Jazz and Blues in Perth
Western Australia has a thriving jazz and blues scene, with dedicated jazz venues across Perth and groovy festivals held across the state throughout the year. Get your fix of jazz and blues at one of the speakeasy-style cellars or hidden vintage lounges in Perth and Fremantle, or escape to an annual outdoor festival. We’ve got a complete guide to all the best jazz events coming up in Perth.
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TuneNoiseTune 3: Blue Shadows / New Directions for Chordless Quartet
- http://ae.tonelist.com.au
- https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/dc04f9ee-ada7-4467-af7a-dcc5f4b90c10
The third edition of beloved avant-garde jazz series TuneNoiseTune sees ambient music, improvisation and frontrunning jazz combine in two new collaborative projects.
- Dates:Jun 30
- Time(s):7:00pm
- Venue:four5nine Bar
Details
- Music:Jazz
- Accessibility:Accessibility: Whilst the main area of The Rosemount Hotel is wheelchair accessible and has accessible bathrooms, the Four5Nine is not accessible via ramp. Assistance can be provided to access the venue via Fitzgerald Street. Please contact us if you have
- Hosted By:Perth Jazz Society & Tone List
Description

The Songs of Shirley Bassey
- https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au/venues/his-majestys-theatre/whats-on/the-songs-of-shirley-bassey/?&premove=Y&promo=8679
- https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au/venues/his-majestys-theatre/whats-on/the-songs-of-shirley-bassey/?&premove=Y&promo=8679
Award-winning songstress Danielle Matthews sings the hit songs of the legendary Shirley Bassey!
- Time(s):7:30pm - 8:50pm
- Venue:Hi Majesty's Theatre
- Dates:Jul 7 - 9
Details
- Event Venue:His Majesty's Theatre
- Music:Pop,Jazz
- Hosted By:Downstairs at the Maj
- Ticket Price:$47
Description

The Stories of Swing
- https://www.bunburyentertainment.com/whats-on/the-stories-of-swing/
- https://www.bunburyentertainment.com/whats-on/the-stories-of-swing/
Western Australia’s popular jazz musicians, Swinging at the Savoy, have come together to celebrate the untold stories of the great swing era performers.
- Dates:Jul 8 & 9
- Venue:Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre
- Time(s):8pm
Details
- Music:Jazz
Description

WAYJO presents Jessica Carlton plays the Music of Kenny Wheeler
- admin@wayjo.com
- 9471 1950
- wayjo.com
- https://events.humanitix.com/wayjo22-jessica-carlton
A distinct voice in the Australian jazz scene, Jessica Carlton joins the WAYJO WNO to perform works by Kenny Wheeler - Fri 8 Jul, 8pm
- Dates:Fri 8 Jul
- Time(s):8.00pm
- Venue:Lyric's Underground
Details
- Music:Jazz
- Type:Youth
- Hosted By:WA Youth Jazz Orchestra
Description

Alison Parade ' Mum Found My Cigarettes' Single Launch
- alisonparade.band@gmail.com
- 0437224740
- https://www.facebook.com/AlisonParadeBand
- https://clancysfishpub.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/fef38f12-2c1c-4807-8506-c2546dcacfac?fbclid=IwAR0WgbnMqfFejvq3X8LZ1KDirRuBBSvjfxjnRaMTxx1gQOT8YfAKSEos8Ho
Alison Parade releases their brand new single ' Mum Found My Cigarettes' at Clancy's Fremantle! Supports include Sunsick, Residents Club and Sleepy Soph!
- Dates:Jul 9
- Time(s):8:00pm - 11:45pm
- Venue:Clancy's Fish Pub Fremantle
Details
- Music:Jazz,Rock,Gig Guide
- Food & Drink:Seafood,Restaurant,Beer,Cider
- Hosted By:Alison Parade
- Ticket Price:$10.20
Description

Niels Rosendahl Quintet at The Ellington
- https://www.ellingtonjazz.com.au/event/niels-rosendahl-quintet/
- https://www.ellingtonjazz.com.au/event/niels-rosendahl-quintet/
Saxophonist and composer/arranger Niels Rosendahl presents his own all-star jazz quintet performing original, contemporary and standard jazz, funk and soul jazz music,
- Dates:July 18
- Time(s):7pm
- Venue:The Ellington Jazz Club
Details
- Event Venue:Ellington Jazz Club
- Music:Jazz,Gig Guide
- Ticket Price:$20
Description

The Stories of Swing
- civiccentre@esperance.wa.gov.au
- 90831567
- www.esperance.wa.gov.au/events
- https://auecc.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/20252
Western Australia’s leading jazz musicians, Swinging at the Savoy, have come together to celebrate the untold stories of great swing era performers.
- Time(s):19:00
- Venue:Esperance Civic Centre
- Dates:Jul 22
Details
- Music:Jazz,Other Music
- Performing Arts:Dance
- Accessibility:Wheelchait access
- Ticket Price:25
- Event Venue:Esperance Civic Centre
Description

