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Kiama Winter Street Festival

Saturday 11 July 2026 | Terralong Street, Kiama

What to expect

A winter event worth stepping out for

Terralong Street transforms into a winter playground for one night only. Expect live music across multiple stages, fire performances, hands-on workshops, family-friendly activities and a buzzing street lined with local food, shopping and late-night energy.

At the heart of this year’s festival is SPARK, a roaming fire and light experience designed to ignite wonder as day turns to night.

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Festival Guide

Explore the full Kiama Winter Street Festival guide below.

What's happening at a glance

Sculpture Walk
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Sculpture Walk

Explore amazing outdoor sculptures from Hindmarsh Park to Kiama Harbour.

piggyback Race
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Piggyback Race

Grab a partner and race for prizes!

Free Yoga Program
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Free Yoga Program

Relax and recharge with free yoga sessions.

Curious Legends

Curious Legends

Fire, light and interactive entertainment.

Rock Climbing Wall
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Rock Climbing Wall

Challenge yourself on the climbing wall.

Mechanical Snowboard
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Mechanical Snowboard

Test your balance on the snowboard.

Inflatable Igloo
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Inflatable Igloo

Step inside and chill out in the igloo zone.

Arctic Alley

Arctic Alley

Snow, lights and winter fun.

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Street Curling

Kiama is giving Winter Olympics without the ice!

Face Painting
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Face Painting

'Time to Shine' designs for all ages, finished with snowflakes and glitter!

Flinders Pet Best Dressed Dog Parade
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Flinders Pet Best Dressed Dog Parade &
Best Dog Trick Comp

Creative Hub

Creative Activities

With Expressive Art Experience & Kiama Library.

Pet Portraits
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Pet Portraits

Custom portraits of your furry friends.

Game Zone
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Game Zone

Games hosted by Kiama Girl Guides.

The Collective Beat Pop Up
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The Collective Beat Pop Up

Handmade gifts and artisan creations.

Snow Queens on Stilts
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Snow Queens on Stilts

Dazzling winter entertainment roaming the street.

Uniting Sensory Tent
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Uniting Sensory Tent

A calm space to relax and recharge.

African Drumming Workshops
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African Drumming Workshops

Interactive workshops for all ages.

Silent Disco
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Silent Disco

Dance to your own beat.

Live Mural Art
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Live Mural Art

Watch artists create a mural live.

Explore by Precinct

From fire and performance to family activities, drumming, disco and wellness, each part of the festival offers something a little different.

Kiama Winter Street Festival precincts

Festival precincts

Explore the festival zone by zone to see what’s happening where, without needing to scroll through one long wall of program information.

SPARK

At the heart of this year’s festival is SPARK, a fire and light experience designed to build wonder as the day shifts into night.

Expect lantern-making workshops, a performance moment and roving fire spirit magic across the festival. You will find their Marquee on Terralong street in the centre of the action.

Program
3pm – Spark Making Workshop 1 (max 60)
3–4pm – Spark Making Workshop 2 (max 60)
4:30–4:50pm – Community Performance Workshop (max 40)
5–5:40pm – Final Performance
6–8pm – Fire Spirit Roving

Terralong Street

Arctic Alley
Discover a hidden alleyway of snow, music, lights and winter delights.
12–8pm

Free Face Painting
‘Time to Shine’ designs for all ages, finished with snowflakes and glitter.
12–6pm

Game Zone
A variety of games hosted by Kiama Girl Guides and i98 Street Fleet.

Uniting Sensory Tent
Get back in the zone or grab a sensory scavenger hunt exploring sight and sounds.

Outdoor Library
Hosted by Kiama and Gerringong Libraries.

Igloo Chill Zone
Free winter play for little ones with big imaginations.

Mechanical Snowboard
Do you have what it takes to stay on the snowboard the longest?

Snow Queens on Stilts
The dazzling Snow Queens light up the night as they rove down the street.

The Collective Beat Pop Up
Discover handmade unique gifts and artisan creations by local makers.

Winter Craft at the Old Fire Station
Mould, play and create. Channel your inner artist.

Open Street Stage

The Open Street Stage brings together major shared moments across the day, including community performances, music, dance, workshops and crowd-friendly entertainment in the centre of the festival action.

