JAZZ AT THE JAM FACTORY

The Lockie Bennett Trio

Lockie Bennett is a jazz guitarist based in Wellington, who specialises in bop-oriented music

Lockie is regarded as one of New Zealand’s most in-demand straight-ahead jazz guitarists. Since graduating from the New Zealand School of Music in 2021, Lockie has performed and recorded regularly as both a leader and a side man with some of New Zealand’s top musicians.

The trio features regular faces from the Wellington jazz scene, playing songs made popular by Charlie Parker, Bud Powell and Tadd Dameron.

The Late Late Show

After a day at the festival, enjoy a late-night jam session at the exclusive Tauranga ...

JAZZ AT THE HOT POOLS

Unwind and enjoy a hot soak and live jazz at the Mount Hot Pools.

VINTAGE CAR PARADE

This is always a favourite with all the family.

SWIM ‘N’ JAZZ

Dive into the vibrant afternoon at the Dave Hume Pools in Katikati

COCKTAIL SWING

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

EVERYTHING IN ITS RIGHT PLACE

Tauranga Big Band. Taking its name from the Radiohead classic.
Sunday 29th March 2026
The Jam Factory | Historic Village
7pm – 8.30pm
Admission:
  • $30 GA
  • $25 Concession/Earlybird
  • $25 Jazz Society Members $20 Student/Child

* Service fees apply