The Merimbula Jazz Festival brings together jazz musicians young and old from right across Australia. Hear all styles from big band, swing, modern, funk, fusion and mainstream to traditional and ragtime across four fabulous days. No wonder jazz lovers adore this annual seaside festival. With seven venues within walking distance, 500 musicians comprising 90 bands, there's plenty for everyone. Our first time vocal workshops in 2024, where participants became part of the program were a great hit and will continue in 2025. Join the atmospheric Lakeside Lantern Walk as dusk falls. The Youth Jazz Quest has generous cash prizes for up and coming musicians. Monday's Jazz Party rounds out Australia's longest running jazz festival. Merimbula Jazz Festival - keeping jazz alive since 1981.