Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues

14/04/2026

Running a world-class festival in regional Australia takes more than ticket sales.

Philanthropic support is a critical part of making it possible.

Your donation helps us deliver professional staging, sound and production — creating the environment where great artists and audiences connect.

As we build toward an exciting 2026 program announcement, your support helps make it all possible.

Donate now and support Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues !
https://wangarattajazz.com/

12/04/2026

The National Jazz Awards are one of the most important platforms for emerging Australian jazz musicians.

Your donation helps us continue this tradition — giving young artists a national stage.

Many award finalists go on to shape the future of Australian jazz.

Help us support the next generation by making a donation to our Sustaining the Sound Campaign ! https://wangarattajazz.com/

09/04/2026

This year marks the third year of our Sustaining the Sound campaign.

As we open our End of Financial Year charitable appeal for 2026, we’re inviting supporters to help secure the future of the festival.

Donations play a critical role in delivering the music you love — supporting staging and production, community performances, and the National Jazz Awards.

To everyone who supported the campaign in 2025 — thank you.
Your generosity keeps the music alive.

And stay tuned… some incredible 2026 artist announcements are coming soon.

🎶 Help sustain the sound. Hit the donate button, on our website, https://wangarattajazz.com/

20/01/2026

The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues will hold its 2026 AGM at 6pm, Tuesday 10 February at the Wangaratta Club.

Registration and Committee Nomination information can be found here:

https://wangjazzblues.com.au/notice-of-2026-agm/

01/11/2025

We’re thrilled to announce Lachlan McKenzie as the winner of this year’s National Jazz Awards (Brass).

Rhys Moore was awarded second place, and Tom Avgenicos took third place.

A huge thank you to judges Mat Jodrel and Jordan Murray, and to our incredible band, Mark Fitzgibbon (piano), Ben Robertson (bass) and Danny Fischer (drums), for bringing the competition to life.

📸 Photo by Mark Bongers

28/10/2025

Your weekend soundtrack awaits! 🎶

Wangaratta Jazz & Blues welcomes our community and festival patrons to the Free Community Stage for 2025 — the heart of the festival weekend.

Join us on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm until evening for free performances, local food and beverage vendors, and family-friendly activities. The Community Stage will be our central hub, connecting key venues across the TAFE, Tiny Baptist Church, and WPACC.

You’ll also find festival merchandise, ticket sales, and first aid on-site.

We can’t wait to see you there for a weekend of music, food, and fun in the heart of Wangaratta! 🎷💙

28/10/2025

In just THREE days, Wangaratta will come alive with music, art, food and celebration!
Join us for an incredible weekend showcasing the best of jazz, blues and local talent.

World-class Jazz & Blues artists, right here in the heart of regional Victoria.

OCTOBER 31 to NOVEMBER 3.

TICKETS at www.wangjazzblues.com.au.

27/10/2025

Sunday service, but make it jazz 🎷✨ Join Amelia Evans and Bob Sedergreen for a Jazz Mass like no other. Gospel, classics, and even a Beatles twist- all in the beautiful Holy Trinity Cathedral.

📅 Sunday, 2 Nov 10AM
📍 Holy Trinity Cathedral

Only FOUR days until festival weekend kicks off! Tickets to countless shows across the weekend are available at wangjazzblues.com.au.

26/10/2025

Just 5 days to go until Wangaratta comes alive with music, art, food and celebration!
Join us for an incredible weekend showcasing the best of jazz, blues and local talent.

TICKETS at www.wangjazzblues.com.au.

26/10/2025

Can't wait for Clayton and the rest of this incredible opening night line up to kick off the Festival!

Less than a week and I am getting very excited for this incredible lineup of heavyweights to assemble for the opening night of - We have a special night planned with some beautiful standards, some of my New Orleans funky originals, and some jazz and blues crowd pleasers…. So come on down and join us for the opening party!

25/10/2025

Get ready to shake your tail feather with Blues Brothers 3677! 🎷

A Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival favourite for over 30 years, this high-energy local band brings the hits you know and love. Soul Man, Minnie the Moocher, Jailhouse Rock and more.

🗓 Sunday 3 November, 3:30PM
📍 Community Stage, Cathedral Hub
💸 Free entry

Only SIX days until festival weekend kicks off! Tickets to countless shows across the weekend are available at wangjazzblues.com.au.

24/10/2025

Not long now until the Festival kicks off!

Tickets are still available but selling fast. Get in quick:

https://wangjazzblues.com.au/ #/

Whether you're a die-hard blues fan or just love live music, TarraBlues3 is not to be missed