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Vancouver Jazz Festival Concert Venues

June 1, 2025

The Vancouver International Jazz Festival offers numerous free and ticketed concerts in downtown Vancouver, Granville Island, and on the North Shore.

Performances take place at the venues listed below on various days between the third week of June and Canada Day most years. In 2026 the festival runs from June 19th until July 5th.

Visit coastaljazz.ca for the festival’s official website.

This article contains information about the following 2026 venues:

Click on any of the above links to jump to a specific location, or continue reading to learn about all the different concerts across Vancouver in 2026. Or, click Free Jazz Festival Music Lineup for a list of last year’s free concerts organized by date.

Vancouver’s Jazz Festival Venues

The Vancouver International Jazz Festival takes place from June 19th to July 5th in 2026.

Below you’ll find a list of all performances happening this year (organized by location). See our Vancouver International Jazz Festival article for more information about the festival in general.

Note: Concert dates, times, performers and other details are subject to change.

Water Street Cafe

This live music venue is located inside Water St. Café. The building is located at 300 Water Street in Gastown. The schedule of concerts at 2nd Floor Gastown is listed below. Prices for shows in 2026 cost $20 per person.

The Steve Lloyd Smith Trio – June 26th, 2026 (6:30 pm).
Nightingale North – June 27th, 2026 (6:30 pm).
Ikuko May Quartet – June 28th, 2026 (6:30 pm).
Hamilton Street Swing – June 29th, 2026 (6:30 pm).
MC 4 – June 30th, 2026 (6:30 pm).
Souldriver – July 1st, 2026 (6:30 pm).
The Jake Huse Quartet – July 2nd, 2026 (6:30 pm).
Dutch Robinson Trio – July 3rd, 2026 (6:30 pm).
Ballads, Bossas, and Blues – July 4th, 2026 (6:30 pm).
K-Sonic Jazz Set – July 5th, 2026 (6:30 pm).

See the Coastal Jazz website for full details about this festival.

BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts

Located at Capilano University at 2055 Purcell Way in North Vancouver, the BlueShore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts hosts a few ticketed concerts in 2026. Admission ranges from $32 to $42. The schedule for late June is below.

Ron Di Lauro Sextet – Kind of Blue: Tribute to Miles Davis – June 22nd, 2026 (7:30 pm).
Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra ft. Darynn Dean – June 25th, 2026 (7:30 pm).
Krystle Dos Santos – Songs in the Key of Life: A Celebration of Stevie Wonder – June 26th, 2026 (7:30 pm).

Brasserie Coquette

The French restaurant in Kitsilano hosts a series of free shows this year. Those who want to enjoy the music have to dine as well.

Paul Caldwell – June 28th, 2026 (6:00 pm).
The Lesley Branton Trio – June 29th, 2026 (6:00 pm).
The Dog Ears – June 30th, 2026 (6:00 pm).
Steve Lloyd Smith Trio – July 1st, 2026 (6:00 pm).
Van Django Trio – July 2nd, 2026 (6:00 pm).
Mad Jazz Live – July 5th, 2026 (6:00 pm).

Dunsmuir Patio

The Dunsmuir Patio is located at the Bentall Centre at 1055 Dunsmuir Street in downtown Vancouver. There are a few free shows here as part of the festival this year.

William Chernoff’s Western Red Cedar – June 26th, 2026 (12:00 pm).
Clara Lin Trio – June 29th, 2026 (12:00 pm).
My Sister Maria – June 30th, 2026 (12:00 pm).
Ben Frost Quartet – July 2nd, 2026 (12:00 pm).
ISBN – July 3rd, 2026 (1:00 pm).

See the Coastal Jazz website for full details about this festival.

Frankie’s Jazz Club

Located at 755 Beatty Street, Frankie’s Jazz Club hosts multiple concerts throughout the 2026 festival. Prices vary depending on the show, ranging from $17.50 up to $30 per person. The schedule for this venue is listed below.

