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T.U. Jazz Fest 2026 - TUJF

12th annual T.U Jazz Fest Sep 4 - 7, 2026
At Mel Lastman Square. Head to www.tujazz.com for more info!

The Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival (TUJF) is a non-profit organization creating showcasing, learning and networking opportunities for emerging artists. Emerging musicians also have the privilege to work and share the stage with some of the world's biggest jazz legends and Juno award-winning artists. We also provide volunteer opportunities for anyone supporting the community. With the Greater

Toronto Area being our place of origin, we hope to expand our dream to the rest of Canada and to the world as well. Join us in our journey to make young artists' ambitions come to life!

05/28/2026

🎶 NEW EVENT ALERT 🎶

Saturday nights at Yonge Cafe are getting a live music takeover this summer!

Join us for the brand-new Yonge Cafe Patio Sessions presented by Willowdale Arts Collective in partnership with EAA and Yonge North York BIA .

📍 Yonge Cafe & Bistro – 5000 Yonge St
🗓 Every Saturday in June & July
⏰ 7 PM – 9 PM

Great live music. Great patio vibes. Food, desserts, beer & wine.

Expect an exciting mix of artists and styles all summer long. ☀️🎷🍷

Bring your friends and spend your Saturdays with us!

05/17/2026

Thank You For Your Voting! 🎷✨

Voting is now officially closed!

You have made a big difference for your favourite musicians. The final placement and winner announcement will be revealed soon.

While waiting for the official lineup, enjoy full performance videos from TUJF 2025 — uploaded weekly on our YouTube channel 🎶

05/16/2026

1 Day Left! ⏳

Vote for your favourite musician now and help us choose the winners who will perform on the Main Stage at the 12th T.U. Jazz Fest 2026! 🎷✨

Cast your vote on our YouTube channel 🎶

⏰ Voting ends on May 17 at 12 PM.
📍12th T.U. Jazz Fest 2026 will take place at Mel Lastman Square from September 4–7.

05/10/2026

VOTING IS OPEN!
Choose who will play on the Main Stage at T.U. Jazz Fest 2026.
See the TUJF2026 Finalists: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0sUONclft_0bRLzjsPoRt91SDbcSOmTB&si=TaRtKKZfQyEbVex3
While enjoying to watch the showcase from our 2026 artists, until May 17 at 12 pm, like, comment and share the 1 min videos which will help your favourite finalists be on the main stage (and additional paid gigs).

12th T.U. Jazz Fest 2026 will be held at Mel Lastman Square from September 4 - 7!

04/29/2026

Congratulations to all the finalists. So privilege to witness our historical TUJF artists being nominated.
Shout out to to organize this award ceremony so perfect! The Breakthrough Jazz Artist Award winners will be performing at so stay tuned!

04/24/2026

Applications for the Small World Music Incubator are open till May 3!
Musicians and music artists with a strong foundation in their craft who are ready to intentionally grow their presence within Canada’s music scene should apply.

Artists receive industry-led hands-on professional development sessions, peer collaboration spaces, mentorship, curated showcasing and networking opportunities.

A cohort of 20 artists will be selected, one of them could be you!

Apply here: smallworldmusic.com/incubator
Deadline to apply: May 3, 2026

**Encouraged to local artists to apply as this be a weekly in-person program.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!
2026 Musician Submissions for T.U. Jazz Fest (and all the EAA events) are now closed.
Thank you very much for your submission and interests. The result will be given individually by the end of March.
Whether you make it to TUJF2026 or not, you will be contacted for other performance opportunities from us. So please stay tuned with us.

Wishing you all the best in 2026 and beyond!

12/31/2025

2026 Musician Submissions will be closed tonight at 11:59 pm. Late applications will not be accepted.
Make sure you apply through the Google Form in bio.
If not a Google user, apply through our website (on the poster).
*Only applicants will receive gig opportunities from us throughout the year.
**If you are not one of the three categories, please check your eligibility with us: [email protected]

12/29/2025

3 Days until 2026 Musician Submissions will be closed.
Make sure you apply through the Google Form in bio.
If not Google user, apply through our website (on the poster).
*Only applicants will receive gig opportunities from us throughout the year.
**If you are not one of the three categories, please check your eligibility with us: [email protected]

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday!

2026 Musician Submissions will be closing on Dec 31st. So apply now.
Make sure you apply through the Google Form: https://forms.gle/cHmt2rrgbnoDCe6z9
If not Google user, apply through our website (on the poster).
*Only applicants will receive gig opportunities from us throughout the year.
**If you are not one of the three categories, please check your eligibility with us: [email protected]

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http://www.tujazz.com/

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