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 2027 and runs from July 22nd to 25th with the Cool Blues Show running on July 23rd and 24th.

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The Fort Langley Jazz Festival

In 2027 the Fort Langley Jazz Festival runs from Thursday, July 22nd until Sunday, July 25th. 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 24th and 25th. 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 wine tasting. The event takes place on Friday, July 23rd, and Saturday, July 24th. Hours on both days are from 4:00 to 10:00 pm.

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

Fort Langley Jazz with Christine Jensen

Ticketed Events

Below is information about ticketed events during the festival. 2027 details for most are to be confirmed.

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 was the big-band jazz concert with the Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra and special guest Joanna Wallfisch. The performance took place from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Thursday, July 23rd. It was held at the Chief Sepass Theatre, located at 9096 Trattle Street. Tickets ranged from $20 to $40 per person.

As of November 2026, details about the 2027 event are to be confirmed. Visit the Fort Langley Jazz Festival website for the latest information.

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 2027, the Cool Blues Show happens on Friday, July 23rd, and Saturday, July 24th, from 4:00 pm until 10:00 pm. At the park, there are multiple concerts with Blues & Roots music. There are also food trucks, a beer garden and an artisan market.

The 2027 event features ten bands over the two days. One group performing on Friday is Blue Moon Marquee. Saturday features Angelique Francis. The full lineup is to be confirmed.

Single-day admission starts at about $70. 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 was another ticketed concert at the Chief Sepass Theatre. It took place from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. The show was a tribute to the legendary Amy Winehouse.

Attendees enjoyed a dynamic tribute featuring some of Amy Winehouse’s most iconic tunes. Tickets cost $45 in advance and $50 at the door.

See the Fort Langley Jazz Festival website to learn more about The Passion of Amy Winehouse Tribute Concert from 2026.

Generation X Meets Next Gen with Laila Biali

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

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

For more details about the 2026 event, visit the Fort Langley Jazz Festival website.

Jazz AWE

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

The show was a musical edition of a Sunday church experience. It was held at St. Andrews Chapel at 9025 Glover Road. Admission was by donation, and advanced registration was required. 2027 details are to be confirmed.

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Festival Art and Culture

On the weekend of the 2026 festival, there were 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, the art-related activities in 2026 were spread out around the festival venues.

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

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

For full details about the art-related activities at the festival, visit the Fort Langley Jazz Festival website. 2027 details may or may not be similar.

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Jazz Festival Crowds in Fort Langley

Free Concerts on the Weekend

In 2027 there will likely be free outdoor performances to enjoy on the Saturday and Sunday of July 24th and 25th. Exact details, however, are to be confirmed.

The event in 2026 featured two stages. The Community Hall Main Stage showcased the festival’s headlining acts. There was also the Youth & Emerging Artist Stage outside the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station.

Stage schedules from 2026 are below.

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 was also the Mardi Gras Strolling Parade on Saturday, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am in 2026. It started from the site of the Fort Langley Farmers Market at St. Andrew’s United Church and made 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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