Guelph Jazz Festival

06/01/2026

Community moves together! 💃✨

We love supporting our friends at , and their incredible festival is just around the corner from June 5–7!

A festival doesn’t happen without an amazing crew behind the scenes. If you want to get involved, meet fantastic people, and support local contemporary dance, they are looking for volunteers to help bring the magic to life.

Ready to lend a hand?

🔗 How to sign up: Click the link in bio to fill out the volunteer form, or head over to guelphdance.ca for more details!

Let’s show them some GJF love. See you out there! 🙌


Community moves together! 💃✨

We love supporting our friends at , and their incredible festival is just around the corner from June 5–7!

A festival doesn’t happen without an amazing crew behind the scenes. If you want to get involved, meet fantastic people, and support local contemporary dance, they are looking for volunteers to help bring the magic to life.

Ready to lend a hand?

🔗 How to sign up: Click the link in bio to fill out the volunteer form, or head over to guelphdance.ca for more details!

Let’s show them some GJF love. See you out there! 🙌

GuelphEvents GuelphDance Volunteer

05/26/2026

Say hello to our official festival artwork! 🎨 We are absolutely captivated by this gorgeous piece designed by Gillian Wilson.

Gillian is a freelance illustrator and screen printer based in Guelph. Her hand-drawn, graphic style is heavily influenced by folk art, symbolism and the natural world.

Thank you, Gillian, for bringing your unique vision to our festival community! 🌿✨

🎨: Gillian Wilson

05/25/2026

Voices of Guelph: Valentina Morelli 🎷✨

As our Festival & Social Media Manager, Valentina sees the magic of GJF from every angle. Valentina shares a favorite memory from last year and dives into why protecting creative spaces for adventurous music matters so much to our community.

What’s your favorite festival memory? Let us know below! 👇

Featured in this video: .elliot , , .circus ,

Video clips by + .hov

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

The secret is out. 📍✨

We couldn't imagine the festival without the Royal City Mission . It’s more than just a beautiful building; it’s a space that embodies the spirit of our community and provides the perfect backdrop for improvised magic. 🎹✨

Who are you hoping to see take the stage here? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Thanks and .hov
for this video capture.



Featured in the video: .lynn

05/19/2026

Voices of Guelph: Joe Sorbara 🥁✨

Who better to guide you through the than a musician who lives the art of improvisation?

We caught up with Joe Sorbara —our Artistic Director— to talk about the unique spark that makes GJF so special. From a "magical moment" of years past to advice for the next generation of festival-goers, Joe’s perspective is not to be missed. 🎬

✨ What’s one GJF performance you’ll never forget? Tell us your "magical moment" below!

05/13/2026

SAVE THE DATE 📅
11-13 September, 2026
Guelph Jazz Festival
📍 Location: Downtown Guelph

🎷 Clear your calendar, Guelph!
We’re thrilled to announce the dates for the 2026 Guelph Jazz Festival!

Get ready for a weekend of inspiring performances, improvised magic, and community vibes in the heart of the city.

Thanks to and .hov for these beautiful captures.

05/06/2026

Voices of Guelph: Meet Odesia 🎙️✨

Behind the scenes and on the airwaves, Odesia is a force for local culture. As the Marketing & Outreach Director at .3 , she knows exactly how vital community support is to keeping the music playing in Guelph. 📻🎷

For Odesia, the Guelph Jazz Festival isn’t just an event—it’s a heartbeat for the city.

05/04/2026

Looking back in black and white. Last year's festival was full of big, energetic moments and quiet, thoughtful moments. We think these black and white snaps capture these moments perfectly.

Thanks to and .hov for these beautiful captures.

04/29/2026

We don't just host concerts; we stage live creativity. ✨

At Guelph Jazz, we live for the art that happens in the moment.

We are cooking up something special for this year’s festival—and we can’t wait for you to hear it.

Stay tuned. 🥁

Thanks to for this beautiful video.