Wristband Venues
All Weekend
Fillmore's, Uniting Church, Surf Club
Three exclusive venues featuring amazing artists.
Frank Sultana's Blues with a View
Jazz Doof Take Over after party
Uniting Church Jazz Hub
Your wristband doesn't just get you in - it helps support the festival and original live Australian music.
Tour Ready Workshop
Saturday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Uniting Church (main hall behind church)
Tour Ready is a Sound NSW project managed by SIMA aimed at developing and maintaining sustainable touring networks for jazz musicians, presenters, promoters, festivals and venue operators. A vibrant panel discussion will include key local and regional industry participants. Catering by Slow Dough. Musicians: Don't Miss! Free!
Top Shops Car Park Takeover
Saturday 1pm - 5pm
Top Shops Festival Hub
Music, stage, live art, food, drinks & good vibes – the ultimate festival hangout for everyone
Dance like Peter Becke
Saturday 2pm - 3:30pm
Uniting Church (main hall behind church)
Ever seen Peter Becke groove? Now it’s your turn! Shake off your inhibitions, find your rhythm, and unleash your inner dance legend. It’s fun, it’s freeing, it’s for everyone! Music by CLP - then bust those moves later at the Kiama Bowlo Saturday night. Free!
Bandstand Revival
All Weekend
The bandstand is back, baby! Live music where it belongs, under the open sky & beach backdrop.
Pop up Vinyl store is back!
Old Fire Station
All Weekend
Get your Digging hands ready. So much gold!
Jeff Apter : Book Talk
Saturday 2pm - 3:30pm
Kiama Library
Acclaimed music writer Jeff Apter (Rolling Stone Australia) has authored 30+ books on legends like Keith Urban, Bon Scott, and the Bee Gees. His latest, Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly (Nov 2024), explores the life of the “Blue Suede Shoes” songwriter. Hosted by comedian Marty Bright.
Hindmarsh Park is back!
Sunday: 11am - 2pm
The Orry Kelly stage has been rebuilt, and we’re christening it with a blast. We bring the tunes, you bring the vibe - grab a picnic or hit up Kiama’s cafes. Expect fun, great sounds, and nothing but music! You asked for it!
Street Art in Action
All Weekend
Catch some of Australia’s top street artists as they turn blank walls into masterpieces – all while grooving to live tunes. It’s art, music, and magic combined!
Marty Bright
All Weekend
Get ready to laugh! Comedian Marty Bright brings the funny (and a few surprises) to the festival this year. Don’t miss this legend popping up all over the weekend.
CG Discs presents: Fillmore’s Jazz Doof Take Over - Wrap up party
Sunday 1pm - 8pm
Finding Fillmore's
CG Discs is a rising force in Eora/Sydney’s party scene, blending live jazz with electronic music to create vibrant, community-driven Jazz Doofs. Founded by DJ/producer LEVOS, they champion local talent with genre-spanning DJ sets—from rare disco to samba, jazz, and bass—delivering an ever-evolving, high-energy experience. We’re grateful to collaborate with this innovative crew!
NOTE: Day or Weekend Pass required
Frank Sultana presents Blues with a View
Friday 5pm - 10:30pm
Saturday 11am - 10:30pm
Sunday 3pm - 6pm (Free)
Kiama Surf Club
Frank Sultana's Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival showcase featuring ROSHANI, Beretta & Sullivan, Steve (West) Weston, The Mighty Reapers, Jon Hines, Taya Chani, Pete Cornelius Band, Jessie Redwing Band, Sweet Talk, Frank Sultana Blues Band, Hussy Hicks, and the Sydney Blues Society All Star Band!
NOTE: Day or Weekend Pass required
SS Peter & Paul's Sunday Gospel
Sunday 12noon - 1:00pm
SS Peter & Paul's Church
Immerse yourself in gospel song at a special Sunday morning service featuring:
The Honeybees
The Hummingbirds
Katandra Women's A Cappella group