12.00pm – Welcome to Country
12.15pm – Miss Zoe’s School of Dance Show & Learn to Line Dance
1.00pm – Sing Australia & Kalia Bone Show & Crowd Sing Along
1.45pm – Street Beatz Hip Hop Show
2.00pm – Bellydance with Hannah Workshop
3.00pm – Flinders Pet Best Dressed Dog Parade & Best Dog Trick Comp
4.00pm – Pockets Duo
5.00pm – SPARK Wake Up the Fire Spirit
5.45pm – Overnight Band
6.45pm – Kane Calcite

Little Big Stage

1.00pm – The Great Dave Show Juggling & Unicycle
1.45pm – Gemima Jones Aerial & Ground Contortionist
2.30pm – Kiki and Pascal A Circus RomCom
3.15pm – The Great Dave Show Juggling & Unicycle
4.00pm – Gemima Jones Aerial & Ground Contortionist
4.45pm – Kiki and Pascal A Circus RomCom
5.30pm – Master of Fire Show Andrew Targett
6.15pm – Gemima Jones Aerial & Ground Contortionist
7.00pm – Master of Fire Show Andrew Targett

Hindmarsh Park

NextGen Stage
Starting with African drumming workshops and moving into silent disco sessions later on. It’s energetic, immersive and designed to keep the festival moving.

African Drumming Workshops
12:30pm 4:00pm

Experience traditional instruments, songs & rhythms for all ages.

Silent Disco with DJ Clayton Zane
4:00pm – 8:00pm

30-minute drop-in sessions.



Partner Carry Comp with Jones Beach Boardriders & Stoic Brewing
1:45pm – 4:45pm

18+. Carry your teammate through a Finnish-style obstacle course. BYO belt and helmet. Safety is your responsibility.

Street Curling
12pm – 8pm
Kiama is giving Winter Olympics without the ice! All-ages teams of four can compete for the gold.

Pet Portraits
12pm – 6pm
Buy a live custom illustration of your pet, ready in 15 minutes. If your bestie can’t sit still, just text Felicity a pic and come back later for pick-up.

Rock Climbing
12pm – 8pm
Explore the Base Zero 4-person rock wall!

Creative Kids

This year the winter street festival is packed with colourful, hands-on fun for younger festival-goers, with activities that invite children and families to make, play and get involved throughout the day.

Creative Hub with Expressive Art Experience
Old Fire Station
12pm – 8pm

Build a mini snowman
Community crochet – make Daisy the Cow a scarf!
Paper lantern craft station
5pm – Paper lantern illumination
7pm – Daisy gets dressed in her new crochet

Outdoor Library by Kiama & Gerringong Libraries
12pm – 8pm
12pm – Scavenger hunt kick-off
12:30pm – ‘Good Librations’ Podcast pop-up
1pm – 3pm – Glow-in-the-dark beaded bracelets
4pm – 8pm – Glowstick Butterfly Wands drop-in

“SPARK” by Curious Legends
2pm – 3pm – Spark Making Workshop 1
3pm – 4pm – Spark Making Workshop 2
4:30pm – 4:50pm – Community Performance Workshop
5pm – 5:40pm – Final Performance
6pm – 8pm – Fire Spirit Roving

Wellness Zone

The The Studio Kiama offers a series of movement, meditation and breathwork sessions throughout the day.

Yogalates
An energising workout pairing the power of Pilates with the flow of Vinyasa.
12pm – 1pmRegister Here

Flow / Vinyasa
An energetic and powerful stretch, strength and meditation class.
1:15pm – 2:15pmRegister Here
4pm – 5pmRegister Here

Breathwork
Release, heal and renew with this 60-minute class combining breath, sound, colour and frequency.
2:30pm – 3:30pmRegister Here
5:15pm – 6:15pmRegister Here

Rest / Yin
A deep, slow-paced stretch and meditation class to finish your day and massage your connective tissue.
6:30pm – 7:30pmRegister Here

Festival Kick-On Sessions

The sun may be going down, but the winter celebrations are far from over! ❄️✨

Keep the good vibes going at Kiama’s local bars, restaurants and venues with extended trading hours, live music, cosy winter cocktails, seasonal specials and late-night entertainment. Whether you’re after a warm drink, a bite to eat or live tunes, there’s plenty happening throughout town after the street party ends.

Check out what’s on below and make a night of it!