Arvind Ramdas Quintet – June 27th, 2026 (8:00 pm).
Van Django – June 28th, 2026 (6:00 pm).
John Lee Trio Celebrates Ahmad Jamal – June 29th, 2026 (8:00 pm).
Christ Gestrin Quartet – June 30th, 2026 (8:00 pm).
Jodi Proznick Quartet – July 1st, 2026 (8:00 pm).
Bonnie Northgraves – July 3rd, 2026 (8:00 pm).
Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon – July 4th, 2026 (8:00 pm).
Cory Weeds Meets Jerry Weldon – July 5th, 2026 (6:00 pm).

Georgia Steet Jazz Concert Crowds — Georgia Street Plaza

Georgia Street Stage

This stage is in the north plaza outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at the corner of Georgia Street and Hornby. Shows at this location are free to enjoy.

Ruthie Ha Big Band – June 27th, 2026 (1:30 pm).
Bonnie Northgraves and The Big Loud – June 27th, 2026 (3:15 pm).
ADHD – June 27th, 2026 (4:45 pm).
The Rumble ft. Big Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. – June 27th, 2026 (6:30 pm).
Leenalchi – June 27th, 2026 (8:30 pm).
Mike WT Allen’s Space Elevator – June 28th, 2026 (1:30 pm).
Missy D – June 28th, 2026 (3:15 pm).
Julian Borkowski Quintet – June 28th, 2026 (4:45 pm).
Étran de L’Aïr – June 28th, 2026 (6:30 pm).
GeminiCrab – Malika Tiolien + Caulder Nash – June 28th, 2026 (8:30 pm).

Concert Video

Check out the video below for an idea of what a concert experience is like at the Georgia Street Stage. The video was filmed outside the Vancouver Art Gallery during the 2022 Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

Granville Island Locations

Jazz concerts take place most days on Granville Island during the Vancouver International Jazz Festival at a few locations. There are three different stages with live music. In most cases, admission is pay-what-you-can.

Ocean Art Works Stage Concerts

An outdoor pavilion with a roof overhead, Ocean Art Works is located at 1531 Johnston Street on Granville Island. The location made its festival debut in 2021 and has quickly become a much-used venue. 2026 shows are below. A few cost $15 to attend, while others are pay-what-you-can.

Honeybear, The Band – June 26th, 2026 (8:30 pm).
5 Nights in Paradise: Dane – June 26th, 2026 (10:30 pm).
James Vickers Band – June 27th, 2026 (4:00 pm).
SHEBAD – June 27th, 2026 (8:30 pm).
5 Nights in Paradise: Special Surprise Guest – June 27th, 2026 (10:30 pm).
Erin Propp – June 28th, 2026 (4:00 pm).
Wallgrin + Devours – June 28th, 2026 (8:30 pm).
Company B Jazz Band – July 1st, 2026 (12:00 pm).
Ard n’ Saul – July 1st, 2026 (2:25 pm).
Dave Sikulo Trio ft. Sean Cronin and Dan Gaucher – July 1st, 2026 (5:30 pm).
Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers ft. Kia Kadiri and Yoro Noukoussi – July 1st, 2026 (8:15 pm).
Erika Chow’s General Assembly – July 2nd, 2026 (4:00 pm).
Rich Hope – July 2nd, 2026 (8:30 pm).
Malleus Trio with Cuong Vu – July 3rd, 2026 (4:00 pm).
Chopping Spree! – July 3rd, 2026 (8:30 pm).
5 Nights in Paradise: Pacific Rhythm – July 3rd, 2026 (10:30 pm).
Sofia Avelino: Como Nossos Pais – July 4th, 2026 (4:00 pm).
Persian Party – July 4th, 2026 (8:30 pm).
5 Nights in Paradise: Prado Monroe & ZDBT – July 4th, 2026 (10:30 pm).
Woodland Critter Quartet– July 5th, 2026 (4:00 pm).
Midnight Boogaloo – July 5th, 2026 (8:30 pm).
5 Nights in Paradise: Kozue – July 5th, 2026 (10:30 pm).

See the Coastal Jazz website for full details about this festival.

Performance Works Stage Concerts

Performance Works is located at 1218 Cartwright Street. It’s in the far southeast corner of Granville Island not far from Ron Basford Park. 2026 concerts are listed below. Some are pay what you can, while others cost $35 each.

