The recent wave of venue closures all around the country saw some beloved Australian jazz joints among those shutting up shop.

But of course, the music goes on.

A jazz band plays.
Photo by Jens Thekkeveettil/Unsplash

In celebration of the pioneering and preserving spirit of the Australian jazz community and its supporters, Limelight gives a state-by-state breakdown of the hottest jazz venues, jams and regular events in our multi-faceted jazz scene.

New South Wales

Opened in 2015, Foundry616 remains one of the heavyweight venues in the Sydney jazz scene. With contemporary jazz at...