Wellington Jazz Festival 2026

Name: Wellington Jazz Festival
Start: 2026-10-14
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Wellington - Opera House, Wellington, New Zealand

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From October 14, 2026 until October 18, 2026

At Wellington - Opera House, Wellington, New Zealand ( Show Map)

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https://www.jazzfestival.nz/

Categories: Consumer Trade Shows

Tags: Music, Festival, Tickets, Jazz, Community, accessibility

The Wellington Jazz Festival returns from 14‑18 October 2026, presenting over 200 gigs across five days. The event showcases a wide range of jazz styles, instruments and audiences, emphasizing that jazz is for everyone in Aotearoa. Tickets are priced at $20 and the programme spans multiple Wellington venues, with a focus on accessibility and inclusion. Core partners include WellingtonNZ, with headline supporters such as Georges Truffles, Kath Jones, Dave Long and Ross Steele, plus media partners like The Post and the Performing Arts Foundation. The festival also highlights its digital partner Octave and promotes community engagement through email updates, social media (#welljazzfest), and opportunities to become a partner or patron. The 2025 wrap‑up noted the festival’s growth and diverse offerings, setting the stage for the 2026 edition.

Wellington Jazz Festival 2026

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