2026 Festival Lineup

As we enter Season 11, we are proud to continue bringing exceptional live jazz to our community. What began as a grassroots festival has grown through the support of our audiences, artists, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners who share our belief in the power of music to bring people together.

We are grateful for the continued support of IC Savings, a valued community partner headquartered in Etobicoke. Their ongoing commitment to our grassroots festival has helped us continue presenting outstanding live music and creating opportunities for artists to connect with audiences across our community.

We would especially like to recognize Fausto Gaudio, founder of IC Savings, whose friendship, mentorship, and invaluable advice have meant so much to our organization. We are thankful for his continued encouragement and for the relationships that help sustain and strengthen our festival year after year.

In case you missed it, on October 8, we held our first-ever fundraising dinner at Le Tréport in Mississauga. The evening featured the sounds of Juno Award-winning musician Christopher Plock and his 10-piece jazz orchestra, celebrating the timeless music and style of Frank Sinatra in an unforgettable night of live entertainment. We are grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this inaugural fundraiser a success. Your support helps us continue building a vibrant future for jazz in our community.

Supporting the next generation of musicians has always been central to our mandate. Through initiatives such as the Doc Award, which ran for three years and recognized outstanding music students from Humber College, York University, and the University of Toronto, we have worked to showcase emerging talent and provide young musicians with opportunities to share their artistry.

Building on this commitment, we are proud to introduce the Alex Dean Scholarship, established in Alex's name to support young jazz talent as they pursue their artistic endeavours. We hope this scholarship will help emerging musicians develop their craft, pursue new opportunities, and contribute to the continued growth of Canada's jazz community.

Season 11 continues our tradition of presenting outstanding Canadian and international artists, bringing exceptional performances to Etobicoke, and creating meaningful opportunities for audiences to experience the richness and diversity of jazz. The main festival takes place November 19–21, 2026, at the Old Mill, with additional community programming extending the festival experience beyond the main stage.

As we look to the future, we remain committed to celebrating great music, nurturing emerging talent, strengthening community partnerships, and ensuring that live jazz continues to thrive in Etobicoke.

Thank you to our artists, audiences, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters for being part of our journey. Your continued support makes this festival possible, and we look forward to welcoming you to another memorable season.

Here's to Season 11 and the continued growth of jazz in our community.

With gratitude,

Founder Curtis Smith