Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2026

Australia

Festival in Australia

Oct 16, 2026 • Oct 25, 2026

About this festival

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is an annual ten-day event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, showcasing a diverse range of local and international jazz artists across numerous venues. The festival features over 130 performances, including commissioned new works and world premieres, with a commitment to offering free or low-cost programming to ensure accessibility.

What this festival offers

R&B
Funk
Jazz
Soul
Blues
Hip Hop
Afrobeat
Deep House
Drum & Bass
No camping

For fans

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Where you'll be

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, VIC

Local Currency: AUD

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Sarah Pagel

Sarah Pagel

An independent electronic music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.

Last verified: 25 February 2026