After an amazing lineup last year (Hello, Chaka Khan!)  everyone has been eager to find out how TD Halifax Jazz Festival could match it for 2019. Having released the final phase of their lineup which includes multiple free shows, we are excited to once again celebrate around the city for the festival’s 33rd year with some amazing talent from July 9 – 14, 2019. Continue reading Halifax Jazz Festival Announce Full 2019 Lineup – Includes Sheila E, The Barr Brothers and More →

As far as festivals go, the Halifax Jazz Festival is best described as a city festival. There are no tent villages or campsites—at least not ones for sleeping in. A lucky few were able to enjoy the music from stadium-style bleachers, but most spectators seemed to prefer standing in the middle of the festival grounds, taking it all in with their plastic beer cups in hand. With a modest crowd gathered for the opening performance it felt a bit empty, but as the t-shirt says, “Keep calm and Chaka Khan.” Continue reading Halifax Jazz Festival 2018 – “Keep Calm and Chaka Khan” →

TD Halifax Jazz Festival announced another round of acts for this year, including the Soul Rebels ft. special guest Matisyahu. For its 32nd instalment, the festival will be returning to the city and its surrounding areas from July 10th to 15th. Continue reading Halifax Jazz Festival Announce Full 2018 Lineup – Includes Soul Rebels Ft. Matisyahu →

TD Halifax Jazz Festival announced a handful acts this morning during a broadcast of CTV Morning Live, the highlight of which was naming disco queen extraordinaire Chaka Khan as a headliner in their 2018 lineup.  Continue reading Halifax Jazz Festival Announce Chaka Khan And More In 2018 Lineup →

From July 12^th to 16^th, the city of Halifax was buzzing with the sounds of jazz – and much, much more. TD’s 31^st annual Halifax Jazz Festival attracted music lovers of all genres to a week of concerts and workshops across the city. Local musical favourites such as The Brood and Gypsophilia were joined by internationally acclaimed names like Blue Rodeo, Ron Sexsmith, and Anderson. Paak. With 17 venues and more than 50 artists performing over 6 days, the festival was a massive hit. Continue reading Halifax Jazz Fest 2017 Sees Legends – Old And New →