Toronto Jazz Festival
The Toronto Jazz Festival attracts over half a million people each year as more than 1,500 musicians entertain across the city, showcasing a mix of international jazz heavyweights and emerging local talent.
What is the Toronto Jazz Festival?
This 10-day event has become a destination– not just for music lovers but for some of the greatest jazz celebrities in the world–reinforcing its reputation as a leader in artistic excellence and outstanding production standards.
Now in its 39th year, the festival offers daily, free outdoor programming as well as a selection of ticketed concerts.
Since its inception in 1987, the festival has hosted more than 35,000 musicians at over 3,400 public events. The event was named Best Jazz Festival at the National Jazz Awards Canada and the #1 Music Event by BIZBASH Magazine.
Explore the Bloor-Yorkville neighborhood, the stylistic and culture-rich neighborhood in downtown Toronto that serves as the central hub of the festival.
How to Experience the Toronto Jazz Festival
Visit TorontoJazz.com to purchase tickets or to access a schedule of events and a map, featuring festival venues and attractions.
When is the Toronto Jazz Festival?
The Toronto Jazz Festival will be held from June 19 to June 28, 2026 in downtown Toronto.
Jazz Festival Performers
In addition to 100+ free live performances, this year’s Festival includes ticketed shows from legendary artists like Cassandra Wilson, DOMi & JD Beck and Emilie-Claire Barlow.
For a list of this year’s ticketed shows, visit the official schedule.
Take Amtrak to The Toronto Jazz Festival
For Directions to Union Station in Toronto, click below.
Take Amtrak to The Toronto Jazz Festival
Explore downtown Toronto and enjoy jazz via Amtrak to Union Station in Toronto, ON—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount! The station is just .8 miles from downtown Toronto.
Get picked up from Toronto Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Toronto office today at: 416-425-3777.