Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival

06/06/2026

A huge thank you to Wescraft Custom Homes for returning as a sponsor of the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival for a second year! 🎷

Born and raised in Fort Langley, founder Scott Foster has spent decades helping shape the community through thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship.

Wescraft’s proud sponsorship helps create space for creativity, connection and community during the Festival weekend!

We’re grateful for partners like Wescraft who believe in supporting the arts and investing in the community.🏠

Thank you for helping make the Festival possible!

Learn more about Wescraft here → https://wescraft.ca/

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Learn more here → https://www.fortlangleyjazzfest.com/sponsor

06/05/2026

We’re honoured to be named one of British Columbia’s top 15 music festivals for 2026! 🎷

The Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival was recently recognized by the The Vancouver Sun as one of BC’s top summer music festivals, alongside some of the province’s most celebrated events.

From July 23–26, our historic village will once again come alive with four days of incredible music, art, culture and community.

This year’s Festival features:
🎶 Two full days of free live music throughout Fort Langley
🎸 The expanded two-night Cool Blues Show featuring eight powerhouse blues acts
🎤 Ticketed headline concerts including Laila Biali, The Passion of Amy Winehouse, and our Big Band Jazz Concert with the Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra & Joanna Wallfisch
🎨 Art experiences, workshops and family-friendly activities
❤️ A welcoming, community-focused atmosphere made possible by our volunteers, sponsors, artists and supporters

Whether you're a longtime Festival fan or planning your first visit, there’s never been a better time to experience everything the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival has to offer.

Join us July 23–26 and discover why this Festival continues to earn recognition as one of BC’s must-attend summer events.

Tickets and festival details at https://www.fortlangleyjazzfest.com/

06/04/2026

Your perfect summer getaway starts in Fort Langley. ✨ We’ve curated two special ticket bundles designed for music lovers who want the full Festival experience.

The Full Festival Experience Pass includes:
🎷 Big Band Jazz Concert with the Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra & Joanna Wallfisch
🎷 The Passion of Amy Winehouse Official - feat. Heidi Munro tribute concert
🎷 A two-night Cool Blues Show general admission weekend pass
🎷 Laila Biali’s closing concert

PLUS two full days of free music, art and culture throughout the village.

BONUS: Every Full Festival Experience Pass purchased automatically enters you into our grand prize Fender Squier Guitar giveaway signed by all of the Cool Blues Show artists. Thanks to Tom Lee Music for providing the guitar! 🎸

Already have your Cool Blues Show tickets? The Headliner Series Pass includes all three headline concerts - Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra concert, Amy Winehouse tribute concert and Laila Biali’s closing concert.

Historic attractions, boutique shopping, cafes and bistros, live music and summer nights filled with jazz and blues? Sounds like the perfect staycation. 🎟️

Explore our ticket bundles here → https://www.fortlangleyjazzfest.com/festival-ticket-bundles

06/02/2026

A huge congratulations to Darlene C, our May Cool Blues Show VIP ticket upgrade winner! 💙

You’ll be enjoying the blues in VIP style this July with access to our VIP tent and shaded seating, priority entrance, a complimentary welcome drink and 10% off festival merchandise!

VIP is a great way to take in the amazing music and experience the Cool Blues Show to the fullest.

Still thinking about Festival tickets? Grab your VIP or Platinum VIP tickets before they’re gone → https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-2026-lorval-developments-cool-blues-show-tickets-1976235607902

06/01/2026

Buy your Cool Blues Show tickets and you could walk away with something truly special! 🎸

Every Cool Blues Show ticket purchased to date—and every ticket purchased going forward—is automatically entered to WIN a Fender Squier Guitar provided by Tom Lee Music and signed by ALL of the 2026 Cool Blues Show artists!

That means signatures from these incredible acts:
✨ Blackburn Brothers
✨ Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
✨ Honeybear, The Band
✨ The Hogtown Allstars
✨ Jack de Keyzer
✨ Chambers and DesLauriers
✨ Big Dave McLean
✨ Them Ordinary Things

Note ⚠️ : This exclusive giveaway is only open to Cool Blues Show ticket purchasers. No individual raffle tickets will be sold for this draw, your festival ticket is your exclusive entry!

And because we love our early supporters, everyone who has already purchased their Cool Blues Show tickets is automatically entered! The earlier you buy, the more draws you're part of.

