Newport Jazz Festival Australia

The Sixth Newport Festival starts on Saturday 2nd May 2026 and runs through to Sunday 3rd May 2026. We are looking forward to seeing old friends, making some new ones, and hearing some great bands over the two days.

 

Headline Bands.  This year, we have asked back Bob Sedergreen, a favourite with everyone,  back with his band on Sunday, and the incomparable Sarah Maclaine who will wrap up the Festival on Sunday evening. The rest of us (bands ranging from funky little duos to full ahead big bands), will be playing more  trad, swing tunes, bebop, contemporary, and big band numbers than you can listen to in a weekend - so you will have to choose your favourites, but we hope you will take time to discover new talent: there is plenty out there! See you at the ticketing desk...

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Ticket Prices: This year you can get a weekend pass for $84,  or a day pass for either Saturday or Sunday for $54. Wave a concession card at us, and you will get even cheaper than that! We want the Festival to be accessible to everyone.

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Committee

Ted Woollan, Chair

Col Garrett, Treasurer

Debra Woodroffe, Secretary

Steve Martin, website

Jane Little, marketing

Annie Smith, venues, presentation

Neville Broatch, equipment co-ordinator

Jane McGann, volunteer co-ordinator

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