What's On in Jervis Bay: Events, Festivals, Markets & More

Apolline neo-trad band appearing at the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival this weekend. Photo Suzanne Phoenix

Folk, Funk and Foam: Upgrade Your Weekend in Jervis Bay

FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER: Your Jervis Bay weekend guide is here! The calendar has landed on the perfect intersection of high culture, foot-stomping rhythm, and community spirit. It's time to cash in your precious leisure hours for maximum fun, from the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival and Oktoberfest to the Berry Art Show and all the best markets and Sunday sessions around the Shoalhaven.

Aerial view of Huskisson from Currambene Creek. Adobe Stock

Discover the Unexpected in Jervis Bay This Week

FRIDAY 10 OCTOBER: Find out what's on, from free workshops and community markets to live music, art exhibitions, and a special fundraiser for a great cause. Plan your perfect spring weekend with our insider's guide. Get the inside scoop first, every Friday lunchtime right to your in-box by signing up to our newsletter!

Twilight Markets at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum.

Jervis Bay’s Spring Calendar is Bursting with Fun

FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER: Discover a packed calendar of events in Jervis Bay this Long Weekend, from local markets and open artist studios to live music, art workshops, and family-friendly activities. There's something for everyone to enjoy in the Jervis Bay region this October school holidays.

James Dicker on the Jervis Bay Arts Trail showing visitors around his studio in Tomerong. Photo Tania Genoves.

Jervis Bay Unleashed: Your Guide to a Weekend of Art, Music & Coastal Adventures

FRIDAY 26 SEPTEMBER: Jervis Bay is buzzing with activity this weekend and beyond. From the vibrant Jervis Bay Arts Trail and “Sculptures, Sips & Sounds” event to live music at local breweries and an oyster tour, there's a jam-packed calendar of events to ignite your senses.

Sound waves on the South Coast - music is everywhere from blues and jazz to country, folk, pop and classical.

Sound Waves on the South Coast: Music is Everywhere this Weekend

FRIDAY 19 SEPTEMBER: The waves are mostly of the musical kind along the South Coast right now, with everything from indie pop, funk, soul, blues, jazz, country, karaoke, classical ensembles, youth orchestras and even a traditional Irish session open to all players. So get ready to tune up or tune in. Plus art, dining and local business networking events on the calendar.

Husky Pictures is showing the Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival this Saturday.

Spice Up Your Time Off: What’s On in Jervis Bay This September

FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER: The leisure calendar is filling up in Jervis Bay. This Saturday it’s a toss-up between the second annual First Nations Film Festival and Comedy Night at the Brewery – plus load up your diary with fresh art, local markets, live music, native plant experiences and community events.

See the short film, "A Presence", a poetic short film by young people in the Shoalhaven, at Jervis Bay Maritime Museum.

Young Filmmakers on Storytelling, Film Festivals and the Importance of Art

Ahead of this weekend’s second annual Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival, we spoke to two young filmmakers and emerging leaders of the South Coast, from arts company Beyond Empathy, about what they are working on now and what they are looking forward to at the festival.

Meet the Makers festival opens this Saturday night at Cupitt's Estate in Ulladulla.

How Will You Spend Your Leisure Time This Week?

FRIDAY 5 SEPTEMBER: We’ve got great ideas for your leisure time from community events, markets, art workshops and shows, film festivals and more in our seaside villages of Jervis Bay and around the South Coast.

Be Blown Away in Jervis Bay

FRIDAY 29 AUGUST: The August winds have whipped the Bay & Basin after weeks of rain, and while the washing dries quickly, it’s no fun walking the dogs on the beach. Here’s a few different ideas for your leisure time this weekend, including film festivals, art shows, live music and some things to plan ahead.

Huskisson Artisans Markets on this Sunday. Photo: Tania Genoves

Yes You Can Enjoy a Wet Weekend in Jervis Bay

FRIDAY 22 AUGUST: Don't despair, we have rounded up some entertainment for you this weekend as the weather continues to cause havoc. Plus a list of ideas for you to plan ahead.