Free Vibrant Street Music

Bringing Free Live Music To The Heart Of Rye 

As always, the Rye Jazz & Blues Festival remains committed to delivering as much free live music as possible.

We’re thrilled to confirm that vibrant, high-quality live performances will take place outside the Butter Market, beneath the Rye Town Hall , across the August Bank Holiday weekend between Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th August .

Expect the coolest jazz, blues, and roots music filling the streets of Rye with rhythm, colour, and soul.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, a road closure will be in effect each day during performances. This creates a welcoming, traffic-free space where you can relax, connect with others, and soak in the atmosphere. Fold-up chairs will be available, along with plenty of standing room .

We kindly ask all attendees to be considerate of local businesses by not blocking shop entrances or doorways during performances.

A full schedule of artists and timings will be announced soon - stay tuned!

Free Live Music Timings:

Saturday 23 August :2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 24 August :12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Monday 25 August :12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Please note: Performance times are subject to change based on the final schedule.

Thank You for Supporting Free Music

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to our crowdfunder , helping make these performances possible. Special thanks go to our generous private patrons: Terry Weston, Charlie Parsons, Barry Nealon, Bruce Hayter, Roger Sexton , and others who wish to remain anonymous.

We also extend sincere thanks to our festival business partners for their invaluable support: Bramley & Teal Holiday Cottages , Phillips & Stubbs Estate Agents , Heringtons Solicitors , Sheppex Asset Finance , Rother District Council , Martello Developments , Wilson, Wilson & Hancock , Jempson’s Supermarkets , Layfields , The Mermaid Inn , On Stage ,and others.

Why Your Support Matters

Putting on free music events is more challenging than ever. Not only must we fairly compensate musicians — whose craft and talent are their livelihood — but we also cover a range of additional costs: venue hire from Rye Town Council, road closure licenses, insurance, fencing, signage, medical cover , and more.

If you have not yet donated, it is not too late! Every contribution makes a real difference.

Click On This Link To Donate 

Help Keep Live Music Free In The Heart Of Rye! 

Let us keep the spirit of live music thriving in Rye. See you at the Butter Market!