Newcastle Jazz Festival has earned an enviable reputation among music fans as a regular annual event and as such attracts patrons 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, Contemporary, Blues, Jazz Orchestras, Gospel, Gypsy, Bebop, Smooth, Fusion and Big Band. 

 

Some of Australia's and the Hunter's finest musicians provided a wide range of styles designed to cater for every taste. 

 

Some of Australia's and the Hunter's finest musicians provided 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.
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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, amazing 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 your convenience.

 

Also this year we are collaborating with NIMA to involve and encourage younger musicians to perform in this significant event.

 

NHJC Members receive a discount on the Jazz Festival and Jazz Club Concerts.