03/10/2026
JAMS! We’re not talking about raspberry, traffic, or toe... but, JAZZ! Who can resist a good jam to wind down the night, or even to kickstart it if the music moves you so? Almost all of these are free or koha entry, so make sure to check out at least one jam this 14-18 Oct 🎸
🎶 Wednesday Late Jam
A Late Night Jazz Jam, featuring some of Aotearoa’s finest jazz musicians.
Wed 14 Oct, 11pm | The Undercurrent
🎶 Mending the world one note at a time – Open Improvisation Jam for peace
A free acoustic jam dedicated to peace. All players and listeners are welcome.
Thu 15 Oct, 11.30am | Peace Flame Garden
🎶 Wāhine in Jazz: Freedom Within
Free improvisation and jazz standards from an all women and q***r ensemble.
Thu 15 Oct, 8.45pm | Thistle Hall
Sat 17 Oct, 4.30pm | Hamodava Cuba St
🎶 Thursday Late Jam
A Late Night Jazz Jam, featuring some of Aotearoa’s finest jazz musicians.
Thu 15 Oct, 11pm | The Undercurrent
🎶 Black After Hours – Open Mic event feat. local Black Artists
Musicians, poets, spoken-word artists, singers and storytellers celebrating Black artistic expression.
Fri 16 Oct, 6pm | Tāwhiri Warehouse
🎶 The CS House Band ‘Jam Sesh’
Keeping old school fresh and making new school vintage.
Fri 16 Oct, 7pm | Hamodava Cuba Street
🎶 Open Bebemos Jam #2
An open jam leaning into electric and funk grooves.
Sat 17 Oct, 4pm | Bebemos
🎶 RnB Jam hosted by Bri Louise Band
An inclusive, community-focused RnB jam session.
Sat 17 Oct, 6pm | Blendtings Barbers
🎶 Free Funk Jam
An open, funk-driven jam session for players and listeners alike.
Sat 17 Oct, 9pm | Hamodava Cuba Street
🎶 Janu and the Bros
Groove-heavy jams spanning J Dilla to D’Angelo-style vibes.
Sat 17 Oct, 10pm | Library Bar
🎶 Saturday Late Jam
A Late Night Jazz Jam, featuring some of Aotearoa’s finest jazz musicians.
Sat 17 Oct, 11pm | The Undercurrent
🎶 Sunday Late Jam
A Late Night Jazz Jam, featuring some of Aotearoa’s finest jazz musicians.
Sun 18 Oct, 11pm | The Undercurrent