David Blake NYC Quartet – July 1st, 2026 (1:30 pm).
Voodoo: The Music of D’Angelo – July 1st, 2026 (7:30 pm).
Jillian Lebeck’s Starlight – July 2nd, 2026 (1:30 pm).
MA:Q & Sharon Minemoto Quartet – July 2nd, 2026 (7:30 pm).
Brad Turner Quartet – July 3rd, 2026 (1:30 pm).
Cellar Live 25th Anniversary: Cory Weeds Little Big Band ft. Jerry Weldon & Noah Franche-Nolan Trio – July 3rd, 2026 (7:30 pm).
The Offering of Curtis Andrews – July 4th, 2026 (1:30 pm).
Haleluya Hailu Plays Ethiopia – July 4th, 2026 (7:30 pm).
Vancouver Youth Jazz Orchestra – July 5th, 2026 (1:30 pm).
Stranger Friends Orchestra ft. Fredrik Ljungkvist – July 5th, 2026 (7:30 pm).

Revue Stage Concerts

Located at 1601 Johnston Street, the Revue Stage features both pay-what-you-can shows and ticketed shows costing $30 to $40 per person. The 2026 schedule is below.

Dream Baby Dream (Short Film) – July 1st, 2026 (5:00 pm).
Immix – July 1st, 2026 (5:00 pm).
Talking Pictures with Fredrik Ljungkvist – July 1st, 2026 (9:00 pm).
Steve Gunn “Music for Writers” – July 2nd, 2026 (5:00 pm).
Patrick Shiroishi and Nick Yacyshyn with Lee Hutzulak – July 2nd, 2026 (9:00 pm).
Tony Wilson Flowers for Albert – July 3rd, 2026 (5:00 pm).
Wendy Eisenberg Viewfinder – July 3rd, 2026 (9:00 pm).
Time Flies – July 3rd, 2026 (11:30 pm).
Spirits Rejoice: The Music of Louis Moholo-Moholo – July 4th, 2026 (5:00 pm).
Amina Claudine Myers “Solace of the Mind” – July 4th, 2026 (9:00 pm).
Improv Karaoke – July 4th, 2026 (11:30 pm).
Ben Brown & Stefan Christoff – July 5th, 2026 (5:00 pm).
Qalandar with Guest Neelamjit Dhillon – July 5th, 2026 (9:00 pm).

Seagull by Granville Market Sign — A Seagull at Granville Island

Zameen Art House Concerts

Zameen Art House is located at 1515 Anderson Street. Tickets for shows at this venue during the 2026 festival are all pay-what-you-can.

Song Form // Less: Caley Watts // Kevin Romain – July 1st, 2026 (2:30 pm).
Song Form // Less: Wendy Eisenberg // Lisa Cay Miller – July 2nd, 2026 (2:30 pm).
Song Form // Less: Steve Gunn // Karen Ng – July 3rd, 2026 (2:30 pm).
Song Form // Less: Sean Cronin // Patrick Shiroishi – July 4th, 2026 (2:30 pm).
Song Form // Less: Amina Claudine Myers // Peggy Lee – July 5th, 2026 (2:30 pm).

See the Coastal Jazz website for full details about this festival.

Guilt & Co.

Guilt & Company is a bar at #1 Alexander Street in Gastown. It’s also a popular place for live music throughout most of the year. During the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the venue hosts shows daily between June 26th and July 5th. The 2026 schedule of performances is below. Entry costs about $8 to $15 per set.

