This May, the Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival returns to transform Sydney’s coastline into a vibrant, free celebration of live music, community and culture.
Running from 27–31 May 2026, the five-day festival will bring together over 200 performances across 20+ stages, turning Cronulla into a dynamic, walkable live music precinct—where beachside energy meets a curated program of jazz, blues and beyond.
Set against the backdrop of ocean views, the festival offers more than just performances—it’s a full cultural experience. Move between outdoor stages, local venues, food spots and pop-up moments, building your own perfect festival day as you go.
Featuring over 200 performances across 20+ stages, the lineup includes: Ray Beadle, The Audrey’s, Vince Jones, Rogue Traders, Steve Balbi, mal Eastick, Nathan Cavaleri, Roshani, Chase The Sun, Foreday Riders and many more.
A Festival You Can Just Turn Up To
No tickets. No planning stress. Just show up and dive in.
The Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival is designed for ease, spontaneity and discovery—whether it’s a laid-back afternoon by the beach, a family day out, or an evening of live music, food and drinks with friends.
Discover Your New Favourite Artist
This is where discovery happens.
The program is packed with high-quality, carefully curated acts—but the magic is in finding something (or someone) unexpected. Wander into a set, stay a little longer than planned, and leave with a new favourite artist.
By creating paid performance opportunities and connecting artists with new audiences, the festival plays an active role in supporting Australia’s live music ecosystem and nurturing emerging talent.
Powered by Community
Delivered through a collaborative, community-driven model, the festival brings together local businesses, venues and partners to create something bigger than a typical event.
That means a more authentic, local experience for audiences—and real impact for the precinct, with increased visitation and flow-on benefits to hospitality, retail and tourism.
Major sponsors Century Freight and StageKings provide vital support to the festival’s delivery, helping sustain a model that keeps the event free, accessible and artist-focused.
Make a Day (or Weekend) of It
Swap your usual plans for something better.
Think: beach walks, long lunches, sunset sets and live music drifting through the streets.
Whether you’re coming for a few hours or the whole weekend, the Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival is one of Sydney’s easiest—and most rewarding—ways to experience live music right now.
Event Details
Cronulla, Sydney
27–31 May 2026
Free entry (majority of program)
Schedule now live: https://www.cronullajazzandbluesfestival.com/playing-times
