Sapphire Coast Winter Events 2024
winter events on the Sapphire Coast
Here’s a little secret for you. Winter on the Sapphire Coast isn’t that cold. The cool, crisp weather is perfect for coastal walks with coffee, cool camping trips and cosy meals with friends that celebrate our local produce. It’s also the time of year for getting out and about and enjoying film, music, art, sport and food at diverse events and festivals taking place along our coast.
Four winds: Winter IN THE WINDSONG, June - August
The cooler months are the ideal time to surround yourself with friends new and old, and immerse yourself in the rich tones of music inside Four Winds 'Windsong' Pavilion. From classical to rock, jazz to hip hop and choirs to film screenings the Winter program has it all! And, with new more accessible pricing, it's easier to visit more often! All performances are $45 General Admission, $35 Concession and 16&U's FREE.
Artists include:
Renowned pianist Stefan Cassomenos (June 2)
Follow the Rain Film Screening (June 29)
Progressive-rock legend David Bridie (Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake June 30)
Talented flautist Ana de la Vega performing alongside pianist Grace Kim (7 July)
Jazz-Fusion trio Koi Kingdom (21 July), The Offering a collaboration between hip-hop poet Omar Musa and cellist Mariel Roberts (Aug 4)
Award-winning Affinity Quartet performing Beethoven’s iconic Opus 18 (17 & 18 Aug)
The sensational Sharon and Slava Grigoryan (cello and guitar, Aug 23)
Find out more info and book tickets here
Merimbula Wintersun festival, 7-9 June
Merimbula’s WinterSun Festival invites you to celebrate Merimbula’s golden season over the June long weekend. Crisp days, golden skies, beautiful sunrises and sunsets all celebrate the beauty of winter in one of our favourite towns. Get together with friends and family over the 3 days and enjoy a fabulous lineup of outdoor events including competitive ocean swims in Merimbula Lake, a 27km Wharf to Wharf Walk challenge (walk and run categories available), Pups on SUPs at Merimbula Lake (woof woof!), Streetfest on Market (live music and local food) and more! With local flair, and flavour taking centre stage it’s an event not to be missed.
Merimbula Jazz Festival, 7-10 June
Merimbula’s annual seaside jazz festival has been bringing together jazz musicians from across Australia since 1981. With six venues within walking distance and 100 bands on offer, you can experience big band, swing, modern, funk, fusion, traditional and ragtime across four fabulous days.
Winter Race Day, 9 June
Located just 15 minutes from Merimbula , it is with good reason that the Sapphire Coast Turf Club is fast becoming one of the most popular tracks in regional New South Wales. Jazz Festival Winter Race Day is a 7 race TAB meet with free buses to and from the track with pickup locations in Eden, Pambula, Merimbula, Tura Beach, Tathra and Bega.
Fungi Feastival, 21 June - 21 July
Learn about the fascinating and unique world of fungi, mushrooms and truffles at this fungi-licious event! Taking place over four weeks, the festival features a range of pop-up fungi-themed events from Eden to Bermagui, and north to Batemans Bay. You can go on a truffle hunt, learn how to grow edible mushrooms at a fungi workshop, book a bespoke truffle and mushroom dinner experience, and heaps more.
FAR SOUTH FILM FESTIVAL, 17 August
Far South Film Festival shines a spotlight on all things moviemaking in and around our region. Featuring stories told by regional and remote filmmakers from all over Australia, the festival takes place in Merimbula.
Winter Produce MarketS - June, July, August
Refresh your winter spirit at our winter produce markets. Think wine, meat, olives and olive oil, freshly baked sour dough, fruit and vegetables, honey, herbs, jams and preserves, eggs and so much more. Our towns and villages are an eclectic mix and no matter which weekend you are stopping by, there will always be at least one market to visit.
Check out our upcoming markets here.
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