Venues
St Mary's Church
St Mary's Church plays host to the festival's intimate and incredibly special headline concerts. The church has the most wonderful acoustics and is a unique setting which provides a truly exceptional atmosphere and an unforgettable experience. Concerts taking place at St Mary's Church include Laura Mvula, Ruby Turner, Mike Farris, Mario Biondi, Joe Stilgoe and The Brand New Heaves.
Church Square
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7HF
Rye Community Centre
The festival in partnership with the Brewery Yard Club present three intimate evening music events at the Rye Community Centre during the festival. There will be a fully licensed bar and these performances are being presented in an intimate cabaret seated format with staging and lighting. Please click on the links below to purchase tickets and for more information. Friday 25 August - Will Colliers 'Chet Baker Project
Outdoor Stage Kino Rye
Gates open each day from 11.00am with performances from 12.00pm to 9.30pm on Saturday 26, Sunday 27 and Monday 28 August. A fully licensed bar and food is available at the outdoor stage venue and please note that no alcohol or food will be permitted to be taken in the site with the exception of water. As a non-for-profit organisation the festival will be asking those that attend our free music events to kindly make a minimum donation of £5.00 to the festival which assists in the considerable costs in providing the wonderful free music to all. Thank you for your support and cooperation. You can expect to experience the very best in local and regional music talent performing Jazz, Blues, Roots, Funk, Latin and much more.
THE LOOKOUT RYE
The Lookout is a small independent restaurant with rooms, located in the heart of medieval Rye just beyond the town’s ‘Landgate’. Join us at the Lookout on Sunday 27 August from 5.00pm and soak up the relaxed atmosphere of cool afternoon jazz guitar on our terrace as part of the Rye Jazz Festival.
GRAPEVINE CHAMPAGNE & JAZZ BAR
The Grapevine Champagne & Jazz Bar is an intimate live music venue tucked under the bustling Rye High Street. Why not get a group of friends together or treat someone special to a wonderful evening out during the festival. We welcome you to join us to enjoy the many superb free live music performances at the bar from Thursday 24 to Monday 28 August.
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 during the jazz festival. The Ship Inn is proudly hosting superb free live Jazz and Blues performances from Thursday 24 to Monday 28 August.
The Old Bell
Come and soak up the atmosphere and charm, relaxing on the sun terrace where you can watch the world go by. The Old Bell offers a warm welcome to locals and visitors alike. A family-friendly pub serving freshly home-made food daily, as well as a selection of quality wines, premium gins, world beers and cask ales. Join us on Thursday 24 August at The Old Bell, Rye as we proudly present blues guitarist and singer Martin McNeill on our outdoor terrace from 5.00pm.
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William The Conqueror
Famed as the scene of the Norman invasion, Rye Harbour is a pretty, historic spot on the East Sussex coast - and when you’re in town, the William the Conqueror is the perfect place to set up camp. Recently refurbished, it’s a smart, friendly, traditional pub, boasting real ales, hearty pub food and a warm welcome for all. Join us on Sunday 27 August from 1.00pm with Jeff "The Horse" Horsey one man 'Blues Band'.
The Buttermarket
The Buttermarket 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 outside the Buttermarket during the festival are subject to confirmation of additional funding!
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 has presented many outstanding concerts at this amazing venue and most recently presented
Macy Gray in concert on Friday 3 June 2022.
Bexhill On Sea
East Sussex
TN40 1DP
BALFOUR WINERY
Balfour Winery is one of England’s leading wine producers, pioneers for both English traditional method sparkling wines. You can visit the winery all year round and enjoy the winery tours, wine tastings, Charcuterie and cheese platters, and attend many of the fabulous events that are hosted at the winery. The Winery is delighted to present two of the most respected and internationally acclaimed jazz singers Ian Shaw and Claire Martin for an intimate and truly special evening of world class jazz at the winery on Saturday 9 September. To Book Tickets Directly With Balfour Winery Please Click On The Following Link Here