Northern Ontario’s Premier Musical Attraction
JAZZ SUDBURY IS A CHARITABLE ARTS ORGANIZATION
Our Mandate
To produce performances and charitable activities in the area of music for the purpose of educating and advancing the public’s understanding and appreciation of the arts through participation in festivals, musical performances, related workshops and other educational activities.
OUR FLAGSHIP EVENT
Jazz Sudbury Festival
Since its inception in 2009, Jazz Sudbury Festival has become the premier musical event in the North. Named Best New Festival in 2012 and one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario, Jazz Sudbury continues to expand and quickly build its reputation as one of the finest community events in the province. Jazz Sudbury showcases talented, award-winning artists and exposes the community to the diverse and captivating genre that is jazz.
THE FUTURE OF JAZZ
Education
One of the most important initiatives we endorse is the Jazz Sudbury Youth Band. Founded in 2022, JSYB is an ensemble of secondary school students from the region. They are expected to be leaders at their individual schools and must continue to be committed members of their school bands.
Read more HERE.
SAVE THE DATES
Jazz Sudbury Festival 2026
The dates for this year’s festival have been confirmed. Our mainstage events will be held 10 SEP at Place des Arts. The popular Club Crawl unfolds on 11 SEP in select venues in downtown Sudbury. Then on 12 SEP, we’re bringing back Family Day that was a huge hit in its debut last year.
Stay tuned for details on artist lineup, scheduling and tickets.
JAZZ SUDBURY FESTIVAL ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT
Donald Dogbo
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve confirmed our first artist for the 2026 Jazz Sudbury Festival, 10 SEP at Place des Arts.
Donald Dogbo is an Ivorian artist, musician and drummer, heir to a long line of master drummers. A true percussion virtuoso, he blends traditional African rhythms with the vibrant energy of modern jazz, creating a bold innovative sound.
Now based in Montreal, Donald has become a key figure in the city’s jazz and world music scenes. His performances celebrate the richness of African culture through a universal musical language.
Visit his website HERE for more information.