Venues

St Mary's Church

St Mary's Church plays host to the festival's intimate and incredibly special headline concerts.

The church with its incredible acoustics and intimate setting provides an outstanding atmosphere. 

Concerts taking place at St Mary's Church include; Curtis Stigers, Stanley Jordan, Roachford, Mud Morganfield, Imelda May and Roberto Fonseca. 

Kino Rye

Kino Rye is the main venue for the festival's free outdoor performances; presenting local and regional talent throughout the weekend - the very best Jazz, Blues, Roots, Latin, Soul, Funk & Crossover genres.

Our vibrant free music programme takes place on a dedicated outdoor stage on outdoor terrace at the Kino Cinema. Three days of fabulous live music will take place from Saturday 27 to Monday 29 August. Announcements of the confirmed programme will be made over the coming weeks. 

The Butter Market

The Butter Market is the open area at the front of Rye Town Hall, not routinely open to the public, this unique outdoor location hosts many of our free festival performances.

Free live music performances will be taking place at The Butter Market during the festival from Saturday 27 to Monday 29 August. 

We are also presenting street music which creates a fun and vibrant atmosphere. 

The Brewery Yard Club

The Brewery Yard Club is Rye's best-kept secret! When they are not hosting amazing events or private functions, the clubs cosy bar is open to the public Thu-Sat, and is the perfect place in town to meet friends for cocktails and sharing platter. 

Superb intimate ticketed live music performances will be taking place at the club during the festival, and announcements will be made over the coming weeks. 

GRAPEVINE CHAMPAGNE & JAZZ BAR

The Grapevine Champagne & Jazz Bar is an intimate live music venue tucked under the bustling Rye High Street. 

This intimate and atmospheric venue will play host to a number of live music performances during the festival. Details of confirmed performances will be announced in the coming weeks. 

The Mermaid Inn

The Mermaid welcomes festival-goers, to enjoy the unique experience of staying in a 600 Year Old Inn, dining in a 2 AA Rosette Restaurant and relaxing in the Giants Fireplace Bar, The Tudor Bar, or spending time on the walled patio.

Music events will be taking place at the Mermaid Inn during the festival and will be announced soon. 

The Ship Inn

A quintessentially English country Inn bursting with character, providing  hearty breakfasts and splendid Sunday roasts to seafood platters and a wonderful selection of wines.

The Ship is an idyllic spot for a family lunch or a catch up with friends.

The Ship Inn will be hosting a number of superb free live music events during the festival and you can expect to hear cool Jazz and authentic Blues. 

The Kings Head Inn

The Tindall family, Steve, Lisa, James, Lucy offer you a warm and personal welcome. 

Open fireplaces, comfortable accommodation, and a very warm welcome. Dogs allowed in the Bar and Patio area.

Live music will be taking place at the Kings Head Inn during the festival and details will be announced in the coming weeks. 

De La Warr Pavilion

The spectacular modernist 1935 Grade 1 listed Pavilion sits just above the promenade on the seafront in Bexhill.

The Pavilion is free to enter, open every day and welcomes everyone. 

The festival have presented an array of wonderful concerts at this amazing venue and are presenting
Macy Gray on Friday 3 June.