36th Newcastle Jazz Festival

Presented by Newcastle & Hunter Jazz Club Inc

Newcastle Jazz Festival has earned an enviable reputation among music fans as an annual event and as such attracts people from all states in Australia as well as New Zealand. 

This 36th Newcastle Jazz Festival will provide a rich variety of music with over 50 bands featuring jazz styles from traditional jazz, mainstream, swing, blues, contemporary, jazz orchestras, gospel, gypsy, bebop, smooth, fusion and big band. Some of Australia and the Hunter's finest musicians provide a wide range of styles designed to cater for every taste. 

With four rooms and dance areas all under one roof, it’s designed and curated so that patrons can move from one stage to another, totally immersing themselves in the musical experience.

Sheriden Nelson, musician and president of the Newcastle Jazz Club, is “proud of the rich history of jazz and jazz musicians that the city of Newcastle has enjoyed. This festival has been running for 35 years, which is an amazing achievement.” 

The festival is held in the one iconic, majestic and conveniently located space – Newcastle City Hall. The Jazz Festival runs over three days, and there are more sessional passes this year so patrons can come and enjoy LIVE jazz at their convenience.

This year, the festival is collaborating with NIMA to involve and encourage younger musicians to perform in this significant event.

For more information on the festival program, visit the Newcastle & Hunter Jazz Club website.  

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Full Weekend Pass allows access to all sessions.

Session Times:

Date	Pass Options:
Friday 29 August 6pm	- Friday Night Pass
Saturday 30 August 10am	- Full Day Pass  - Morning Pass - Morning & Afternoon Pass - Night Pass
Saturday 30 August 1.30pm	- Afternoon Pass
Saturday 30 August 6pm	- Night Pass
Sunday 31 August 10am	- Morning Pass - Morning & Afternoon Pass
Sunday 31 August 1.30pm	- Afternoon Pass