Vancouver International Jazz Festival

With 1800 artists, 300 concerts and 35 venues, the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival is Vancouver’s signature festival and British Columbia’s biggest music and arts presentation.

Four close to 2 weeks, the world’s best jazz, funk, Latin, fusion, & world music artists perform at venues big and small, indoor and outdoor across the city.

There are many free events including Downtown Jazz at the historic grounds of the Vancouver Art Gallery & Robson Square during the opening weekend, Canada Day on Granville Island & David Lam Park on closing weekend.

Festival alumni: Trombone Shorty, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Terje Rypdal, George Benson, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Macy Gray, Dr. John, Maceo Parker, Charles Lloyd Quartet, Cassandra Wilson, Arturo Sandoval, Bobby McFerrin.