Fantastic free music takes place at our dedicated outdoor music stage located at the Kino Cinema Terrace and at the Butter Market within the heart of Rye throughout the Bank holiday weekend. These events create a wonderful, vibrant and fun atmosphere complimenting the headline concerts at St Mary's Church perfectly. Expect the very best in Jazz, Blues, Swing, RnB, Soul, Funk, Folk, Roots, Latin and contemporary music and performances on the outdoor stage kicks off on Friday 24th August from 6.30pm with with foot stomping rhythms of New Orleans at our 2018 festival launch party 'Funky Friday'! Join us at the festival in Rye for four days of fabulous free music taking place within the heart of the town.

2018 festival takes place from Friday 24th to Monday 27th August encompassing the August bank holiday weekend in the beautiful and historic town of Rye, East Sussex. This year we are extending our music programme into early September as we present two highly acclaimed concert-hall artists at the iconic De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea on 7th & 8th September.