• Kew Court House Live

    Boroondara Arts: Nathan Slater and Richard Tedesco’s Nylon ’48

    Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
    In 1948, the world of music changed forever when nylon strings replaced gut, bringing a new warmth and versatility to the guitar. Now, Tedesco & Slater honour that pivotal moment with Nylon ‘48—a performance where history meets innovation. Blending flamenco’s fire with jazz’s improvisational freedom, this duo transforms the nylon-string…
    Grazeland Takeover

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Grazeland Takeover

    Grazeland 20 Booker St, Spotswood, VIC, Australia
    Jazz Fest is taking over Spotswood hotspot Grazeland with two huge days of free music. Enjoy a vibrant mix of local jazz, bossa nova, funk and West African grooves as you explore the West’s favourite playground for foodies.

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Natasha Diggs + Surprise Chef + Tenderlonious x Horatio Luna

    Federation Square Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Kicking off the 2025 festival in style, Fed Square pulses with a dream collaboration as UK multi-instrumentalist Tenderlonious teams up with local groove masters Horatio Luna and On-Ly. Celebrating the release of their hotly awaited new record Superb, Surprise Chef serve up a slice of cinematic soul and infectious grooves for an irresistible hometown party. Then, international superstar DJ Natasha Diggs (US)…

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Masters & Apprentices

    The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Danilo Pérez has led the way as one of the most influential pianists and composers in contemporary jazz. His deeply expressive improvisation and virtuosic piano technique combined with his unique blend of Latin American, African and European influences, has been admired by his contemporaries and audiences for nearly four decades.…
    Kew Court House Live

    Boroondara Arts: Bob Sedergreen and friends

    Kew Court House 188 High Street, Kew, VIC, Australia
    Bob and Mal Sedergreen are well known jazz and blues identities in Melbourne’s live music scene. Both have performed locally and internationally at concerts and major jazz festivals. Ivan Rosa is an experienced, driving and empathetic bassist whose association with Bob, spans decades, involving many live gigs, residencies and recordings.…

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Fem Belling

    The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    The Hormesis Project is the latest endeavour from award-winning South African multi-hyphenate Fem Belling. Featuring a unique lineup of single-melody instrumentation — voice, three violins, cello, double bass and drums — this project explores the intersection of contemporary groove and improvisation within the vocal and string jazz world. Through original…
    Late Night Jams

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Late Night Jams

    The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Champions of the UK’s cutting-edge jazz scene, Jazz re:freshed return with a bold and boundary-pushing double bill featuring Amy Gadiaga and DoomCannon, alongside a line-up of their best DJs. Originally founded to spotlight the talent of underrepresented young artists, Jazz re:freshed has since scouted and nurtured the biggest names in UK jazz including Shabaka Hutchings, Yussef Dayes,…

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Free Jazz at Fed Square

    Federation Square Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
    Get ready for a full-throttle celebration of swing, soul, and sizzling solos as three local big bands take over Fed Square for Big Band Saturday — a free, open-air concert on the opening weekend of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. From the soaring brass of Australia’s premier Air Force Big…
    Grazeland Takeover

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Grazeland Takeover

    Grazeland 20 Booker St, Spotswood, VIC, Australia
    Jazz Fest is taking over Spotswood hotspot Grazeland with two huge days of free music. Enjoy a vibrant mix of local jazz, bossa nova, funk and West African grooves as you explore the West’s favourite playground for foodies.

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Danilo Pérez

    Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    For nearly four decades, Panamanian pianist and composer Danilo Pérez has led the charge as one of the most imaginative and influential musicians in contemporary jazz. The GRAMMY-winning maestro has collaborated with some of the most revered figures in jazz, including Dizzy Gillespie and Wynton Marsalis, notably joining the Wayne…
    IF Jazz Club

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: IF Jazz Club

    Royal Exhibition Building 9 Nicholson St,, Carlton, VIC, Australia
    Don’t miss this vibrant two-day celebration of Italian culture — featuring a special Italian Festa Jazz Club. With over 150 stalls, live music, street food, wine tasting, art and fashion exhibitions, expect a joyful showcase of Italian heritage, creativity and community — with jazz taking centre stage in 2025.

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Celebrating Allan Browne

    The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Profoundly influential drummer, composer, poet and mentor Allan Browne OAM was a driving force in shaping Australian jazz over his remarkable five-decade career. His legendary Monday night residency at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club became a much-loved institution, nurturing generations of musicians – many of whom have gone on to become…