Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2026
Sarah Pagel · Updated 13 September 2026
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.
Useful details, with sources.
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Before you go
Full guideEdition & booking notes
Source scope: 2026 Melbourne International Jazz Festival visitor information. Reconfirm transport times and ticket rules for the edition you attend.
What Melbourne International Jazz Festival offers
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Where you'll be
170 Russell
170 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000Local Currency: AUD
Consider paying in AUD locally. Bring cash or use a payment card that supports this currency to avoid extra fees.
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13 September 2026
