Running from June 23 to July 2, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival offers 140 shows—including over 50 free performances—at an array of venues across the city.

Keep your eyes on this space for all of the Straight’s coverage on this year's edition.

Music

“Music is a universal language”: Laila Biali on her lifelong love affair with jazz

Jun 19

Biali performs at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival on June 24.

Music Features

Lido Pimienta’s supercharged art takes infinite avenues

Jun 16

Lido Pimienta performs at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival on June 24.

Music Notes

Jazz Fest 2023: the Straight's top picks

Jun 7

From BADBADNOTGOOD to Sun Ra Arkestra, here's what we're checking out this year.

Music Features

On Gateway Experience, Witch Prophet transcends time and space

Jun 7

Witch Prophet performs on June 25 as part of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

Music Features

While many festivals continue to struggle, Vancouver Jazz Fest evolves

Jun 6

This year's edition runs from June 23 to July 2.

Jazz Fest

Mary Ancheta Quartet’s first “official” performance slated for jazz festival season

May 31

Mary Ancheta is no stranger to the stage.