WAYJO presents Gemma Farrell Meets WAYJO
- admin@wayjo.com
- 9471 1950
- wayjo.com
- https://events.humanitix.com/wayjo22-gemma-farrell
Join the WAYJO MNO & special guest Gemma Farrell in a big band exploration of the Saxophone Family - Sat 30 Jul, 8pm
- Dates:Sat 30 Jul
- Time(s):8.00pm
- Venue:Lyric's Underground
Details
- Music:Jazz
- Type:Youth
- Hosted By:WA Youth Jazz Orchestra
Description

The Sky is the Limit
- waapa@ecu.edu.au
- 08 9370 6443
- http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/
- https://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/performances-and-events/bookings
Daniel Susnjar, a multi award-winning drummer/composer leads the WAAPA Afro-Peruvian Ensemble bringing you the fusion of Afro-Peruvian music and contemporary jazz.
- Dates:Aug 11
- Time(s):7.30pm
- Venue:The Edith Spiegeltent
Details
- Music:Jazz,World
- Hosted By:WAAPA
- Ticket Price:$13 - $ 20
- Produced By:WAAPA
Description

The New Tradition
- waapa@ecu.edu.au
- 08 9370 6443
- http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/
- https://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/performances-and-events/bookings
WAAPA New Orleans Ensemble will bring you a modern version of jazz music by Louis Armstrong, Jelly-Roll Morton, Bix Beiderbecke and more.
- Dates:Aug 25
- Time(s):7.30pm
- Venue:The Edith Spiegeltent
Details
- Music:Jazz
- Hosted By:WAAPA
- Ticket Price:$13 - $20
- Produced By:WAAPA
Description

Gian Slater In Concert
- waapa@ecu.edu.au
- 08 9370 6443
- http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/
- https://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/performances-and-events/bookings
Multi-award-winning artist Gian Slater collaborates with WAAPA Jazz students to create an inspirational night not to be missed.
- Dates:Sep 15
- Time(s):7.30 pm
- Venue:The Edith
Details
- Event Venue:The Edith Spiegeltent
- Music:Jazz
- Hosted By:WAAPA
- Ticket Price:$13 - $20
- Produced By:WAAPA
Description

A Tale of Three Keyboards
- waapa@ecu.edu.au
- 08 9370 6443
- http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/
- https://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/performances-and-events/bookings
The students and the lecturers of WAAPA will take you to a journey through time with historical and contemporary keyboards.
- Dates:Sep 18
- Time(s):3.00 pm
- Venue:Richard Gill Auditorium
Details
- Event Venue:Richard Gill Auditorium
- Music:Classical,Jazz
- Hosted By:WAAPA
- Ticket Price:$25 - $32
- Produced By:WAAPA
Description

OMXN In Jazz
- waapa@ecu.edu.au
- 08 9370 6443
- http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/
- https://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/performances-and-events/bookings
A tribute night to marginalised genders, including women, non-binary and transgender people around the world by The WAAPA Womxn in Jazz.
- Dates:Sep 21
- Time(s):7.30 pm
- Venue:The Ellington Jazz Club
Details
- Event Venue:Ellington Jazz Club
- Music:Jazz
- Hosted By:WAAPA
- Ticket Price:$23 - $30
- Produced By:WAAPA
Description

Dark Side of the Moon Revisited
- waapa@ecu.edu.au
- 08 9370 6443
- http://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/
- https://www.waapa.ecu.edu.au/performances-and-events/bookings
Join WAAPA Jazz and Music Technology & Composition students to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd.
- Dates:Oct 13
- Time(s):7.30 pm
- Venue:Richard Gill Auditorium
Details
- Event Venue:Richard Gill Auditorium
- Music:Jazz,Rock
- Hosted By:WAAPA
- Ticket Price:$13 - $20
- Produced By:WAAPA
Description

Brassy Broads - Perth Cabaret Collective
- https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au/venues/his-majestys-theatre/whats-on/brassy-broads-perth-cabaret-collective/?&premove=Y&promo=8679
- https://www.ptt.wa.gov.au/venues/his-majestys-theatre/whats-on/brassy-broads-perth-cabaret-collective/?&premove=Y&promo=8679
Perth Cabaret Collective is bringing their much-loved show, Brassy Broads to Downstairs at The Maj.
- Time(s):7:30 pm - 9:30pm
- Venue:His Majesty's Theatre
- Dates:Oct 27 - 29
Details
- Event Venue:His Majesty's Theatre
- Music:Jazz
- Performing Arts:Cabaret
- Hosted By:Downstairs at the Maj
- Ticket Price:$47