Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Now in its 27th year, Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) is Australias largest festival of its kindinternationally recognised as one of the worlds great jazz festivals. Across ten days every October, our annual festival brings the joy of jazz to the city streets. With over 100 performances and 450 artists, we draw in crowds of more than 50,000 people each yeartaking over Melbournes iconic spaces and packing out its concert halls. The festivals Modern Masters series brings global icons to Melbourne to play alongside leading and emerging Australian artists at venues like the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Hamer Hall and Melbourne Recital Centre. Each year, we commission new work and present a diverse series of local artists who are actively shaping the definition and future of Australian jazz. Our commitment to accessibility means that at least 35% of our program is free or low cost, ensuring that anyone can experience world-class, live music. Honouring the genres legacy of soc...