The Cape Breton Jazz Festival opens with an evening of exceptional musicianship, beginning with the intimate duo of Jeff Johnston and Jake Hanlon before welcoming internationally acclaimed saxophonist Mike Murley and his trio to the Red Farm stage. It's the perfect way to kick off five nights of outstanding live jazz.

Lineup
• Jeff Johnston (Piano) & Jake Hanlon (Guitar) | 6:30 PM
• Mike Murley Trio featuring Tom Easley (Bass) and Richard White (Guitar) | 7:40 PM

Venue
Red Farm
1957 Kings Road
Howie Centre, Nova Scotia

Tickets
Single Evening: $30
Festival Pass (All 5 Nights): $125

Tickets available at red-farm.ca or at the door.https://red-farm.ca/red-barn-events/

After Hours
The final After Hours Jazz Jam takes place at Second Encore Pub beginning at 10 PM. Expect surprise collaborations, special guests, and an unforgettable close to the festival's late-night programming.

Two outstanding ensembles featuring some of Canada's finest jazz musicians take the stage for an evening of contemporary jazz, improvisation, and world-class performance.

Lineup
• Matt Nicholson & Carl Getto Jazz Quintet | 6:30 PM
Featuring Tom Easley, Mark Adam, and Mike Murley

• Bill Stevenson Trio | 7:40 PM
Featuring Tom Easley and Mark Adam

Venue
Red Farm
1957 Kings Road
Howie Centre, Nova Scotia

Tickets
Single Evening: $30
Festival Pass (All 5 Nights): $125

Tickets available at red-farm.ca or at the door. https://red-farm.ca/red-barn-events/

After Hours
Keep the music going at Second Encore Pub for the official Cape Breton Jazz Festival After Hours Jazz Jam beginning at 10 PM.

Friday celebrates some of Cape Breton's favourite performers, blending blues, swing, jazz standards, and original interpretations for an evening packed with local talent.

Lineup
• Barnful of Blues | 6:30 PM

• Joe Parris Quartet | 7:30 PM

• Those Guys | 8:30 PM

Venue
Red Farm
1957 Kings Road
Howie Centre, Nova Scotia

Tickets
Single Evening: $30
Festival Pass (All 5 Nights): $125

Tickets available at red-farm.ca or at the door. https://red-farm.ca/red-barn-events/

After Hours
Join fellow musicians and festival guests at Second Encore Pub for another unforgettable After Hours Jazz Jam beginning at 10 PM.

Saturday features the Danny Lockwood Quintet before closing the evening with Dee Hernandez's celebrated tribute to one of jazz's greatest voices, Ella Fitzgerald.

Lineup
• Danny Lockwood Quintet | 6:30 PM
Featuring Seamus MacNeil, Malcolm MacNeil, Matt Nicholson, Red Mike MacDonald and Danny Lockwood

• Dee Hernandez presents The Ella Fitzgerald Show | 7:30 PM

Venue
Red Farm
1957 Kings Road
Howie Centre, Nova Scotia

Tickets
Single Evening: $30
Festival Pass (All 5 Nights): $125

Tickets available at red-farm.ca or at the door. https://red-farm.ca/red-barn-events/

After Hours
The final After Hours Jazz Jam takes place at Second Encore Pub beginning at 10 PM. Expect surprise collaborations, special guests, and an unforgettable close to the festival's late-night programming.

The Cape Breton Jazz Festival concludes with an afternoon and evening celebrating the rich tradition of big band and swing. It's the perfect grand finale to five incredible days of music.

Lineup
• Capers Big Band | 5:00 PM

• James Munroe & The Jazz Adjacents | 6:00 PM

• Serenaders of Swing | 7:10 PM

Venue
Red Farm
1957 Kings Road
Howie Centre, Nova Scotia

Tickets
Single Evening: $30
Festival Pass (All 5 Nights): $125

Tickets available at red-farm.ca or at the door. https://red-farm.ca/red-barn-events/