FAQs
General Enquiries
When is the Melbourne International Jazz Festival?
The 2025 Melbourne International Jazz Festival will take place from 17—26 October 2025.
Are there any free events?
Yes. Approximately 35% of our annual program is free to attend—just turn up and enjoy.
Feedback and Complaints Handling
For any feedback, questions or complaints, please contact the Melbourne International Jazz Festival on (03) 9001 1388 or by emailing info@melbournejazz.com
Our full complaints handling policy can be found here.
Ticketing
Can I purchase a Gift Voucher?
Yes, gift vouchers are available through our website here.
Gift vouchers can be used for tickets to events sold through the Melbourne International Jazz Festival and can only be used for purchases through the MIJF website or over the phone by calling (03) 9001 1388. Vouchers are not valid for purchases directly through venues.
Vouchers are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase.
I’m having trouble logging into my account
If you purchased with us, or have made a donation since 2019, you will already have a MIJF account on our website and ticketing system. Just enter your email at the checkout and click the ‘forgot password’ link to reset your password and access your account.
If you’re still having issues accessing your account please give us a call on (03) 9001 1388 or email info@melbournejazz.com
I can’t find my ticket
For tickets purchased through the Melbourne International Jazz Festival website you can re-send your confirmation email containing your tickets by logging into your account on the website, clicking on your name in the top right hand corner of the screen and selecting the order. Or feel free to give us a call on (03) 9001 1388.
For tickets purchased through individual venues, please contact the place of purchase.
What happens if I’m running late?
The Festival and Venues reserve the right to exclude late-comers or admit them only if there is a suitable moment in the performance.
Make sure you check the time and venue on your ticket carefully.
We regret that we are unable to provide refunds if you miss the event.
Covid-19
What happens if an event is cancelled due to COVID impacts?
In the event that COVID-related impacts require us to cancel, reschedule or restrict capacities at one or more shows, ticketholders will be contacted directly with instructions and options for their purchase.
What happens if I can’t make it to a show due to COVID-19?
We continue to offer some added flexibility within our ticketing policy so that you can book with confidence.
Please contact us via email on ticketing@melbournejazz.com or call (03) 9001 1388 prior to 10am on the day of your performance. We are unable to guarantee a refund or exchange after the event.
Click here to read our full ticketing and refunds policy.
If you purchased your ticket through the venue or an authorised seller, you’ll need to contact them directly.
COVID Safety
The safety of our artists, audiences and staff continues to be our number one priority. We follow Victorian Government health guidelines and work closely with our venues to make sure that all events planned as part of the 2024 Festival are COVID-Safe.
Getting Involved
There are lots of ways to get involved in the Melbourne International Jazz Festival:
Volunteering
Our festival would not be possible without the dedicated group of volunteers who give their time and skills during and in the lead up to the festival. More information about the MIJF volunteer program can be found here.
Employment
MIJF has a small year-round team. Each year we have a limited number of contract positions that are advertised in the lead up to the festival. Opportunities are advertised on the Employment section of our website here and also through our e-news and social media.
Performing
MIJF is a fully curated event, as such invitations to perform are extended by the Festival’s Artistic Director and there is no open registration process. If you are interested in participating as a performer we do take expressions of interest for specific projects.