJ intermission |
| 9:00 - 10:45pm | P45 |
| 11:00pm | Get some sleep for day 1 of 2023 Hop Festival |
Saturday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 1:00pm | The Miles Cookman Band |
|---|---|
| 3:30pm | The Native Oysters Band |
| 6:30pm | The Crossfire |
Sunday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 1:00pm | Big Orange Head |
|---|---|
| 4:30pm | The Bones |
The Quay
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Friday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 18:00 | Physically Demanding |
|---|---|
| 20:00 | Hullabaloo |
Saturday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 12:30 | Loose Change |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Gumboots |
| 15:30 | Indigo Stone |
| 17:00 | The Liberators |
| 19:00 | High Tide |
Sunday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 12:30 | Dune |
|---|---|
| 14:30 | The Martellos |
| 16:00 | Smoking Mavericks |
| 18:00 | Freak 90 |
Railway Hotel
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Friday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 20:30 | Devil's Dance Floor |
|---|
Saturday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 11:00 | Seani Pout |
|---|---|
| 12:20 | PennySpent |
| 13:40 | Studio 33 |
| 15:00 | Rocket Skates |
| 16:20 | Paragraph 1 |
| 17:40 | Decades Showband |
Sunday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 11:00 | Northern Beauty |
|---|---|
| 12:20 | Rock Paper Scissors |
| 13:40 | Lookin Back |
| 15:00 | Tom Abrahams |
| 16:20 | Cor Alley |
| 17:40 | Coco |
The Sun Inn
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Friday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 20:00 | Project F |
|---|
Saturday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 13:00 | Fez Heads |
|---|---|
| 20:00 | aKadem |
Sunday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 13:00 | Paragraph 1 |
|---|---|
| 20:00 | Musica |
The Three Mariners
More information on the event will appear as we get it
Please check back soon for more information.
Saturday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 16:00 - 19:00 | Graham TheHat Soul Set |
|---|
Sunday
More information coming soon
Please check back soon for more information.
| 16:00 - 19:00 | Graham TheHat Soul Set |
|---|
