Get ready, Nanaimo! The 2024 Nanaimo International Jazz Festival is back, and it’s bigger, bolder, and jazzier than ever! From September 12th to 15th, downtown Nanaimo transforms into a jazz lover’s paradise!

Kick off the festival with our special event, “Jazz Me a Note,” on Friday, September 6th at the Vancouver Island Sculpting Studio. It’s a night of art, live jazz, and crazy creations!

Then, join us on the Wesley Street Stage in the historic Old City Quarter for FREE performances that’ll have your toes tapping and spirits soaring!

And don’t miss the Headliner Concert on September 14th at The Port Theatre, featuring The Canadian All Stars Sextet! With award-winning talents like Phil Dwyer and Christine Jensen, this is a show you won’t want to miss!

Plus, enjoy free and ticketed events of live jazz at local bars and restaurants, and join our New Orleans-style parade at Maffeo-Sutton Park on September 14th!

Visit nanaimojazzfest.ca for all the details. The 8th annual Nanaimo International Jazz Festival—where the soul of jazz comes alive!