The Zach Saunders Trio – June 26th, 2026 (7:00 pm).
Tanika Charles – June 26th, 2026 (10:00 pm).
The Marcus Abramzik Band – June 27th, 2026 (7:00 pm).
Cannery Row – June 27th, 2026 (10:00 pm).
Lenny Pallerstein – June 28th, 2026 (7:00 pm).
The Gang – June 28th, 2026 (9:00 pm).
Steffanie Davis – June 29th, 2026 (7:00 pm).
Uno Mas Trio – June 29th, 2026 (9:00 pm).
Scotty Hills – June 30th, 2026 (7:00 pm).
Petunia & The Vipers – June 30th, 2026 (9:00 pm).
Mya Lowe – July 1st, 2026 (7:00 pm).
The JD Rich Trio – July 1st, 2026 (9:00 pm).
Sarah Stark – July 2nd, 2026 (7:00 pm).
Groundup ft. Tiffany Rivera – July 2nd, 2026 (9:30 pm).
Leah Barley – July 3rd, 2026 (7:00 pm).
Ezra Kwizera – July 3rd, 2026 (10:00 pm).
Monty Biggins – July 4th, 2026 (7:00 pm).
Confiture – July 4th, 2026 (10:00 pm).
David Ward – July 5th, 2026 (7:00 pm).
Teresa Marie & The Three – July 5th, 2026 (9:00 pm).

La Fabrique St. George Winery

La Fabrique St. George Winery is at 7 East 7th Avenue in Vancouver. During the 2026 Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the venue offers five different concerts. Details are listed below. Admission for each show costs $20.

Brad Turner Quartet – June 27th, 2026 (2:00 pm).
Bill Coon Trio – June 28th, 2026 (2:00 pm).
Julian Borkowski Quartet – July 1st, 2026 (6:00 pm).
The Smog Quartet – July 4th, 2026 (2:00 pm).
Bruno Hubert Trio – July 5th, 2026 (2:00 pm).

Jazz at North Van Civic Plaza — North Vancouver’s Civic Plaza

North Shore Jazz Concerts

In 2026 there is a pair of free Jazz concerts at the City of North Vancouver’s Civic Plaza, located at 126 West 14th Street.

Ensemble Constellation and Guests – June 20th, 2026 (1:00 pm).
Sofia Avelino Sings Elis Regina – June 27th, 2026 (1:00 pm).

There’s also the show below, which takes place at Lynn Valley Village. The exact address is 1277 Lynn Valley Road.

Ivan Hartle – June 21st, 2026 (1:00 pm).

See the Coastal Jazz website for full details about this festival.

Lynn Valley Concert — An Outdoor Concert in Lynn Valley

Prophecy Bar

Prophecy is an underground cocktail bar below the Rosewood Hotel Georgia. Its address is 801 West Georgia Street. The bar hosts four shows during this year’s festival. Tickets to all of them cost $12.

Fuego en Tres – June 28th, 2026 (4:30 pm).
Jimi – June 29th, 2026 (4:30 pm).
Malcolm Aiken Quartet – June 30th, 2026 (4:30 pm).
Makeshift Rhythm & Blues Band – July 1st, 2026 (4:30 pm).

Robson Street Sounds of Youth Stage

Location: Outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at the corner of Robson Street and Howe. Concerts are free to attend.

Sounds of Youth: Day One – June 27th, 2026 (1:00 pm).
Sounds of Youth: Day Two – June 28th, 2026 (1:00 pm).

Robson Street at Jazz Festival — Robson Street Stage

Tyrant Studios

Tyrant Studios is located at 1019 Seymour Street in Vancouver. The live music venue hosts ticketed shows during this year’s festival. Admission to each costs about $20.

Jimi James Fraser Quintet – June 25th, 2026 (9:30 pm).
Tess Meckling Quartet – June 26th, 2026 (9:30 pm).
Greasy G and The Poole Party ft. JAKITO! – June 27th, 2026 (9:30 pm).
Chris Fraser Organ Trio with John Lee and Joe Poole – June 28th, 2026 (9:30 pm).
Alex Marr and The Ragwater Dogs – June 29th, 2026 (9:30 pm).
Tom Wherrett Trio with Cuong Vu – June 30th, 2026 (9:30 pm).
Smurf – July 1st, 2026 (9:30 pm).
Neelamjit Dhillon Ensemble – July 2nd, 2026 (9:30 pm).
Lacrema: Lebeck – July 3rd, 2026 (9:30 pm).
The New Marauders – July 4th, 2026 (9:30 pm).
The Connection Quartet – July 5th, 2026 (9:30 pm).