Venues 2025

Kiama's newest funky wine bar, dine and music destination by the sea. Just up the road from the "less is more" little blowhole!

FESTIVAL HUB - WRISTBAND VENUE
Fillmores is Kiama's cultural hub & unofficial clubhouse for the Kiama Jazz & Blues. Relaxed industrial underground vibe, it is the birthplace of cool for this seaside village. Finding Fillmores is half the fun, once you know where it is you will be back, with friends.

JJ's is a Kiama favourite with authentic Indian food, fantastic staff and a super mural. Tucked away from the main street JJ's boasts a great range of tasty vegan & vegetarian delights as well as something for everyone. JJ's is a Festival favourite and you will not be disappointed.

Located on the banks of the Minnamurra River, Kiama Golf Club is an Illawarra landmark and no trip to the area is complete without a visit to the clubhouse.
Great outlook, good food & a great relaxed atmosphere to kick back and enjoy some soul lifting tunes.

FESTIVAL HUB - WRISTBAND VENUE
The official KJBF Blues hub, the iconic Kiama Surf Club.

The amazing Kiama Surf Club right located right on Surf Beach is the place to be.
Don't miss Frank Sultana presents Blues with a View plus much more.
Full bar run by the incredible surf club volunteers and every single drink helps the club!

Kiama’s favourite little cafe, right up the road from the little blowhole. Made by locals and for the locals, supplying high quality goodies from local producers. We run a small, ever-changing all-day menu with a few popular breakfast items. Brilliant way to begin your day with sweet tunes - a festival hero.

Located in beautiful Gerringong, Natural Necessity has been family owned and run for over 40 years, with the mission of being Australia’s Ultimate Surf Shop.
Mix in some coffee and Jazz & Blues tunes and this is indeed Australia’s Ultimate Surf Shop!

Parfait Patisserie offers a wide range of french inspired pastries, petite guateux, cakes and breads. Everything is handcrafted from scratch on site by our talented pastry chefs and bakers. We make everything fresh daily, to ensure the highest of quality and consistency knowing that you will get an amazing taste and look every time you visit.

Saltwater specialises in rockin fish and chips, gourmet burgers, schnitzels, salads, breakfast and great coffee!

And awesome music :)

Set on Kiama's Surf Beach with beautiful views of the ocean and coastline. The menu is based around locally sourced and home-grown ingredients, showcasing the very best of the South Coast's produce. We also offer 'Silica to go', our take-away kiosk, featuring fresh, sustainability caught fish. Silica restaurant is fully licenced. Silica is the business! Conscious, creative, and without a doubt, a Festival highlight every year.

FESTIVAL HUB
Bandstand, Rotunda or Gazebo? Hard to say but anyways plenty of music for your listening pleasure will be blasting from this purpose designed domed topped structure located in Coronation Park, Surf Beach.

The HM has proven that the secret to a good burger is more of an art form than anything else. They are dedicated to creating food that makes a statement & has customer satisfaction and a wholesome dining experience a core focus. The KJBF are super happy to have the Hungry Monkey be a stage for an afternoon chill.

FESTIVAL HUB - WRISTBAND VENUE
The official KJBF Jazz hub, the Uniting Chruch Kiama.

What better place to hear some top notch jazz than Kiama's oldest operation building. Located smack bang in the middle of Kiama's creative spaces, the acoustically perfect Kiama Uniting Church is not only the KJBF jazz hub, but also the place to pick up merch and passes.

Coastal views and a sea breeze mix with fresh food and epic cocktails - this festival location is sublime. Beach culture is brought to life via a seasonal menu sourced from high quality, local ingredients. We keep it simple, fresh and groovy.

The Orry Kelly stage has been rebuilt, and we’re christening it with a blast of live & local music. 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!

Sunday 11am - 2pm

Always up for a good time. The beer is cold, the company is hot. This old school Bowlo mixes vintage with modern in its decor & its patronage. A fine supporter of music, the bowlo is gold. Not quite Petersham but we are working on it. Get ready for a good time.

A special joint Friends of Kiama Library and Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival event - a talk with Jeff Apter, an acclaimed music writer and former staffer at Rolling Stone Australia.
His latest biography, Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly (Nov 2024), delves into the life of the legendary guitarist, singer, and songwriter who penned “Blue Suede Shoes” and influenced icons like the Beatles.
Sat 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Kiama's freshest neighbourhood drinking den serving speciality cocktails, craft beer, banger wines, fresh local produce, and lots of live music.

Spoil yourself and take a break. Choose from a delicious range of freshly prepared meals and treats available to eat in or take away. Whether it be house-made cakes, scones or triple chocolate brownies, we have something the whole family will enjoy. Send the kids for a swim while you soak up the music.

Get your digging hands ready
The OFS transforms into a festival favourite - Vintage & Vinyl & all things groovy.
Stop in, grab that record you have been searching for.

Immerse yourself in gospel song at a special Sunday morning service.
Gospel Service Sunday 12:00pm - 1:15pm

Scoops & Native Cafe join forces for a full flavoured jazz and blues vibe. Something for everyone. Icecream, sorbet, gelato, coffee, juices, smoothies, brekkie, lunch, and lots of other nourishing delights.

Welcome to Kiama's freshly baked Slow Dough bakery smack bang on the corner of Bong Bong and Manning.
Slow Dough was conceived with the philosophy of slowing down and bringing people together around good, wholesome food... and music!!!!

Located smack bang in Kiama's entertainment precent, The Grand Hotel offers food & accommodation with old school hospitality.

The new G is up for some fun & is a friend of the Festival.

FESTIVAL HUB
The top shops have formed their own groove! Catch a gig out the back of the top shops on Manning St for some cool jazz and blues.

Brooding Italian Cafe
https://thebroodingitalian.com.au/

Manning Street Cellars
http://www.manningstreetcellars.com.au/

Jemfish Takeaway
https://www.facebook.com/JemfishTakeawayKiama/

Top Shops Grocery
https://mgskiama.business.site/

Yves is a bar and bistro with chic decor and stunning views over Kiama Harbour and the Pacific Ocean delivering a modern coastal atmosphere.

The bistro draws inspiration from our seaside location and mouth-watering local produce. The a la carte menu provides dishes that will inspire and delight as well as catering to a more casual dining experience offering playful coastal classics and a tasty snack menu.