2026 Global Celebrations

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City: Hamilton 3216

Organizer(s): Arc en Ciel Jazz & Blues

2026 International Jazz Day (MADE in Hamilton, New Zealand)

In-Person
04/26
14:00
International Jazz Day is a global celebration with more than 190 participating countries. Join us for a jam session at MADE in Hamilton on Sunday 26 April 2026, 2 to 5pm.
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City: Christchurch

Organizer(s): Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival

Big Band Bash

In-Person
04/30
18:00
Three 18 piece bands take the stage at Fat Eddie’s on the Terrace in Ōtautahi Christchurch for 5 hours of Big Band Jazz. Featuring Garden City Big Band, Sideline Swing and, celebrating their 10 ...
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City: Auckland

Organizer(s): Marcellin College

Jazz Saints

In-Person
04/30
18:00
An evening of live Jazz presented by students of Marcellin College, Auckland, NZ. Organised and mentored by Dr Opeloge Ah Sam who is the Head of Music at Marcellin College. With some special gue...
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City: Nelson

Organizer(s): Nelson Jazz Club

The “Jazz Age”

In-Person
04/30
19:00
The “Jazz Age” is a look into the two most critical decades in jazz history. A period when jazz expanded beyond New Orleans to reach audiences worldwide. These years encompassed the Roarin...
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City: Whanganui

Organizer(s): Whanganui Jazz for UNESCO

WHANGANUI CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY

In-Person
04/30
19:00
Welcome to our eighth annual celebration of IJD. Whanganui has championed this UNESCO initiative since 2018 by introducing our student population to the wonders of jazz music. This year’s theme ...
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