Diggies – Open til 9pm – More info coming soon...
Book your table here

Fillmores – Open til 12am – More info coming soon...
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Kiama Bowling Club – Open til 12am – $10 Winter Fest Bowls
Blues Night 7pm–10:30pm
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Hungry Monkey – Open til 9pm – More info coming soon...
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Kiama Inn – Open til 12am – Serving Kiama Winter Brew
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Kiama Leagues Club – Open til 1am – DJ 8pm–12am in the lounge!
$15 winter cocktail special!
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Little Betty's – Open til 12am – More info coming soon...
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Miss Arda – Open til 11:30pm – Extended street dining & mulled wine!
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Saltwater – Open til 8pm – Live belly dancer at 6:30pm
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Uncle Fuku's – Open til 12am – Karaoke, cocktails and late-night fun!
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Yves Social – Open til 11pm – Live Music 8pm–10pm
Spiked hot chocolate special!
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Open late during the festival

Eat, sip, shop and explore

Make a full day of it. From takeaway treats and dinner plans to late-night shopping and special offers, local businesses across Terralong, Collins and Manning Streets will be trading during Kiama Winter Street Festival.

Terralong Street

Right in the heart of the festival action.

Eat & Drink
Domino's Kiama

Open til 9pm

More Info
Flour Water Salt

Shoalhaven Street (just up from Terralong Street)

Open til 4pm

More Info
Jaws Seafood

Open til 8pm

More Info
KG Café Kiama

Open til 9pm

Outdoor Cinema in the Garden from 5pm

More Info
Kiama Inn Hotel

Open til 12am

Open late serving Kiama Winter Brew

More Info
Kiama Leagues Club

Open til 1am

Shuttle drop off point & open late

More Info
Kiama Pie Shop

Open til 5pm

More Info
Kiama Sweet Co

Open til 9pm

Free samples and winter themed fun

More Info
Miss Arda Meze & Bar

Open til 11pm

Kiama Winter Brew & Extended Dining. Mulled wine, cider and thick hot chocolate.

Book Direct
Native Café

Open til 8pm

Opening late with takeaway goodies

More Info
Roll Bowl Kiama

Open til 8pm

Or until sold out

More Info
Saltwater Café

Open til 8pm

Belly dancer show at 6pm with Ellie

Book Direct
Short Black

Open til 2pm

More Info
Subway Kiama

Open til 8pm

More Info
Shop
Kai Lunar Collections

Open til 8pm

Lucky door prize, spend $50 to win $200

More Info
Kerry's Klothes

Open til 4pm

More Info
Knicker Boxers

Open til 2pm

More Info
Rip Curl

Open til 4pm

More Info
Stocked Kiama

Open til 4pm

More Info
The Collective Beat Pop Up

Open til 8pm

Pop up stalls at their old stomping ground

More Info
The Sea and Beau

Open til 8pm

Late night shopping & wellness products

More Info
Toyworld Kiama

Open til 8pm

Festival toys and more

More Info
Vinnies

Open til 4pm

More Info
Collins Street

Perfect for dinner, drinks and a post-festival wander.

Eat & Drink
Uncle Fuku's

Open til midnight

Cocktails, karaoke, and late-night fun

Book Direct
Little Betty's

Open 3pm – 12am

Happy hr 8.30 & 10.30pm $15 Specialty Cocktails. Live Music 8pm.

Book Direct
Thai @ Kiama

11am – 3pm & 5pm – 9pm

Book Direct
The Pines Pantry

Open til 8pm

Dessert, produce & more

More Info
Zia's

5pm – 8.30pm

Book Direct
Shop
Manning Street

More food, drinks and late trading just beyond the main festival strip.

Eat & Drink
Fillmore's

Open til 10pm

Plant based eats

More Info
Grand Hotel Kiama

Open til 12am

Live Music from 8, Mulled wine & Winter menu specials

More Info
Hanoi on Manning

Open til 9.30pm

Book Direct
Stone Wall Cafe

Open til 3pm

More Info
Silica Kiama Dining

Open til 11.30pm

Book Direct
Wild Patch Cafe

Open til 4pm

More Info
Shop
Bombo Clothing Co

Open til 5.30pm

Opening late!

More Info
Deer Willow

Open til 8pm

Opening late with groovy tunes!

More Info
Activations

Festival extras, wellness moments and special experiences happening across town.

The Studio Kiama

106 Terralong Street, Kiama

11am – 8pm

Free yoga for festival duration 12–8pm

More Info
Diggies – Blowhole Point Road

Blowhole Point Road, Kiama

Open til 9pm

Festival wrap up music sesh 8pm

Book Direct
Yves Kiama

31 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama

Open til 9pm

Watch this space

More Info

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before heading to the Kiama Winter Street Festival.

Festival Planning

The essentials, from timing and what to bring to what to expect on the day.

