Crowd in Dunningham Park for the 2025 Cronulla Jazz and Blues Festival. Picture by Murray Trembath

The performance schedule has been released for the Cronulla Jazz and Blues Festival, which will be held from Wednesday May 27 until Sunday May 31.

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More than 200 artists will perform on 20 plus stages across the five days.

The lineup includes: Ray Beadle, The Audreys, Vince Jones, Rogue Traders, Steve Balbi, Mal Eastick, Nathan Cavaleri, Roshani, Chase The Sun and Foreday Riders.

Most performances are free entry, others are ticketed events.

The music includes a broad range of genres with jazz and blues at its core.

The festival also features food and retail stalls, family-friendly programming, a Film Festival, Record Fair and the Blues Awards Night.

Cronulla Jazz & Blues Festival is run by local company Shire Event Live.

Bike to Beach finishes at Don Lucas Reserve. Picture supplied

BIKE TO BEACH RIDE

The annual Bike to the Beach community event will be held on Sunday May 17.

Riders of all ages come together for the Sutherland Shire Council organised, 7km ride from Shorebird Reserve at Taren Point to Don Lucas Reserve in Cronulla.

Designed for riders of all skill levels, the supervised course includes clearly marked routes and volunteers stationed at key crossing points to ensure a safe and smooth experience for all participants.

Don Lucas Reserve will have family-friendly activities, entertainment, food and refreshments.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own roadworthy bikes and helmets, with safety checks available on the day.

Mayor Jack Boyd said Bike to the Beach "continues to grow as a standout event on the local calendar, offering a safe and inclusive way for residents to stay active and enjoy the outdoors"

Gymea Lily Festival, which is organised by Cambridge Markets. Picture supplied

ENGADINE AUTUMN FESTIVAL

A new two-day community festival will be held in Sutherland Shire.

The Engadine Autumn Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday May 23 -24 from 9am until 3pm in Cooper Street Reserve.

Cambridge Markets, which organises the Gymea Lily Festival and Cronulla Markets, will run the event, which will feature live music, local dance groups and bands, rides and other children's activities, along with stalls.

"With open green space and a central location, the event offers a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere designed to bring the community together and keep visitors enjoying the festival all weekend long," a statement said.