Melbourne Int'l Jazz Festival

Australia's largest jazz festival | 16–25 October 2026

[Arts Review @arts_review]

Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) returns for its 27th year bringing together a hotbed of international and local talent to Australia’s jazz capital from 18 – 27 October 2024.
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[scenestr @scenestr]

With a collective tally of 34 Grammy wins, Melbourne International Jazz Festival launches its 2024 programme. @MelbJazzFest - https://t.co/N0iDmp6e7q

[Limelight @LimelightArtsAu]

With a collective tally of 34 Grammy wins and one Oscar statuette, the artists performing at @MelbJazzFest this year are among the giants of the genre.
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[Melbourne Int'l Jazz Festival @MelbJazzFest]

We're back from 18 to 27 October, with an incredible line-up of more than 100 performances from over 400 artists—featuring global giants like @herbiehancock , @EspeSpalding and @MarcusMiller959 alongside numerous local legends. Tix on sale now: https://t.co/WkN0Ar1VJw

[Herbie Hancock @herbiehancock]

Herbie and his band @MelbJazzFest with @MarcusMiller959 and Bumpy on sale now

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[Herbie Hancock @herbiehancock]

Herbie will be bringing his band back to Australia and New Zealand for a run of shows in October. Check the official site for show and ticketing info

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Living legend @herbiehancock headlines an epic evening at the Bowl to kick off the 2024 Festival, joined on the line-up by the incomparable @MarcusMiller959. Tix on sale Tue 9 July, 1pm. https://t.co/34SIiccXJu

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If you missed the chance to experience Nduduzo Makhathini’s other-worldly set (recorded live at The JazzLab at MIJF 2023) on @ABCJazz last weekend—catch it tonight on Jazztrack Live @10pm AEDT. Or re-live the magic right now online: https://t.co/c508tFxEbI @nduduzomakh

[Melbourne Int'l Jazz Festival @MelbJazzFest]

Don’t miss the premiere broadcast of saxophonist, composer and bandleader Cheryl Durongpisitkul’s 'Take Note' commission—recorded live at MIJF 2023—this weekend on @ABCJazz (Sat 4pm AEDT). And check out our latest interview with Cheryl: https://t.co/Zb7ApgnGmA

[Melbourne Int'l Jazz Festival @MelbJazzFest]

Block out your Saturday afternoons in March... Tune in to @ABCJazz (4pm AEDT) to hear a selection of world-class concerts recorded live at MIJF 2023, feat. performances by Ingrid Jensen, @SFJAZZCollectiv, @nduduzomakh, Cheryl Durongpisitkul & more: https://t.co/DDPTVC35A4

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We’re looking for our next ‘Take Note’ Jazz Leader—a game-changing opportunity for an emerging-mid-career female or gender diverse Victorian-based jazz musician. Applications are now open until Monday 26 February 2024. Read more and apply: https://t.co/FLzouFgE5X

[Melbourne Int'l Jazz Festival @MelbJazzFest]

New Year! More Jazz! 🙌Put the dates in your diary: MIJF 2024 | 18–27 October 2024. And if you’re looking to get the most out of your MIJF experience this year, 2024 Jazz Club memberships are now on sale. Plenty of perks—whether jazz is your newest passion or your life-long love.

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A huge thanks to our MIJF community for making 2023 such an extraordinary year! From our audiences, the 550+ local & int'l artists in the 10-day festival; valued partners, donors & volunteers—we are so grateful. Have a safe and happy festive season ahead!
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Get ready… Global music icon, @ChakaKhan headlines an unparalleled line-up of more than 100 electrifying events and performances, featuring over 450 international giants and Australia’s leading jazz artists at MIJF 2023! Full program | On Sale Now. https://t.co/qEN4ILZMMY

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FOUR MAJOR NEW MIJF 2023 CONCERTS ANNOUNCED! Get ready for: Cécile McLorin Salvant, SFJAZZ Collective, William Barton with Nduduzo Makhathini and GoGo Penguin joining previously announced Lisa Simone and Makaya McCraven.
On sale now! https://t.co/SsrLHghssV

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MIJF, together with the @AustArtOrch are extremely excited to announce that we have selected multi-award-winning artist Bumpy for the MIJF 2023 First Nations Artist Residency Program.

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[Melbourne Int'l Jazz Festival @MelbJazzFest]

Announcing MIJF’s 2023 Take Note Jazz Leader, Melbourne-based composer and saxophonist, Cheryl Durongpisitkul.

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[ABC Jazz @ABCJazz]

FYI: applications are closing soon!
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[Melbourne Int'l Jazz Festival @MelbJazzFest]

Applications for our First Nations Artist Residency Program are closing on Tuesday 28 March!

Apply now:
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