Two nights of unforgettable blues music and a one-of-a-kind guitar? Sounds like a perfect summer event.

🎟️ Get your tickets here → https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-2026-lorval-developments-cool-blues-show-tickets-1976235607902

Whether you’re a lifelong blues fan or just love great live music, this is an outdoor blues festival you want to catch.

05/29/2026

“What did I think? The talent? Incredible. Setting? Sublime. Sound? Perfect. The crowd?? The BEST we have EVER experienced, and we’ve probably done a thousand concerts.”

That says it all 💙

Emcee, Scott Barrett, joined us for his first Cool Blues Show last year and experienced exactly what makes this weekend so special:

✅ World-class music
✅ An unforgettable outdoor setting
✅ A crowd full of true blues lovers

We’re thrilled to welcome Scott back as our incredible Cool Blues Show emcee for 2026!

July 24 and July 25 are going to be incredible! Get your tickets to the Cool Blues Show here → https://www.fortlangleyjazzfest.com/2026-cool-blues-show

05/27/2026

Five incredible artists…one unforgettable Saturday night! 🔥 Check out the Lorval Developments Cool Blues Show line-up for Saturday, July 25!

✨ The Hogtown Allstars
Originally formed by members of Downchild, this blues supergroup has become one of Canada’s most formidable live acts, with powerhouse musicianship and a serious stage presence.

✨Jack de Keyzer
Expect award-winning guitar work, undeniable energy and a performance that pulls you in from the very first note.

✨ Chambers DesLauriers
Soulful vocals, electrifying guitar and a connection you can feel on stage—this duo brings world-class blues with heart.

✨ Big Dave McLean
A true master of traditional blues, Big Dave McLean delivers the kind of raw, authentic performance that stays with you long after the music ends.

✨ Them Ordinary Things
With four singer-songwriters, rich harmonies and dynamic storytelling, every performance is a vibrant mix of roots, Americana and unforgettable live music.

Get your tickets here → https://www.fortlangleyjazzfest.com/2026-cool-blues-show

05/25/2026

On Friday, July 24, some serious blues power is kicking off the first night of the Lorval Developments Cool Blues Show!

✨ Blackburn Brothers
Canadian blues royalty, the Blackburn Brothers bring deep soul, powerful vocals and decades of legendary musicianship to the stage for an unforgettable live show.

✨ Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
This two-time Juno-nominated powerhouse delivers explosive vocals, retro soul, blues, gospel and classic R&B in a high-energy performance that leaves audiences electrified.

✨ Honeybear, The Band
With vintage soul, gritty blues and nearly 100,000 monthly Spotify listeners, this Vancouver-based quartet brings a rich roots-driven sound that pulls you in from the very first note.

Get your Friday tickets now → https://www.fortlangleyjazzfest.com/2026-cool-blues-show

05/24/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Ron Cares Society - Community Care Kit Program for the beautiful Certificate of Appreciation presented to the Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival.

On behalf of our entire festival family, we are deeply grateful for your recognition, encouragement, and ongoing support of arts, music, and community connection here in Langley. Partnerships like yours help make it possible to bring people together through creativity, culture, and shared experiences.

We also want to acknowledge the incredible volunteers, artists, musicians, sponsors, and community members who continue to support the festival year after year. This recognition belongs to all of you as well.

Thank you for believing in the power of the arts to inspire, uplift, and strengthen community.

We are truly honoured!

🎶 Karen Zukas, Executive Director
🎷 Dave Quinn, Music & Arts Director
- Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival

05/21/2026

Catch the next generation of jazz artists! 🎺🎷Set in the beautiful gardens of the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station, the Youth & Emerging Artist Stage is where rising talent takes the spotlight!

From Berklee College of Music students to our Rising Jazz Star winners and exciting new local bands, this stage is full of fresh energy and incredible performances.

Featuring artists like:
⭐ Yazmin Karimjee Quartet
⭐ Rowan
⭐ Wood Land
⭐ Bea Lagrisola
⭐ Ben Cai Quartet
⭐ Four Good Emperors
⭐ Luke Young Quartet
⭐ Quartal Voices

Learn more here → https://www.fortlangleyjazzfest.com/2026-free-festival-lineup-events -d0fa4ae0fd059448d877

Presented by the Tony Quo Vadis Foundation
Venue Sponsor: Langley Heritage Society