Manly Jazz

Slip on your dancing shoes and swing into Manly for a weekend of incredible music from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September 2024.

Now in its 47th year it’s Australia’s longest running jazz festival and is renowned for its beautiful location, its stellar line up of musicians and its laidback beach vibes.

This year’s lineup will not disappoint with the return of one of the hottest jazz ensembles, Hot Potato Band other headline acts including the Funkophilia, Flashy Dashbacks Organ Trio, , Blue Rhythm Band, Damon Poppleton Quartet, Spyglass Gypsies, , and more.

Music lovers can catch performances on the event’s four stages: Manly Beachfront, Sydney Road, Manly Town Hall forecourt and St Matthew’s Church. Roving performers will keep the music going as you move from stage to stage by playing jazz along The Corso, laneways and Manly Wharf.

The fun kicks off on Friday from 4pm at the new Bucketty’s Jazz Garden in The Corso – bringing their local brews this is the perfect place to relax, listen to great music, and enjoy an amazing range of food and drinks. Or check out the roving entertainment and a variety of performances in-venue nearby.

Our outdoor stages kick off from 10am Saturday through 6pm Sunday with everything from traditional New Orleans Jazz to blues, roots, funk and soul that will keep you toe-tapping, finger-snapping, and dancing your way through the weekend.

From 3pm on Sunday visitors can join in on a jazz parade down The Corso to the beachfront, led by the lively Hot Potato Band who will then perform on stage.

Save the date and get ready for an awesome weekend of live music. For more information, visit our website and follow @manlyjazz on socials. Full program announced on 26 August.