Know Before You Go
41st Vancouver International Jazz Festival | June 19–July 5, 2026
Welcome to the 41st Vancouver International Jazz Festival. With 170+ performances across more than a dozen venues, we want your experience to be as seamless as possible. Here’s everything you need to plan your trip.
Venues & Addresses
Jazz Fest is spread across the city. Our main hubs:
Granville Island (homebase)
Ocean Artworks: 1531 Johnston St.
Revue Stage: 1601 Johnston St.
Performance Works: 1218 Cartwright St.
Zameen Art House: Railspur Alley
Downtown
šxwəˀnəq Xwtl’e7énk_ Square (Downtown Jazz Weekend, June 27–28): Georgia St. @ Hornby St.
Bentall Centre Dunsmuir Patio: 1055 Dunsmuir St.
Tom Lee Music Hall: 728 Granville St.
Vancouver Playhouse: 600 Hamilton St.
Tyrant Studios: 1019 Seymour St.
Fox Cabaret: 2321 Main St.
North Shore
BlueShore at CapU: 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver
See the full venue list with all Jazz Around Town club addresses on our Venue Addresses page.
Getting Here
By Transit
TransLink is the easiest way to get around during Jazz Fest. For Granville Island, take Bus 50, which stops directly on the island. For Downtown venues, Burrard and Granville SkyTrain stations are both within easy walking distance.
Please note: Granville Street between Georgia and Davie Streets is currently closed to vehicles as a pedestrian zone for the FIFA World Cup, with bus service rerouted to Howe Street southbound and Seymour Street northbound. Plan extra time on World Cup match days. Check translink.ca for updated schedules.
By False Creek Ferry
Taking the ferry to Granville Island is one of the best ways to arrive. Ferries depart from docks at the Aquatic Centre (Burrard Bridge), Yaletown, and Science World. Visit granvilleislandferries.bc.ca for schedules and fares.
By Bike
Granville Island has bike racks throughout. The Hornby Street protected bike lane connects directly to the Downtown Jazz footprint at šxwəˀnəq Xwtl’e7énk_ Square.
By Car
Granville Island parking fills quickly, especially on weekends. We recommend arriving early or combining driving with biking or the ferry. Note that Pacific Boulevard (from Cambie Bridge to Carrall St.) is closed through late July. Plan your route at vancouver.ca before you go.
For downtown shows, parking is available at lots on Hamilton Street and nearby streets. Note that Larwill Park on Cambie may be occupied by World Cup operations through late July.
Tickets
All tickets are available at coastaljazz.ca or showpass.com/o/coastal-jazz-blues-society. Tickets purchased through unauthorized third-party sellers cannot be guaranteed.
Tickets are transferable. No refunds or exchanges. Mobile and print-at-home tickets must display a scannable barcode or QR code.
For North Shore Jazz shows: capilanou.ca/centre or 604.990.7810.
For Tyrant Studios: tyrantstudios.com/tickets-schedule
Free & Pay-What-You-Can
More than 30 performances at this year’s festival are free or pay-what-you-can, including:
The entire Downtown Jazz Weekend (June 27–28, Georgia Stage and Sounds of Youth Stage), all Bentall Centre lunchtime shows (June 26, 29–30, July 2–3), all Tom Lee Music Hall workshops (June 29–July 3), and the New Improvisers Studio public performance at Western Front (July 4).
Admission to PWYC shows is by donation at the door. No one is turned away for lack of funds. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Accessibility
The Vancouver Playhouse has reserved accessible seating. All other festival venues are general admission. If you have accessibility needs, please email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to help. For North Shore Jazz events, call 604.990.7810.
