Halifax Jazz Festival announces FREE daytime and late-night lineup
On May 30th, Halifax Jazz Festival announced its free programming. There will be daytime programming on the TD Main Stage, Hydrostone Park and the Alderney Ferry Terminal, late-night jams at The Local, as well as the annual Creative Music Workshops and Jazz Labs taking place at the Halifax Central Library.





TD Main Stage Daytime Programming
July 12
11:30 a.m. - Hanlon Brothers Quartet
12:20 p.m. - Son Latino
1:10 p.m. - Paul Rushka Quintet
2:00 p.m. - Nicole Ariana
July 13
11:30 a.m. - Fiola & The Next Quest
12:20 p.m. - Barry Cooke & His Blue Devils
1:10 p.m. - Roxy & The Underground Soul Sound
2:00 p.m. - Kate Wyatt
July 14
11:30 a.m. - NSHJ Funk Unit
12:20 p.m. - Les Moontunes
1:10 p.m. - Tynes & The Superstatics
2:00 p.m. - Marcy Ancheta
July 15
11:30 a.m. - Laura Gallant & Octopus Mountain
12:20 p.m. - Los Primos 25th Anniversary Ft. NSYJO, Jeff Goodspeed & Eclectius
2:00 p.m. - Aline’s Étoile Magique
July 16
11:30 a.m. - Atlantic Sound Machine
12:20 p.m. - Chebucto Big Band
1:10 p.m. - Shejamblues Ft. Linda Carvery & The Sirens of Sol
2:00 p.m. - Wolf Castle & The Moon Illusion
Hydrostone Park Series
July 15
12 p.m. - Mike Cowie
1 p.m. - Keith Hallett
2 p.m. - Malody
3 p.m. - Gabe Mink Three-Bop
July 16
12 p.m. - Jazz Crush! The Karlene Marie Trio
1 p.m. - Miss Aurora Scott
2 p.m. - Caito MacDonald Trio
3 p.m. - Megan Gilhespy
Ferry Terminal Park at Alderney Landing
July 15
10 a.m. - Music for Kids by Razzmatazz
11 a.m. - Paul Baker Trio
12 p.m. - Deez Loopz & Funkosphere Express
1 p.m. - Sly-Fy
Late Night Jam at The Local
July 12 - 7 p.m.
The Mountain of CMW Horns! - Blake/Dourado/Mackelvie/Rampersaud/Cameron/Granelli
July 13 - 7 p.m.
The Music of Michael Blake
July 14 - 7 p.m.
Music and Movement in action! The CMW Faculty Concert
July 15 - 7 p.m.
“Why Can’t I Be Beautiful Like You?” J. Granelli Solo Bass with special guests Colin Mackenzie & Susanne Chui
July 15 - 2 p.m.
Creative Music Workshop - Student Finale Concert
Halifax Central Public Library
July 12 - 7 p.m.
The Mountain of CMW Horns! - Blake/Dourado/Mackelvie/Rampersaud/Cameron/Granelli
July 13 - 7 p.m.
The Music of Michael Blake
July 14 - 7 p.m.
Music and Movement in action! The CMW Faculty Concert
July 15 - 7 p.m.
“Why Can’t I Be Beautiful Like You?” J. Granelli Solo Bass with special guests Colin Mackenzie & Susanne Chui
July 15 - 2 p.m.
Creative Music Workshop - Student Finale Concert
Jazz Labs
Jazz Labs offer an interactive experience and a chance to learn about how Jazz performances work.
July 12 - Halifax Central Library - 10:30 a.m.
African Drumming with Dr. Henry Bishop
July 13 - Alderney Gate Public Library - 11 a.m.
Exploring Improvisation with Geordie Haley
July 15 - Halifax Central Library - 1 p.m.
Mali Obomsawin
July 16 - Halifax Central Library - 2 p.m.
Creative Music Workshop Student Finale Concert