Saturday 11 July 2026 | Terralong Street, Kiama

Kiama Winter Street Festival

Enjoy live music, food, art and atmosphere in the heart of town.

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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.

Program coming soon

The full program is just around the corner. In the meantime, here’s a taste of what’s in store.

Live music at Kiama Winter Street Festival

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Sculpture Walk

Thanks to ArtPark Australia you can explore amazing, diverse and unique outdoor sculptures from Hindmarsh Park to Kiama Harbour.

Installations at Kiama Winter Street Festival

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Piggy Back Race

Grab yourself a partner and join in on a piggy back race. Prizes for the quickest race!

Food and drink at Kiama Winter Street Festival

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Free Yoga Program

Get your zen at Kiama Winter Street Festival at The Studio Kiama Level 1

Street atmosphere at Kiama Winter Street Festival

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Curious Legends

Enjoy the weird and wonderful roaming performers from Curious Legends

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Rock Climbing Wall

Explore the Base Zero 4-person rock wall! Meet at the climbing connection zone for a safety briefing & get climbing.

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Mechanical Snowboard

Test your balance on an interactive mechanical snowboard.

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Inflatable Igloo

Chill out in an inflatable igloo and soak up the festival atmosphere from the inside out

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Arctic Alley

Step into Arctic Alley, where things get a little cooler (in the best way).

Explore by Precinct

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

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.

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

NextGen Stage

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

12.30–4.00pm - African Drumming Workshops
Experience traditional instruments, songs & rhythms for all ages.

1.45–4.45pm - Partner Carry Comp with Jones Beach Boardriders & Stoic Brewing
18+. Carry your teammate through a Finnish-style obstacle course. BYO belt and helmet. Safety is your responsibility.

4.00–8.00pm - Silent Disco with DJ Clayton Zane
30 min drop-in sessions

Creative Kids

Creative Kids 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.

Wellness Zone

The Wellness Zone offers a slower pace within the festival, with yoga, breathwork and calming sessions designed to help people stretch, reset and recharge.

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, 12th 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.

Location: Terralong St (between Collins & Shoalhaven St)

Date: Saturday 11 July 2026

Time: 10am - 10pm
No Parking from 8am

Please follow detour signage, reduced speed limits and comply with onsite traffic personnel.

In addition to regularly scheduled services:

South Coast Line:
1 x train on standby between 11am - 3pm at Wollongong Station
1 x train on standby between 5pm - 11pm at Kiama Station

Bomaderry to Kiama increased services:
1 x 2 car shuttle train 11.30am - 10pm
6 min turnaround time at Kiama

For current timetable, please visit Trip Planner | transportnsw.info

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.

Event Shuttle Bus
If you do decide to drive to Kiama, park at Kiama Leisure Centre until full and catch the free shuttle bus operating back and forth for the event.

This parking lot will be managed by Jamberoo Rural Fire Service volunteers, who kindly request a $5 donation upon entry.

11.45am - First shuttle from Leisure Centre
8.15pm - Last shuttle from Leagues Club

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.

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.

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 animals needs to rest.

We’ll continue updating this section as more information is finalised closer to the event.