There are 50 concerts over the 3 days of the festival. There are a number of special events throughout the festival. Here’s a taste of what's planned.

Welcome to Country & Official Opening

FRI 7pm Norfolk Room

Opening Bush Dance
Celebrate the opening night with a bush dance for all the family. Music will be provided by the Kiama Seaside Bush Orchestra and No Such Thing.

FRI 7:30pm Kiama Uniting Church

Morning and Arvo Poets

A chance to enjoy the Festival poets.

SATURDAY

Sessions on the Verandah
Enjoy the spontaneity of traditional music sessions. You’re welcome to join in with your acoustic instrument or simply listen.

SATURDAY

Morning and Afternoon Trad

Australia has a rich culture despite what the ‘cultural cringers’ will tell you. In these concerts exponents and presenters of that culture will be sharing their experiences in song and music.

SATURDAY

Live to the World VOX FM Concert
People from all around the world will be able to tune into FOLK by the SEA and listen to a selection of the artists from the festival. Courtesy of local Community Station VOX FM and modern technology, we will be streaming to our usual folk programme on 97.3 (2-4pm) and then it’s out and around the world on http://myradiostream.com/voxfm

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Purple People Polk Band Dance

Enjoy folk dances from all over the world with the purpley clad band. All dances will be called and walked through. Bring your purple theme clothes!

SAT 7:30pm Kiama Uniting Church

Folk at Little Blowhole
Enjoy breakfast with a one of the festival artists. Little Blowhole Cafe, 4 Tingara Cres. Kiama. FREE ENTRY
SUNDAY
Folk in the Park

A diverse range of local artists presenting their take on folk music.

SUN 9.30am-4.30pm Hindmarsh Park

Big Seaside Singalong

Your chance to singalong with Claire Roberts and the Seaside Folk Allstars with classic folksongs from the 60s and beyond.
SUNDAY Hindmarsh Park

Festival Finale Concert

Enjoy an action packed finale concert with 4 acts.

SUNDAY 5pm-9pm Kiama Leagues Club