The annual Beaches International Jazz Festival showcases jazz, blues, big band, vocalists, African, Caribbean, reggae, hip-hop, South American, Latin, rhythm and blues and more. The event takes places at several venues across the Queen East/Beaches area and boasts an eclectic line-up.
The fest includes workshops, jam sessions, kids events and a streetfest on top of the performances.
July 27 & 28
The OLG Main Stage at Kew Gardens stage is our global “listening post”. Bands that headline this stage come with a story to share. It’s a unique opportunity to witness up close and personal, jazz musicians who’ve created a special buzz on the international music scene. Featuring non-stop free concerts all weekend long in the heart of the Beach community.
This year we’ve chosen to locate our Youth Stage to the west of the Kew Gardens Main Stage for increased visibility. Featuring the talents of the National Youth Jazz Combo and Jazz Workshop Ensembles.
More info and performance schedule click here
LATIN SQUARE
Boardwalk next to Leuty Lifeguard Station
BIG BAND STAGE
West of Lee Avenue
Boardwalk Place
Northern Dancer Blvd. and Lakeshore Blvd East
July 26 - 28
Where Jazz meets Salsa and more. An irresistible lakeside combination that bridges jazz sounds with Latin flavours from the Caribbean. Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia. It’s a feast for the ears and the feet! Who says you need to travel to the Tropics to find it! Located south of Kew Gardens stage, at the foot of Lee Avenue next to the Beach Boardwalk. Featuring local and international bands, dance lessons and more.
Latin Square’s dance lessons are FREE interactive, open to the public and suitable for all age groups. No registration required.
More info and performance schedule click here
LATIN SQUARE
Boardwalk next to Leuty Lifeguard Station
BIG BAND STAGE
West of Lee Avenue
Boardwalk Place
Northern Dancer Blvd. and Lakeshore Blvd East
July 26 - 28
Where Jazz meets Salsa and more. An irresistible lakeside combination that bridges jazz sounds with Latin flavours from the Caribbean. Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia. It’s a feast for the ears and the feet! Who says you need to travel to the Tropics to find it! Located south of Kew Gardens stage, at the foot of Lee Avenue next to the Beach Boardwalk. Featuring local and international bands, dance lessons and more.
Latin Square’s dance lessons are FREE interactive, open to the public and suitable for all age groups. No registration required.
More info and performance schedule click here
STREETFEST - July 25 - 27
StreetFest is a Beaches International Jazz Festival signature event showcasing the finest in Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, Smooth, Post-Bop, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Funk, R&B and Soul sounds that Toronto has to offer. Upwards of 50 Canadian bands entertain you along a 2 km stretch of Queen Street East, closed for this occasion. It’s an annual pilgrimage for tens of thousands of patrons who come out on the Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday to groove to the music, swing to the sounds and soak in the street scene and ambience.
More info and performance schedule click here
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