Halifax Jazz Festival
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| Halifax Jazz Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Jazz festival |
| Location | Atlantic Canada |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Attendance | 55,000 |
| Website | www |
The TD Halifax Jazz Festival, formerly known as the Atlantic Jazz Festival, is the oldest jazz festival and largest summer festival in Atlantic Canada, being held annually since 1987. Designated a Hallmark Event by the Halifax Regional Municipality, the event spans two weekends (9 nights, 8 days), attracts up to 55,000 visitors, involves 450 volunteers and employs over 350 local musicians.[1]
Core programming includes jazz music, complemented with presentations of world, roots, blues, Latin, R&B, and other music styles.[2] Since 2023, locations of performances included the TD Main Stage,[3] St. Matthew's United Church, and The Carleton.[4][5] While paid passes and tickets to individual shows are available, the festival always includes a host of free programming during the day.[5]
The festival includes the Halifax Jazz Festivals Music Education Program.[6] These programs include Jazz Labs, which are free events for the public,[6] and the Creative Music Workshop, an eight-day intensive program which provides students with instruction on skills like performing improvisational jazz.[7]
