Vancouver International Jazz Fest Kicks Off with Stellar Lineup of Shows (June 21 – 30)

ByJohn Goodman June 19, 2024September 13, 2024

Moor Mother by Ebru Yildiz — Moor Mother performs at the Fortune Sound Club on Friday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. as part of a double bill with Sumac on the opening night of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Photo: Ebru Yildiz

The 39th Vancouver International Jazz Festival begins Friday night with a full slate of performances featuring local and international artists. This year, over 150 performances are scheduled, including more than 50 free events from June 21 to 30. The Downtown Jazz series offers free concerts outside the Vancouver Art Gallery at šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl’e7énḵ Square on June 22 and 23. Throughout the festival, Granville Island hosts free and ticketed shows at Performance Works, Ocean Artworks, and the Revue Stage. Other performances will take place at downtown clubs and North Shore venues. Tickets are available at coastaljazz.ca.

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John Goodman

John Goodman finds the creative energy of journalism constantly inspiring. He's covered the Vancouver arts scene as a reporter, editor, and designer for many years. As a longtime North Shore resident he's always keen to explore all that Metro Vancouver has to offer.