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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.

Winter Street Festival atmosphere

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.

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...
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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

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Flour Water Salt

Shoalhaven Street (just up from Terralong Street)

Open til 4pm

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Jaws Seafood

Open til 8pm

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KG Café Kiama

Open til 9pm

Outdoor Cinema in the Garden from 5pm

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Kiama Inn Hotel

Open til 12am

Open late serving Kiama Winter Brew

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Kiama Leagues Club

Open til 1am

Shuttle drop off point & open late

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Kiama Pie Shop

Open til 5pm

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Kiama Sweet Co

Open til 9pm

Free samples and winter themed fun

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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

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Roll Bowl Kiama

Open til 8pm

Or until sold out

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Saltwater Café

Open til 8pm

Belly dancer show at 6pm with Ellie

Book Direct
Short Black

Open til 2pm

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Subway Kiama

Open til 8pm

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Shop
Kai Lunar Collections

Open til 8pm

Lucky door prize, spend $50 to win $200

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Kerry's Klothes

Open til 4pm

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Knicker Boxers

Open til 2pm

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Rip Curl

Open til 4pm

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Stocked Kiama

Open til 4pm

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The Collective Beat Pop Up

Open til 8pm

Pop up stalls at their old stomping ground

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The Sea and Beau

Open til 8pm

Late night shopping & wellness products

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Toyworld Kiama

Open til 8pm

Festival toys and more

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Vinnies

Open til 4pm

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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

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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

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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

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Grand Hotel Kiama

Open til 12am

Live Music from 8, Mulled wine & Winter menu specials

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Hanoi on Manning

Open til 9.30pm

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Stone Wall Cafe

Open til 3pm

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Silica Kiama Dining

Open til 11.30pm

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Wild Patch Cafe

Open til 4pm

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Shop
Bombo Clothing Co

Open til 5.30pm

Opening late!

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Deer Willow

Open til 8pm

Opening late with groovy tunes!

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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

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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

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2026 Sponsors

NSW Government Shine Hub

Hosts

Kiama Council Destination Kiama

Media Partner

i98FM

Event Partners

Stoic Brewing Cato Kiama Coast Holiday Parks
Kennards Hire IPS