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

CALLING COMPOSERS

The Festival opens submissions for FOUR Kiwi composers to create new music to be premiered at the Festival at a series of live gigs. Read More...

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BOULCOTT SUITES

Book your space to shine and join us for some serious play, 18 – 22 November.

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