The music is still playing in Kiama!
While the Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival takes a pause in 2026, the spirit lives on with a community-led celebration of live music across town from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 March.
Across the weekend, local venues will come alive with smooth jazz, soulful blues, and great vibes as businesses independently host live performances. Expect an eclectic mix of gigs, intimate shows, and a buzzing atmosphere.
Council is supporting the activation with a central gig guide and promotion, helping you plan your ultimate music trail. This is a weekend by the community, for the community – and it’s your chance to see local talent shine!
Enjoy venue hopping with the the KBN Blues Bus – a free event shuttle running throughout the weekend, sponsored by Kiama Business Network!
Event program
Performance schedule and shuttle stops will be announced soon
Participating venues
Frequently asked questions
Sounds of Jazz & Blues is a community-led celebration of live music while the Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival pauses in 2026. From Friday 6 March to Sunday 8 March, local venues will independently host jazz and blues performances, creating a relaxed, town-wide music experience supported by Kiama Council.
Gigs are held at venues across Kiama & surrounding suburbs, including bars, clubs, cafes, breweries and wineries. There is no single central site—music is spread throughout town.
All performances are free! Entry conditions, capacity limits and booking requirements vary, so please check with each venue before attending.
Public transport is strongly recommended, as many on-street parking zones in Kiama are timed.
For the most convenient trip:
Drive to Gerringong or Oak Flats Train Stations
Catch the train directly to Kiama Station
You can travel between venues by foot, public transport, car, or by hopping on the FREE KBN Blues Bus.
Blues Bus operating hours:
Friday 6 March: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday 7 March: 10:30am – 10:30pm
Sunday 8 March: 9:30am – 4:00pm
Sounds of Jazz & Blues’ family-friendliness varies venue by venue. Some performances take place in licensed venues or spaces that may have age restrictions, time-based limits, or conditions under NSW liquor and venue regulations.
Many venues welcome families earlier in the day, while others may be 18+ only, particularly in the evenings. We recommend checking directly with each venue.
For personalised advice on gigs and venues, accessibility, transport, accommodation, dining and attractions contact the Kiama Visitor Information Centre on 1300 654 262 or visit in person.
Extremely limited parking is available within the surrounding streets of the participating venues. If you don’t need to drive, we recommend you catch public transport.
You can find more information on the Facebook Event: Kiama Sounds of Jazz and Blues. If you have a particular question we recommend you email events@kiama.nsw.gov.au or call through to the Kiama Visitor Information Centre on 1300 654 262.
Kiama Municipal Council is committed to making the Kiama Sounds of Jazz and Blues a safe, inclusive and enjoyable event for all.
There is more information about each of the venue’s accessibility features in the event program. Click here to access the Kiama Council’s Mobility Map.
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Thank you to our sponsors
Acknowledgement of country
Kiama Municipal Council acknowledges the Wodi Wodi people on Dharawal Country as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our Municipality is located. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. We are committed to honouring First Nation peoples’ history, culture and voices.