• Melbourne International Jazz Festival: The Tamil Rogeon Orchestra

    The Night Cat 137-141 Johnston St, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia
    The violinist, composer, producer and genre-chameleon best known for blending cosmic jazz, hip hop, Brazilian choro, orchestral soul and deep house, takes audiences into his ever-expanding, multi-dimensional universe in this immersive one-off show. For over two decades, Rogeon has built a colourful body of work – from hip-hop and funk LPs to…

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Goldsmith Baynes

    The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    From his early work with Miles Davis and Art Blakey to his recent collaborations with Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest) and Adrian Younge’s project Jazz Is Dead, Gary Bartz is a pioneering force in shaping the language of jazz improvisation. For this special conversation, Bartz will be joined by…
    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,…
    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: Adam Manning

    Melbourne Recital Centre 31 Sturt St, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Composer, percussionist, painter, educator and proud Kamilaroi man Adam Manning brings First Rhythms to life - an evocative exploration of rhythm as a bridge between culture, Country and contemporary performance, featuring members of the Australian Art Orchestra (AAO). Commissioned and presented by the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, the AAO and…
    Speedball

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Speedball

    The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Prepare for a night of high octane, thrilling virtuosity as one of Australia’s most exciting ensembles, Speedball returns to the Melbourne International Jazz Festival for the first time in eight years to launch their highly-anticipated new album. Formed in 2000, this all-star quintet unites five of the country’s most accomplished…

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Monash Art Ensemble presents Nat Bartsch

    Monash University Music Auditorium 55 Scenic Blvd, Clayton, VIC, Australia
    Drawing on interviews with climate scientists, Bartsch creates a meditative sound world of composition, improvisation, ambient textures, and field recordings. Inspired by the concept of ‘Radical Joy’, this moving piece invites reflection, resilience and hope in the face of climate collapse. The program also features I, Said the Sparrow written…
    Speedball

    Melbourne International Jazz Festival: Speedball

    The JazzLab 27 Leslie St, Brunswick, VIC, Australia
    Prepare for a night of high octane, thrilling virtuosity as one of Australia’s most exciting ensembles, Speedball returns to the Melbourne International Jazz Festival for the first time in eight years to launch their highly-anticipated new album. Formed in 2000, this all-star quintet unites five of the country’s most accomplished…
    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,…
    Air Force Band: Rhythm in Blue

    Arts Centre Melbourne: Air Force Band: Rhythm in Blue

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Experience the electrifying sounds of the Air Force Big Band, the Royal Australian Air Force's premier 17-piece Swing and Jazz ensemble. Dedicated to celebrating and promoting the Air Force and its core values, the band delivers unforgettable performances at major community festivals, public events, schools, and formal Defence Force functions.…
    Air Force Band: Rhythm in Blue

    Arts Centre Melbourne: Air Force Band: Rhythm in Blue

    Arts Centre Melbourne Forecourt, 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC, Australia
    Experience the electrifying sounds of the Air Force Big Band, the Royal Australian Air Force's premier 17-piece Swing and Jazz ensemble. Dedicated to celebrating and promoting the Air Force and its core values, the band delivers unforgettable performances at major community festivals, public events, schools, and formal Defence Force functions.…

    Canberra Theatre Centre: Samara Joy

    Canberra Theatre Centre Canberra, ACT, Australia
    5x Grammy winner and breakout jazz sensation Samara Joy brings her timeless voice to Australia and New Zealand for the first time, joined by her outstanding seven-piece band. Celebrated for her rich tone, refined phrasing, and love and understanding of the Great American Songbook, she’ll perform in cities across the…