Jazz Festivals in New Zealand 2026 - Lineups, Dates & Tickets - Setline

Browse 6 upcoming jazz festivals in New Zealand for 2026.

Upcoming festivals

Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival Jazz festival in New Zealand

Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival

Aug 7, 2026 - Aug 9, 2026 Paihia, Northland, New Zealand

Wellington Jazz Festival Jazz festival in New Zealand

Wellington Jazz Festival

Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026 Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival Jazz festival in New Zealand

Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival

Oct 23, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026 Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

South Island Wine & Food Festival

December 2026 (TBC) Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Art Deco Festival Napier Jazz festival in New Zealand

Art Deco Festival Napier

Feb 18, 2027 - Feb 21, 2027 Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Waiheke Jazz & Blues Festival

April 2027 (TBC) Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand

Past Jazz Festivals in New Zealand

Previous editions whose next year hasn't been announced. Their lineups stay live for reference.

Nelson Jazz Winter Fest Jazz festival in New Zealand

Nelson Jazz Winter Fest

Jul 22, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026 Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand