City centre comes alive with jazz, blues and funk!

Downtown Carnival

Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of New Zealand’s finest musicians, performing live on multiple stages and in top-notch bars and restaurants in the Strand, Wharf Street, and Red Square.

Celebrate Easter with Aotearoa New Zealand’s top musicians, performing live at the Strand, Wharf Street, and Red Square.

Dance outdoors to spectacular acts on the five stages or relax inside bars and restaurants and listen to live music

Jump to the sounds of some of your favourite festival bands. Latin and world jazz from Radio Rebelde, Candombe-jazz from Uruguayan The Charruas, the irrepressible Miho’s Jazz Orchestra, funk it up with Lou’ana, classic swing from BOP’s own Jeremy Hantler and the Nature Boys, local blues favourites Kokomo, Wellington’s Funky Mama and so much more. Watch out for our full line up announcement.

Enjoy delicious food and beverages from the fine bars and restaurants, while immersing yourself in the festive carnival atmosphere.

Bring the family and enjoy the fabulous new waterfront playground. There is something for everyone to enjoy Downtown!

Jazz Village

Our very own New Orleans French Quarter!

Hurricane Party: Dance up a Storm!

Dance up a Storm!

Cocktail Swing!

Experience the glitz of the Big Band era with hot jazz and cool cocktails

Festival Jam

Head to the Social Club at Mt Maunganui for a great jazz taster

Lockie Bennett’s ‘Boplicity’ Quartet

Bebop Lives!

Jazz at the Jam Factory Series

Join us for a boutique jazz experience.
Date: Sat 19 & Sun 20 April
Stages at Wharf Street, Red Square, and the Strand
12pm – 6pm
Admission:

Entry by Gold coin

Children under 14 Free