The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and the Blues

🎷🎶 Australia’s Premier Jazz & Blues Festival Returns to Wangaratta!

Immerse yourself in four unforgettable days of world-class music at the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues, one of Australia’s most celebrated music festivals. Held across the Melbourne Cup long weekend, the festival transforms Wangaratta into a vibrant hub of live entertainment, with performances filling theatres, churches, restaurants, pubs and intimate venues throughout the city. Since its beginnings in 1990, the festival has built an international reputation for showcasing outstanding Australian and international artists while celebrating emerging talent through the prestigious National Jazz Awards.

Whether you’re a lifelong jazz enthusiast or simply love discovering incredible live music, the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues offers something for everyone. From soulful blues and contemporary jazz to big bands, intimate performances, workshops and street entertainment, it’s a festival that brings the entire community to life. With exceptional food, local wines and a welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect excuse to spend a long weekend exploring Wangaratta and Victoria’s beautiful High Country. The 2026 festival will return over the Melbourne Cup Day weekend.