Nanaimo International Jazz Festival

Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Over 20 performances this September including 2 days of free concerts in Maffeo Sutton Park plus Festival headliners -- tickets on sale now!

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🥳 Ten years ago, the Nanaimo Jazz Festival was just getting started.Today, it's become one of Vancouver Island's favouri...
08/17/2026

🥳 Ten years ago, the Nanaimo Jazz Festival was just getting started.

Today, it's become one of Vancouver Island's favourite annual music celebrations, bringing together world-class artists, local talent, volunteers, businesses and thousands of music lovers.

Thank you to everyone who's been part of the journey.

Here's to the next ten years!

❤️ Share your favourite Jazz Fest memory below.

Photo Cred: HA Photography


Tourism Nanaimo

Love live music? Help keep it thriving in Nanaimo.When you become a member of the Nanaimo Jazz Festival, you're doing mo...
08/11/2026

Love live music? Help keep it thriving in Nanaimo.

When you become a member of the Nanaimo Jazz Festival, you're doing more than joining a community. You're helping bring world-class artists to our city, supporting emerging musicians, and creating opportunities for the next generation through music education.

As a member, you'll enjoy:
🎟️ $5 ticket discounts
🎉 Early access to news, events, and special offers
❤️ The opportunity to support live music in our community

Memberships start at just $10, with options for households, businesses, seniors, youth and students.

Sign up here: https://www.nanaimojazzfest.ca/membership

🎶 Meet our next headliner: Alex CubaKnown for blending Latin influences with soul, jazz, pop and heartfelt songwriting, ...
08/10/2026

🎶 Meet our next headliner: Alex Cuba

Known for blending Latin influences with soul, jazz, pop and heartfelt songwriting, Alex Cuba creates performances that are both intimate and unforgettable.

Whether you're already a fan or discovering his music for the first time, this is one performance you won't want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets available now. https://www.eventist.ca/nanaimoJazzFest/add-to-cart?listingId=per__t5Jq9C3eS_xRzWDH

When the Executive Director takes brand consistency very seriously. 🎨🎷Kim Smythe showed up dressed to match our new Nana...
08/09/2026

When the Executive Director takes brand consistency very seriously. 🎨🎷

Kim Smythe showed up dressed to match our new Nanaimo Jazz Festival poster, and honestly, the coordination is pretty spectacular.

We appreciate this level of commitment to the brand, Kim. 😂👏

Jazz Fest tickets are on sale now. See you soon!

🎶 Behind every musician is someone who believed in them.A teacher. A mentor. A parent. A volunteer. Someone who encourag...
08/05/2026

🎶 Behind every musician is someone who believed in them.

A teacher. A mentor. A parent. A volunteer. Someone who encouraged them to keep playing, keep practicing, and keep dreaming.

Salute to Music Education celebrates the people who make those moments possible. Join us as we honour outstanding music educators, recognize community champions, celebrate student achievement, and showcase the incredible talent of the next generation of musicians.

Learn more about Salute through our website:
https://www.nanaimojazzfest.ca/salute

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Photo Cred: Matt Carter

Love live music? Here's the best deal of the festival.🎟️ https://www.eventist.ca/nanaimoJazzFestBuy tickets to any three...
07/30/2026

Love live music? Here's the best deal of the festival.
🎟️ https://www.eventist.ca/nanaimoJazzFest

Buy tickets to any three headliner performances and receive your fourth headliner show FREE!

It's the perfect way to experience everything our 10th Anniversary Festival has to offer while saving a little money.

Which show are you most excited to see?

🎉 It's here! Tickets for the 10th Anniversary Nanaimo Jazz Festival are officially on sale.This September we're bringing...
07/28/2026

🎉 It's here! Tickets for the 10th Anniversary Nanaimo Jazz Festival are officially on sale.

This September we're bringing incredible live music to downtown Nanaimo with four unforgettable headliners:
🎸 Alex Cuba
🎷 Zappostrophe'
🎵 Jocelyn Gould
🎤 Dee Daniels

Plus dozens of performances, free music and community events. Join us as we celebrate ten incredible years of jazz on Vancouver Island.

🎟️ Get your tickets today and help us make this our biggest festival yet! https://www.eventist.ca/nanaimoJazzFest

Happy Flashback Friday! The Mardi Gras style Second Line parade is always a festival highlight, we can't wait to see eve...
10/31/2025

Happy Flashback Friday!

The Mardi Gras style Second Line parade is always a festival highlight, we can't wait to see everyone's costumes today (Happy Halloween!) and at the parade every year.

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