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Vancouver International Jazz Festival 2025 – Celebrating 40 Years of Jazz in Vancouver
📅 Dates:
Friday, June 20 to Tuesday, July 1, 2025
🔹 Locations:
Various venues across Vancouver, BC
🎟 Admission:
Free & Ticketed Shows
📍 Address:
Multiple venues in Downtown Vancouver, East Vancouver, and beyond
🔗 Website:
One of Canada’s Premier Music Events Returns for Its 40th Anniversary
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival 2025, presented by Coastal Jazz, celebrates four decades of musical excellence from June 20 to July 1. Experience more than a week of incredible performances at iconic venues, outdoor stages, and neighbourhood spaces around the city.
As British Columbia’s largest not-for-profit music presenter, Coastal Jazz has built a legacy of hosting top-tier local and international talent since 1985. From large downtown concerts to intimate club gigs and pop-up sets in public spaces, the festival captures the spirit of community, accessibility, and musical exploration.
🎧 What to Expect
- Over 150 performances across Vancouver
- Free public concerts during Downtown Jazz Weekend (June 21–22)
- Bentall Centre Series (June 23–27) with free live shows
- Pay What You Can admission options to keep events accessible
- Ocean Artworks Shows for only $15 (tickets at the door)
- World-class artists in jazz, blues, world, and experimental genres
📅 Highlight Dates
- Opening Night: Friday, June 20, 2025
- Downtown Jazz Weekend: June 21–22 at šxʇˀɬɛ̌nəq Xwtl'e7énḏ Square and Robson Street
- Canada Day Finale: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Free shows at Ocean Artworks
📲 Tickets & Admission
Tickets for headline events can be purchased through Showpass.
- Prices vary by venue and seating
- Free and Pay What You Can options available
- Some $15 door-only tickets for Ocean Artworks (cash/credit)
- Tickets are transferable but non-refundable
For ticket inquiries and accessibility accommodations, contact:
Phone: 604-872-5200 ext 5
Toll-free: 1-888-438-5200 ext 5
Email: boxoffice@coastaljazz.ca
🏨 About Coastal Jazz
Formed in 1985, the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society is committed to fostering jazz and creative music in Vancouver. The organization runs community initiatives, youth programs, and year-round presentations of top Canadian and international performers.
🌐 Getting Around
Use the TransLink Trip Planner to travel easily between venues using SkyTrain, bus, or SeaBus. Parking is limited at some locations, so public transit or biking is recommended.
