Events

SPECIAL GUEST BRAD TURNER Up and coming guitarist and upright bassist, Kosma Busheikin is becoming known as a dependable sideman in the B.C. music scene. Upon graduating from VIU's Jazz […]

Hans Verhoeven – Nanaimo Bar – 8:00-10:00pm   $10 at the door

Writing original Canadian lyrics and music that combines the sensibilities of bebop, vintage movie musicals, and the Great American songbook, jazz vocalist Angela Verbrugge has emerged as one of Western […]

THE PALACE BAND The Palace Band was born from an era of rum smugglers and late night cabaret, when music bubbled with swinging emotion and soul. The raw sounds of […]

Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Teighan moved to Nanaimo at the age of 21 with dreams of becoming a professional jazz vocalist. During her time at VIU, she was a three […]

A Juno-nominated, Victoria-based saxophonist, Ryan Oliver honed his craft on Canada’s west coast before moving to Amsterdam, Toronto and New York.  Oliver has toured Canada, India, Australia, New Zealand, South […]

The Parade with Natasha Scott – Lions Pavilion at Mefeo Sutton Park &  Waterfront- 11:30am-12:30pm  WATCH FOR THE PARADE LED BY NATASHA  SCOTT AND THE STOMPERS ON SATURDAY  SEPT 14 ALONG THE WATERFRONT BETWEEN […]

Nick Peck is an award winning composer, pianist and organist from London UK. After graduating from London's prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama Nick, under the tutelage of Ian […]

String Fever is a dynamic string ensemble that performs an international diversity of acoustic music that includes songs from the American Songbook, Gypsy Jazz, Celtic, and French traditions. Featuring veteran […]

The Skye Douglas Project hails from Nanaimo, BC. Their music is both uplifting and contemplative with influences coming mostly from Northern Europe and in particular Norway.  Dean Boland (Skye), did […]

Meet David Santana, a soulful storyteller through the language of jazz. Deeply rooted in a genuine love,  authenticity and passion for this art form, Santana creates an intimate and authentic […]

Tash and Kenni is a charming jazz duo featuring vocalist Tasha Adams and pianist Kenni Willem. The pair met in Nanaimo and connected over their shared identities as queer musicians. […]

The Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association is thrilled to announce its 2024 Festival headline act, which will be performing at the Port Theatre, Saturday September 14th at 7:30pm. The Canadian […]

The Canadian All Stars Band, featuring a sextet of some of Canada’s leading jazz performers for a one-night only performance. This show is sure to be a memorable moment in […]

Doc Fingers (Bruce Gallagher) – Wesley St – 1:00-1:45pm

The Treblemakers are an unusual jazz band, with a hybrid sound encapsulating Jazz, Rock, AND Blues through their well written original songs as well as a handful of favorite jazz […]

Deadly Nightshades  – Wesley St – 3:00-3:45pm The Deadly Nightshades are Graham Shonwise, Andrew Janusson, Angela Wilson, Nick Peck, and Hans Verhoeven.

Andrew Janusson was born and raised in Nanaimo, B.C.  Starting music at the age of 12, Andrew soon began to garner notice for tearing up the local bar and music […]

Jon Miller is a drummer, drum instructor and band leader based in Victoria BC.  Jon holds a B. Mus in Jazz Performance (with distinction) from McGill University and is a past […]

The Rowan Farintosh Band is a melting pot of contemporary genres, rooted in the artform of Jazz Improvisation. This dynamic group features two of Victoria's top call session guitarists, Wes Carroll […]

Just one the the exciting shows that the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival has set up for this years Festival, here in Nanaimo. This one, which takes place at the Simonholt […]