Hear from pioneering jazz harpist, Brandee Younger in this free artist talk. More Info Artist Talks - Free Brandee Younger – Artist Talk USA Thu 24 Oct, 3:00pm PBS 106.7FM Studios More Info
Wax Music Lounge hosts live jazz explorations in the CBD’s hottest music basement. More Info Free Circadian Rhythms Australia Mon 21 Oct, 8:00pm Wax Music Lounge More Info
Starting the 2024 festival with a bang, join us for a jam-packed lineup of international legends, local heroes and iconic films over three days of free festival fare at Fed Square. Friday night begins with a Smoking Ceremony to officially launch the 2024 festival, followed by Afro-Cuban powerhouse, La Influencia performing new material from their upcoming album, […] More Info Family - Free Free Jazz at Fed Square Australia Fri 18 Oct, 5:30pm - Sun 20 Oct, 2:00pm Free Jazz at Fed Square More Info
For one huge day of free music, MIJF returns to Spotswood hotspot Grazeland. Enjoy a vibrant mix of local jazz, soul, funk and swing as you explore the West’s much-loved playground for foodies. A unique outdoor dining experience sure to tantalise your senses, Grazeland features the best of Melbourne’s food scene, with over 50 food […] More Info Family - Free Grazeland Takeover Australia Sat 26 Oct, 1:00pm Grazeland More Info
Syncopate your imagination with some jazzy play! More Info Family - Free Inside Out: Jump, Jive, Jazz Australia Thu 24 Oct, 10:30am - Sun 27 Oct, 10:30am ArtPlay More Info
“Gorgeous. Probably the best feature-length jazz concert movie ever made” – Chicago Reader More Info Free - Jazz on Film Jazz on a Summer’s Day USA Sun 20 Oct, 3:00pm Free Jazz at Fed Square More Info
A local bar hop with a difference. More Info Free Jazz Westside: Footscray Sunday Sessions Australia Sun 27 Oct, 2:00pm Various Footscray Venues More Info
Louis Armstrong’s last great performance recorded live at the BBC in 1968. More Info Free - Jazz on Film Louis in London Sun 20 Oct, 2:00pm Free Jazz at Fed Square More Info
Celebrate the ever-evolving spirit of jazz with a series of free lunchtime performances from Melbourne’s best up-and-coming artists. More Info Free Lunchtime Jazz at St James Australia Tue 22 Oct, 12:00pm - Thu 24 Oct, 12:00pm St James More Info
One night, nine venues. Melbourne’s favourite CBD venues and bars swing open their doors for a wild night of free music, all within crawling distance. More Info Free Night Crawl Australia Thu 24 Oct, 6:00pm Various CBD Venues More Info
Now.Here.This. stands as an unparalleled, improvised experience that cultivates musical hits weekly, while showcasing world-class talent in the heart of Naarm. More Info Free - Jam Sessions Now.Here.This. Australia Tue 22 Oct, 9:00pm The Toff in Town More Info
Sold Out Hear from multi award-winning UK tenor saxophonist Nubya Garcia in an enlightening, free artist talk. More Info Artist Talks - Free Nubya Garcia – Artist Talk UK Tue 22 Oct, 6:00pm PBS 106.7FM Studios More Info
The Australian Jazz Museum opens its doors to the public on Saturday 26th October—featuring live bands and behind the scenes museum tours. More Info Free Open Day at the Australian Jazz Museum Australia Sat 26 Oct, 11:00am Australian Jazz Museum More Info
Experience the vibrant spirit of the New Orleans streets as MIJF’s Second Line parade returns to kick off the 2024 festival. More Info Free - Special Events Second Line Street Party USA Sat 19 Oct, 1:00pm Red Stair Amphitheatre (Southbank) More Info
“It’s a music documentary like no other, because while it’s a joyful, cataclysmic, and soulfully seductive concert movie, what it’s really about is a key turning point in Black life in America.” – Variety More Info Free - Jazz on Film Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) USA Sun 20 Oct, 4:30pm Free Jazz at Fed Square More Info