Townsite Jazz Festival

Townsite Jazz Festival Join us for the 2026 Townsite Jazz Festival, happening April 9-11. Tickets are selling fast. Visit townsitejazz.com!

“It’s about time.”

Three words that inspired Powell River’s newest musical spectacle. Founded in 2017, Townsite Jazz Festival aims to attract some of Canada’s finest jazz musicians to Powell River, on a mission to entertain a coastal community and inspire a new generation of artists. Director Paul Cummings, a lifelong jazz enthusiast and ‘brains behind’ the event, has recruited a team of heavy-hi

tters including associate president Phil Dwyer, one of this country’s foremost stewards of the jazz tradition. Intimate venues and a historic neighbourhood serve as the perfect backdrop for a genre that only gets better with age.

• The Townsite Jazz Festival Society •

TJFS is a community-based, not-for-profit society based in Powell River, BC. Its aim is to provide an opportunity for secondary and post-secondary school music students to learn from and perform with professional musicians in a live, public setting; to celebrate Canada’s rich jazz tradition; to utilize the unique setting of the Townsite National Historic District; and to connect artists with new audiences in the community.

04/12/2026
Here's a look at today's FREE pop-up concerts! 👀
04/11/2026

Here's a look at today's FREE pop-up concerts! 👀

Even in the middle of a busy jazz festival, there’s always time to get crafty! Here's a sneak peek at the zero-waste dec...
04/11/2026

Even in the middle of a busy jazz festival, there’s always time to get crafty! Here's a sneak peek at the zero-waste decor pieces that the Brooks Music Students have created for tonight’s Gala Dance featuring The Dextones. 7:30 pm at Dwight Hall. Tickets are still available online and at the door!

We're starting Day 2 of the Townsite Jazz Festival 2026 with a little miracle. 🙌 Three more tickets just came available ...
04/10/2026

We're starting Day 2 of the Townsite Jazz Festival 2026 with a little miracle. 🙌 Three more tickets just came available for tonight's sold-out show in the Blue Room featuring the Dawn Pemberton B3 Quartet. Head to townsitejazz.eventbrite.com to make them yours!

📸 – Robyn Ardagh

🎷🎺🎶 Welcome Musicians! 🎶🎺🎷
04/09/2026

🎷🎺🎶 Welcome Musicians! 🎶🎺🎷

Don't miss one of Canada's great treasures, JUNO nominated guitarist/composer Bill C**n, who leads a special concert thi...
04/09/2026

Don't miss one of Canada's great treasures, JUNO nominated guitarist/composer Bill C**n, who leads a special concert this weekend showcasing emerging artists and celebrating the life of Anthony Mulder.

Townsite Jazz Festival 2026: A Tribute to Anthony Mulder featuring Bill C**n & Trio 101 – Saturday, April 11 @ 3:30 PM @ Max Cameron Theatre – Tickets are still available!

Here's our full lineup this weekend at the Townsite Jazz Festival. Hope to see you there! Tickets are still available to...
04/09/2026

Here's our full lineup this weekend at the Townsite Jazz Festival. Hope to see you there! Tickets are still available to select shows.

1 more sleep! 💤 Townsite Jazz Festival begins tomorrow, April 9.
04/09/2026

1 more sleep! 💤 Townsite Jazz Festival begins tomorrow, April 9.

After hosting some amazing organ players at our festival over the years (Dr. Tony Genge, Brian Charette, Chris Gestrin, ...
04/06/2026

After hosting some amazing organ players at our festival over the years (Dr. Tony Genge, Brian Charette, Chris Gestrin, Nick Peck) we recently jumped at the chance to purchase a vintage Hammond B3 with a Leslie speaker. Here's Peter Van Deursen giving us a demonstration shortly after delivery.

Attendees of the SOLD OUT Dawn Pemberton B3 Quartet on April 10 – and at gigs for years to come – are in for a real treat!

Here's a throwback to 2018 when Black Gardenia first graced the Townsite Jazz Festival stage. We're thrilled that the in...
04/05/2026

Here's a throwback to 2018 when Black Gardenia first graced the Townsite Jazz Festival stage. We're thrilled that the inimitable Daphne Roubini and her band will be back this year. Tickets are still available! Friday, April 10, 7:30pm at Max Cameron Theatre.

Inspired by the classic jazz recordings of the 1940s and 1950s, Black Gardenia creates music that feels timeless — at once vintage in spirit and alive with modern nuance. A festival fave!

Thanks to Robert Colasanto Photography for the 📸 magic.

Barry’s signpost on Marine Avenue has highlighted so many great events and causes over the years, and you never quite kn...
01/08/2026

Barry’s signpost on Marine Avenue has highlighted so many great events and causes over the years, and you never quite know what will appear next. So imagine our surprise (and delight) today to discover a handmade sign dedicated to us! Thank you so much for the support.

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