Nubiyan Twist
22 Aug 2025 19:00 - 22:00
Cutting Edge Jazz, Hip-Hop, Afrobeat, Latin, Soul & Reggae At St Mary's Church
Toby Lee
23 Aug 2025 14:00 - 17:00
Award - Winning British Blues Guitarist & Singer At St Mary's Church
IAN SHAW, POLLY GIBBONS & JAMES PEARSON
24 Aug 2025 14:00 - 17:00
Powerhouse Trio Of Contemporary British Jazz At St Mary's Church
Davina & The Vagabonds
25 Aug 2025 15:00 - 17:00
Electrifying American Jazz & Blues At St Mary's Church
James Taylor Quartet (JTQ)
25 Aug 2025 19:00 - 22:00
Funky Acid Jazz At St Mary's Church With Full Band & Yvonne Yanney
Free Vibrant Street Music
23 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025 13:00 - 19:00
Vibrant Free Street Music At The Butter Market
Tunde Baiyewu - Voice of Lighthouse Family
22 Nov 2025 20:00 - 22:30
Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall Theatre - 30 Years Of Ocean Drive, Postcards From Heaven & More
The Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival brings music, energy, and community to our historic town every summer
and we believe live music should be free for all.
THERE WILL BE NO KINO STAGE THIS YEAR HOWEVER WE STILL PLAN TO BRING THE STREETS ALIVE WITH FREE MUSIC
From spontaneous street performances to bands at the Buttermarket, these moments rely on extra funding, which every year is more challenging to secure.
Support our crowdfunder to help us:
Keep music alive in the streets of Rye
Support emerging and local talent
Create an inclusive, welcoming festival for all
Every donation helps — whether it’s £5 or £500. The more we raise, the more music we can bring to life.
