Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Get into the coastal groove with jazz and blues across Vancouver's Lower Mainland and North Shore


Festival Dates: -
Location: Vancouver

The city of Vancouver will be grooving and bopping with the sound of jazz when one of the world's most critically acclaimed jazz festival arrives. In four different venues, dozens of performers will light up Vancouver stages during this 10-day music festival.

Celebrating 40 years in 2026!

Festival lineup

Artists for 2026 include:

  • Tomoki Sanders Quartet
  • Isaiah Collier
  • Cory Weeds Little Big Band
  • Kevon Harrold
  • Voodoo: the music of D'Angelo
Ava Mendoza
Photo: Coastal Jazz
Ava Mendoza performs at a Coastal Jazz event.

For the full schedule of performances, visit the official website.

Tickets

Buying advanced tickets for each show will save you some money as well as guarantee you see the show you want.

Tickets can be purchased online or at various locations in Vancouver.

Visit the festival's ticket page for details.

More Information

This festival is made possible by the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, a charitable arts organization. It is B.C.'s largest music provider and has produced several other festivals such as the Winterruption Festival on Granville Island. 

Get involved and become a part of this great organization. Become a supporter through donations, find a career or internship, become a Club Series partner or join the community fair or become a vendor.

The Victoria International Jazz Festival starts on the same day as Vancouver's Jazz Festival for those who are going to be on the island during the event. Check out the Festival Page to find out more.

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