Newcastle Jazz Festival has earned an enviable reputation among music fans as a regular annual event and as such attracts people from all states in Australia as well as New Zealand. The 35th Newcastle Jazz Festival will be held at the iconic Newcastle City Hall in King Street Newcastle. The program is varied and includes Trad / Swing / Mainstream / Blues / Contemporary / Big Bands / Funk - a wide range of styles to cater for your every taste. Four rooms and three dance areas will give patrons a diverse choice of music - all under the one roof! Come along and immerse yourself in the atmosphere with 50 bands that will deliver great entertainment over the weekend.