Saturday, 11th July: 12:00 pm (noon) to 8:00 pm

The full program will be released soon! Check back closer to the date.
All festival activities are free, except for food, drinks, retail purchases, and any paid experiences hosted by retail stalls — save your pocket money to support our local businesses!
The festival will be held in Terralong Street, Kiama, NSW, near Hindmarsh Park, on a road closure between Collins and Shoalhaven Street.
There are no age restrictions. This is an all-ages, family-friendly festival! Please follow the rules of licensed venues and bring a valid ID if you wish to enjoy the bars and clubs.
No, the public space is an alcohol-free zone. However, local licensed bars and eateries will be open, some offering a special edition – Kiama Winter Pale Ale by Stoic Brewing! Security will be present, and if you are found consuming alcohol outside of a licensed venue, you may be asked to leave or have the beverage confiscated.
We aim to provide a winter event annually when funding allows, though the format may change.
Yes, local cafes and restaurants will be trading late and extending their dining areas onto the street for the event. They will be showcasing their wonderful fare and service on the night, and can’t wait to welcome you!
Yes, however we encourage you to dine out and enjoy the many cafes and restaurants in town. Please ensure you keep our town clean and use the public bins provided.
Our local businesses are turning up the heat this winter with lots of activations to accommodate locals and visitors alike.

Want more? Browse our What’s On page.
Speak to our Visitor Information Centre or check out the Stay page.
Yes, both Security and Police will be present at the festival.
Yes, there will be professional photos and videos taken at the festival, including social media content. By attending the festival, you acknowledge that the council may use these images.
Yes, prams and strollers are permitted.
Yes, you can bring a chair or picnic blanket. Please be mindful of others and pedestrian walkways when choosing a place to sit.
Winter in Kiama is a special time of year. While the day may bring sunshine and warmth, please prepare for cold conditions once the sun goes down!
Anything less than catastrophic means the festival will be on!
No, the festival site is a smoke free zone.
Dogs are permitted but must remain on-leash at all times.

Getting Here & Road Closures

A few practical details to help you arrive smoothly and get home safely.

Terralong Street will be closed between Collins and Shoalhaven Streets. There will be no parking from 9:00 am and road closure from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Please ensure your vehicle is not parked in the closure zone after 9:00 am.
Kiama is serviced by the South Coast train line. We recommend parking at Oak Flats train station and travelling by train to Kiama if possible. Shuttle buses and taxis are available from the station to help you get home.
Public buses are available, though routes may be affected by road closures. Please check Transport for NSW for current timetables and service updates.
Taxi and rideshare options are limited in Kiama. If you’re relying on transport after the festival, we strongly recommend planning ahead.
There will be event parking available at Kiama Leisure Centre. A gold coin donation will support Jamberoo Rural Fire Service. A free shuttle bus will run between the Leisure Centre and the festival throughout the event.
Walking and riding into town is encouraged. Please use bike racks where available and follow event signage. Bicycles, scooters and skateboards should not be ridden through the festival area.

Accessibility Information

We want the festival to be welcoming and easy to navigate for as many people as possible.

Kiama Winter Street Festival Social Story

Yes, the festival has been designed with accessibility in mind. Accessible parking and drop-off areas will be available for visitors with a valid permit.

♿ Accessible Parking

Apply Online Here

☎ Need assistance with the form?
Call the Event Team on 0484 546 123.
Interpreter services are available through TIS on 13 14 50.

The event precinct is largely on hard surfaces, with some soft ground areas nearby. Most areas should be accessible for wheelchairs, prams and mobility aids.
A Chill Out Zone sensory tent will be available throughout the event in partnership with Uniting. Please ask event staff if you need assistance finding it.
Assistant and working animals, such as guide dogs, are permitted into our festival space.

You will find fresh drinking water and shelter at the Chill Zone if you and your assistant animal need to rest.
Download our Accessibility Guide for detailed information on accessible parking, drop-off locations, accessible toilets, pathways, viewing areas, the sensory tent and other festival facilities.

Download Accessibility Guide (PDF)
We’ll continue updating this section as more information is finalised closer to the event.
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2026 Sponsors

NSW Government Shine Hub

Community Partner

Airbnb

A note from Airbnb: “We want to help people experience the best regional towns have to offer by supporting community events like this so people enjoy a Weekending adventure with Airbnb hosts helping showcase what makes their community so special. It’s also an opportunity for visitors to take in all the other great experiences this region has to offer, providing local businesses with an important economic boost during the quieter months,” – Susan Wheeldon, Country Manager of Airbnb Australia and New Zealand.

About Airbnb: Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.


Hosts

Kiama Council Destination Kiama

Media Partner

i98FM

Event Partners

Stoic Brewing CATO Kiama Library
Kennards Hire IPS Kiama Business Network
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