Folk by the Sea - Kiama | Illawarra Folk Club

ABOUT
FOLK by the Sea

The 12th festival will be held from 12 to 14 September 2025.

Artist applications closed 15 February 2025

2025 Artists announced. Click here to see details about them.

BUY
TICKETS

Tickets for 2025 Kiama's Folk by the Sea are on sale.

Book accommodation early as Kiama is a popular tourist town!

Please note: Sorry but no pets are allowed. Registered Assistance animals are allowed with proof of registration

FESTIVAL
MAP

View the 10 venues in and around the Kiama Showground.

ARTISTS

2025 Artists

Alex Randles (ACT), Ally Row (VIC), Balkan Boogie, Charles Maimarosia (VIC), Chloe and Jason Roweth, Darren Coggan, Fly Little Sparrow (QLD/NSW), Grace Barr, Graeme The Scotman McColgan, Hand Over Hammer (VIC), Good Tunes, Humbuckin' Pickups, Jessie Lloyds Sing on Country, Kane Calcite, Karen Law (QLD), Kiama Blowhole Buskers, Kiama Pipe Band, Kiama Sea Shanty, Louzco Fouzco, Marco and Rusty, Noel Gardner and Alex Bridge (QLD), Oceanique (VIC), Oliver Roweth, Robyn Sykes, Rhys Crimmin (VIC), Russell Hannah, Sam Fletcher Trio, Scupriri, Slippery John Sausage and his Bayou Boys, Southern Cross Band, Square Pegs, Stonybroke, The Butter Trackers, The Con Artists, The Lofty Mountain Band (SA), The Water Runners, The Weeping Willows (VIC), Whistle, Wood n' Hide

NEWS

MAJOR COUP :

Darren Coggan to appear in a blockbuster two-hour Saturday Show at Folk by the Sea. on September 12-14.

A multiple Golden Guitar winner, he has also famously toured performing songs from some of the late 20th Century's most popular singer- songwriters, including John Lennon & Paul McCartney, Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Glen Campbell and John Dever.

VOLUNTEER

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the volunteer form.

If you are interested in providing a billet, please complete the volunteer form and tick the box "Billet Provider"

PERFORM

2025 Festival Artist Expressions of Interest to Perform closed 15 February 2025.

Join the Illawarra Folk Club Email List to receive regular information.

Send an email to: info@illawarrafolkclub.org.au

ABOUT FOLK by the Sea

The 12th festival will be held from 12 to 14 September 2025.

If you are interested in volunteering please complete the volunteer form. Click here

Artist Expressions of Interest to Perform are open and will close 15 February 2025. Click here to apply

Volunteer applications are open. Click here

ABOUT THE Festival

Folk by the Sea is an intimate folk festival style event featuring the sounds of folk, world, roots, Celtic and bluegrass music in the picturesque seaside town of Kiama, famous for its blowhole.

The event will be with ticket only entry and will feature around 40 folk music artists from around Australia in 10 venues at the Kiama Showground Pavillion and surrounds.

Onsite camping is not available at the showground. There are a number of nearby caravan parks as well as other quality accommodation in and around Kiama. Click for more information on local locations.

The festival is presented by volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club Inc. who present regular folk music concerts in the Illawarra region and the world famous Illawarra Folk Festival.

Join the email list (on right) to receive regular information about Illawarra Folk Club concerts and the Illawarra Folk Festival.

Kiama is about a 2 hour drive from Sydney on the South Coast of New South Wales. Motel and hotel accommodation online enquiries to be directed through the Destination Kiama website or telephone them on 1300 654 262.

2024 VENUE MAP

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