Local bar hops with a difference – we’re bringing Jazz Fest to some of Footscray’s favourite venues for two epic Sundays of free music and cool beverages. Wander between venues and discover Afro-diasporic grooves, swing, soul and jazz in the heart of Melbourne’s west.

Kicking off the 2026 festival with a bang, Fed Square comes alive with a free afternoon of brass, beats and boundary-pushing sounds, followed by a special program of Jazz on Film. Saturday afternoon begins with our unmissable Second Line Parade bringing the vibrant spirit of the New Orleans streets to Melbourne, with New Orleans legends […]

Jazz Fest takes over Prahran Square with a huge afternoon of free live music, bringing together acclaimed local and international artists for an energising celebration of jazz, soul and Afrobeat.

Syncopate your imagination with some jazzy play!

Steeped in history and full of charm, the Crown Street Stables comes alive with jazz, improvisation and sonic exploration. Bring a picnic blanket, settle in, and enjoy a free afternoon of music and discovery in this much-loved heritage landmark.

Innovative trombonist, philosopher and academic George Lewis presents his paper “Is Our Machines Learning Yet?” Machine Learning’s Challenge to Improvisation and the Aesthetic.

Jazz Fest is taking over Prahran Market for two lively days of free music. Enjoy jazz, soul and R&B from local artists as you explore Stonnington’s favourite historic foodie destination.

Disney Pixar’s Soul, an Oscar-winning celebration of jazz, creativity and the pursuit of purpose, is coming to Fed Square.

Discover Moonee Valley’s soundscapes on “listening walks” led by landscape architect and acoustic ecologist Anthony Magen.

Hear from a seminal force in 21st century jazz — The Bad Plus — in a career-spanning farewell artist talk.

Join us at The Toff for a late-night celebration of Melbourne’s vibrant jazz and live music community.