The Slide Guitar Festival
Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Voco The Clifton Folkestone
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The Slide Guitar Festival returns to Voco The Clifton Folkestone in Dover from 13 to 15 November 2026. Slide guitarists Michael Messer and Phillip Henry lead a weekend of tuition, workshops and live music. The event is open to players of all levels with limited numbers to allow personal instruction and shared learning.
Michael Messer and Phillip Henry's UK Slide Guitar Festival returns to Folkestone
13-15 November 2026 | Folkestone
Following a sold-out inaugural event, world-renowned slide guitarists Michael Messer and Phillip Henry are bringing the UK Slide Guitar Festival back to Folkestone for a second year.
Taking place from 13-15 November 2026 at voco The Clifton Folkestone, the festival offers an immersive weekend of acoustic and resonator slide guitar tuition, informal workshops, shared playing and live music.
Open to players of all levels, from complete newcomers to experienced slide guitarists, the event is designed to be relaxed, friendly and highly personal. Numbers are deliberately limited, giving everyone the opportunity to learn directly from Michael and Phillip, ask questions and share knowledge with fellow players.
The weekend will explore a wide range of slide guitar styles and techniques using acoustic and resonator guitars, including Dobro, Weissenborn and Indian slide guitar influences. A special live concert will also take place in Folkestone on Saturday evening.
Michael Messer is one of Britain's leading blues and slide guitar innovators, with a career spanning more than 45 years. Johnny Cash wrote the liner notes for his album Rhythm Oil, while his records have topped both the US Living Blues and iTunes Blues charts.
BBC Folk Award winner Phillip Henry is an internationally acclaimed performer and tutor whose distinctive playing brings together blues, British folk and global influences, including Indian classical slide guitar.
Residential packages are available for those travelling from across the UK and include two nights' accommodation, meals, all classes and admission to the Saturday concert. Non-residential and Saturday-only options are also available.
Places are limited and the previous festival sold out well in advance.
Dates: Friday 13-Sunday 15 November 2026
Venue: voco The Clifton Folkestone, 1-6 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2EB
Date and Time:
Starts: Fri, Nov 13, 26 (12:00 PM)
Ends: Sun, Nov 15, 26 (10:00 PM)
Category: Live Music
Price:
General Admission: GBP 0.0
Artists : Michael Messer, Phillip Henry
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Frequently asked questions
The Slide Guitar Festival takes place on Friday, 13 November 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Sunday, 15 November 2026.
The Slide Guitar Festival is held at Voco The Clifton Folkestone in Dover (1 -6 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EB).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Voco The Clifton Folkestone can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for The Slide Guitar Festival can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Slide Guitar Festival returns to Voco The Clifton Folkestone in Dover from 13 to 15 November 2026. Slide guitarists Michael Messer and Phillip Henry lead a weekend of tuition, workshops and live music. The event is open to players of all levels with limited numbers to allow personal instruction and shared learning.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Michael Messer and Phillip Henry's UK Slide Guitar Festival returns to Folkestone
13-15 November 2026 | Folkestone
Following a sold-out inaugural event, world-renowned slide guitarists Michael Messer and Phillip Henry are bringing the UK Slide Guitar Festival back to Folkestone for a second year.
Taking place from 13-15 November 2026 at voco The Clifton Folkestone, the festival offers an immersive weekend of acoustic and resonator slide guitar tuition, informal workshops, shared playing and live music.
Open to players of all levels, from complete newcomers to experienced slide guitarists, the event is designed to be relaxed, friendly and highly personal. Numbers are deliberately limited, giving everyone the opportunity to learn directly from Michael and Phillip, ask questions and share knowledge with fellow players.
The weekend will explore a wide range of slide guitar styles and techniques using acoustic and resonator guitars, including Dobro, Weissenborn and Indian slide guitar influences. A special live concert will also take place in Folkestone on Saturday evening.
Michael Messer is one of Britain's leading blues and slide guitar innovators, with a career spanning more than 45 years. Johnny Cash wrote the liner notes for his album Rhythm Oil, while his records have topped both the US Living Blues and iTunes Blues charts.
BBC Folk Award winner Phillip Henry is an internationally acclaimed performer and tutor whose distinctive playing brings together blues, British folk and global influences, including Indian classical slide guitar.
Residential packages are available for those travelling from across the UK and include two nights' accommodation, meals, all classes and admission to the Saturday concert. Non-residential and Saturday-only options are also available.
Places are limited and the previous festival sold out well in advance.
Dates: Friday 13-Sunday 15 November 2026
Venue: voco The Clifton Folkestone, 1-6 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2EB
Date and Time:
Starts: Fri, Nov 13, 26 (12:00 PM)
Ends: Sun, Nov 15, 26 (10:00 PM)
Category: Live Music
Price:
General Admission: GBP 0.0
Artists : Michael Messer, Phillip Henry
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
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WhereVoco The Clifton Folkestone
1 -6 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EB
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is The Slide Guitar Festival?
The Slide Guitar Festival takes place on Friday, 13 November 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Sunday, 15 November 2026.
Where is The Slide Guitar Festival taking place?
The Slide Guitar Festival is held at Voco The Clifton Folkestone in Dover (1 -6 Clifton Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EB).
Is there anywhere to stay near The Slide Guitar Festival?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Voco The Clifton Folkestone can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for The Slide Guitar Festival?
Tickets for The Slide Guitar Festival can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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