Fort Langley Jazz Festival

The Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival in July is one of Metro Vancouver’s best music festivals. Some of its events are free and others are ticketed.

This is one of our favourite festivals of the year. We can’t recommend it enough. The festival returns in 2026 and runs from July 23rd to 26th with the Cool Blues Show running on July 24th and 25th.

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The Fort Langley Jazz Festival

In 2026 the Fort Langley Jazz Festival runs from Thursday, July 23rd until Sunday, July 26th. At the festival, there are both indoor and outdoor venues with free and ticketed shows. As many as 20,000 people attend over the four days of the event.

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Fort Langley Jazz Festival

Where and When

The Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival takes place in the heart of Fort Langley. The main venue is usually the Community Hall which is located at 9167 Glover Road.

The community of Fort Langley itself is located on the Fraser River in the northern part of the Township of Langley on the opposite side of the river from Maple Ridge.

The festival has free live music outdoors on the weekend of July 25th and 26th. There are typically two stages in front of the Community Hall, with vendors and other activities nearby.

The Cool Blues Show is a ticketed event with live music, a beer garden, food trucks, and, new for 2026, a wine tasting. The event takes place on Friday, July 24th, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and on Saturday, July 25th, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

There are another three ticketed events happening at the Chief Sepass Theatre in 2026. Located at 9096 Trattle Street, the venue first hosts the annual Big Band Jazz Concert on Thursday, July 23rd. It runs from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and features the Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra with special guest Joanna Wallfisch.

Also on the Thursday, there’s The Passion of Amy Winehouse Tribute Concert from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Later, on Sunday, July 26th, from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm, there’s the Generation X Meets Next Gen with Laila Biali event.

Continue reading to learn more about the festival’s ticketed and free events.

Fort Langley Jazz with Christine Jensen

Ticketed Events

Below is the schedule of ticketed events in 2026. There’s also one event with admission by donation (but with advanced registration required).

Go to the Fort Langley Jazz website for the most up-to-date details and to buy tickets.

Members of the Fort Langley RazzMaJazz Ensemble

Big Band Jazz Concert

One ticketed event in 2026 is the big-band jazz concert with the Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra and special guest Joanna Wallfisch. The performance takes place from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026. It’s held at the Chief Sepass Theatre, located at 9096 Trattle Street. Tickets range from $20 to $40 per person.

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Fort Langley Jazz Festival

Cool Blues Show

There are also ticketed concerts at Fort Langley Community Park, located at 9089 Nash Street. It’s just a block or two from the Fort Langley Cemetery and St. Andrew’s Church.

In 2026, the Cool Blues Show happens on Friday, July 24th, and Saturday, July 25th, from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm and 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm respectively. At the park, there are multiple concerts with Blues & Roots music. There are also food trucks, a beer garden and an artisan market.

This year, eight bands are performing over the two-day event. The first headliner is Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar. Other bands include Blackburn Brothers, Big Dave McLean, and Them Ordinary Things.

Single-day admission starts at about $75 for guests ages 12+. Those under the age of 12 enter for free. Regular admission becomes more costly as the event date approaches.

See the official Cool Blues Show page for more details.

The Passion of Amy Winehouse Tribute

On Thursday, July 23rd, 2026, there is another ticketed concert at the Chief Sepass Theatre. It takes place from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. The show is a tribute to the legendary Amy Winehouse.

Attendees can expect a dynamic tribute featuring some of Amy Winehouse’s most iconic tunes. Tickets cost $45 in advance and $50 at the door (if it doesn’t sell out).

See the Fort Langley Jazz Festival website to learn more about The Passion of Amy Winehouse Tribute Concert.

Generation X Meets Next Gen with Laila Biali

On Sunday, July 26th, 2026, Chief Sepass Theatre hosts the Generation X Meets Next Gen with Liala Biali show. It runs from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The unique concert features performances by Liala Biali as well as emerging musicians.

Tickets range from $25 to $55 each depending on your age and how much in advance you buy your ticket.

For more details about the event, visit the Fort Langley Jazz Festival website.

Jazz AWE

The closing show of the 2026 Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival takes place on Sunday, July 26th. It’s a Jazz Alternative Workshop Experience (Jazz AWE) featuring the Brentwood Hymn Swing Quartet.

The show is a musical edition of a Sunday church experience. It’s held at St. Andrews Chapel at 9025 Glover Road. Admission is by donation, and advanced registration is required.

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Festival Art and Culture

On the weekend of July 25th and 26th, 2026, there are also art-related activities for all ages. Unlike in previous years, when the street across from Community Hall was blocked off for the Art Zone, this year’s art-related activities are spread out around the festival venues.

