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The Teskey Brothers headline an incredible day of soul, funk, jazz and blues to kick off the 2026 Melbourne International Jazz Festival, joined on the line-up by towering architect of funk, Fred Wesley & the New JBs, and ARIA-winning vocalist Emily Wurramara.

One man, one piano, one voice: an artist of rare intensity in his purest and most powerful form.

“One of American jazz’s foremost voices… a career that spans four decades and has never stopped evolving.” — The Guardian

Four titans of modern jazz (Holland/Potter/Loueke/Harland) reunite for a 10th anniversary celebration of their tour de force eponymous release.

A celebration of jazz tradition, innovation and the artists shaping its future.

“Original and provocative, feels like the sense of discovery” – Brian Eno

Our Second Line parade returns, bringing the jubilant energy of the quintessential New Orleans art form to Melbourne’s inner-city.

The label at the forefront of the UK’s jazz scene, Jazz re:freshed, brings you another epic double bill featuring Theon Cross and Summer Pearl, alongside a line-up of their best DJs.

Rally your favourite people for a huge night at Jazz Fest’s Haus Party — where jazz, groove, hip-hop and electronic music collide.