bringing the 'sound and spirit' to the capital's streets

Take a look at the latest festival run down by Stuff and get ready to feast on the syncopated beats and boisterous brass as we kick off this Wednesday.

PLAY SERIOUS

Featuring almost 550 of the finest musicians from across New Zealand and around the globe, download the #WellJazzFest programme and discover the Serious Players taking over the capital this week.

Jazz Awards

Best Jazz Artist and Composition celebrated at Wellington Jazz Festival

2020 WELLINGTON JAZZ FESTIVAL POSTPONED

It is with great sadness that we today confirm that we are postponing the 2020 Wellington Jazz Festival until towards the end of the year. Read more here.

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BOULCOTT SUITES

Our headline partner Boulcott Suites are back with more suites, and more suite music this year for #WellJazzFest
Book your space to shine and join us for some serious play from 5 - 9 June.

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