Vancouver has a sophisticated, diverse and accessible jazz scene. Besides the many jazz venues, each year, Vancouver hosts an international Jazz festival at the end of June.  If you like jazz, or if you want to play or produce jazz, you'll find many opportunities in Vancouver.

Local Jazz Resources

Vancouver Jazz is a guide to jazz culture in Vancouver.

The Coastal Jazz and Blues Society - This community based non profit is committed to establishing Vancouver as an international centre for jazz, blues and improvised music. It encourages and supports local musicians and composers and strengthens the relationship between jazz and the community.

Jazz HotLine: 604-872-5200 x 1

Vancouver Jazz Venues

Western Front
303 East 8th Avenue
Vancouver
604-876-9343
Western Front is an artist run centre dedicated to the production, exhibition and promotion of contemporary art and music, including jazz, electronic music and both contemporary and traditional international music.
    
The Cellar
3611 West Broadway
Vancouver
604-738-1959
The Cellar is a restaurant and Jazz Club where you can hear both new and established players.