There are face painting and colouring stations outside Community Hall, as well as art displays inside the Olde Library Space. There are also live painting sessions with Susan J. Falk on the Saturday, plus a free sketching workshop on the Sunday.

In 2026 there are also ticketed art workshops to sign up for. Topics include painting, Salish weaving and Mehndi.

For full details about the art-related activities at the festival, visit the Fort Langley Jazz Festival website.

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Jazz Festival Crowds in Fort Langley

Free Concerts on the Weekend

In 2026 there are free outdoor performances to enjoy on the Saturday and Sunday of July 25th and 26th.

This year’s event features two stages. The Community Hall Main Stage showcases the festival’s headlining acts. There’s also the Youth & Emerging Artist Stage outside the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station.

2026 stage schedules are below. (Note: Exact details are subject to change.)

Community Hall Main Stage Schedule

Saturday, July 25th, 2026

11:00 am – The Lawless Firm
12:15 pm – Elise Boulanger and Band
1:30 pm – Ard ‘N Saul
3:00 pm – Russell Wallace and Snukwa7

Sunday, July 26th, 2026

10:00 am – Elisa Thorn
11:30 am – Curbside Collective
12:45 pm – The Philly Jo Jones Tribute Band
2:00 pm – The Royal Sundowners
3:00 pm – Every Song is a Little Adventure: A Joni Mitchell Project

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Noxious Obs Society Band at Fort Langley Station — Noxious Obs Society at the CNR Station

Youth Stage Schedule

Saturday, July 25th, 2026

12:00 pm – Yazmin Karimjee Quartet
1:00 pm – Wood Land
2:00 pm – Post-Secondary Rising Jazz Star Winner
3:00 pm – Four Good Emperors

Sunday, July 26th, 2026

12:00 pm – Ben Cai Quartet
1:00 pm – Secondary School Rising Jazz Star Winner
2:00 pm – Quartal Voices
3:00 pm – Luke Young Quartet

In addition to the above, there is also the Mardi Gras Strolling Parade on Saturday, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am in 2026. It starts from the site of the Fort Langley Farmers Market at St. Andrew’s United Church and makes its way down Glover Road to the Community Hall. Participating in the parade each year is the RazzMaJazz Ensemble.

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Jazz Musicians Outside Fort Langley Train Station — Mardi Gras Parade Outside the Station Museum

History of the Jazz Festival

The Fort Langley Jazz Festival is a fabulous event. It’s fun, family-friendly and affordable, and it takes place in a beautiful setting. It also features amazing Jazz musicians and concerts.

Since its founding in 2018, the festival has been held as a live event in its first two years and as a primarily virtual event in 2020. In 2021, it ran as a hybrid festival with a mix of pre-recorded, live-streamed and in-person concerts and events. Since 2022, the festival has been fully back with lots of in-person activities each year.

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Jazz Festival Video

Check out the following video, featuring the sights and sounds of the festival from a past year, to give you an idea of what to expect. As you’ll see, there is lots of live music, art displays, and food to enjoy.

Featured in the video are Mike Vaneyes (in the distance), Blues Hoodoo, the local Rotary Club (at the pancake breakfast), and the Conga Cartel.

Tips & Advice

Below are some tips and suggestions to help you make the most of your Fort Langley Jazz Festival experience.

TIP #1: You can park for free on various streets in the town of Fort Langley. Go early, though, to improve your chances of finding a spot that doesn’t require you to walk too far. Parking is also available at 8870 Glover Road (in the parking lot of the Fort Langley Evangelical Free Church) and at 9095 Glover Road (at Living Waters Church).

TIP #2: Take your own blanket or chair to sit on.

TIP #3: If it’s a sunny day, don’t forget to take a hat and sunscreen. Bottled water is a good idea, too.

TIP #4: Don’t spend all your time at the main stage in front of the Community Hall. Walk around and explore the area and all the activities on offer.

TIP #5: Dogs are allowed at the festival as long as they are on a leash. You are also welcome to bring your own food. There are food trucks, though, so you can buy your meals and snacks on-site or around town, too.

TIP #6: The festival venue is smoke-free. That extends to vaping and other products legalised in Canada.

TIP #7: While you’re in the area, consider visiting the Fort Langley National Historic Site. It’s a very interesting place.

TIP #8: Instead of travelling back and forth to the festival each day, consider staying at the Fort Camping campground at Brae Island Regional Park. An alternative experience is renting oTENTiks at the Fort Langley Historic Site.

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