Newport Jazz Festival Australia
Festival News: The Friendly Festival
The Sixth Newport Festival runs over Saturday 2nd May 2026 and 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.
Featured acts. This year, we have asked back Bob Sedergreen, a favourite with everyone, back with his band on Saturday, 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, fusion, 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...
Ticket Prices: This year you can get a weekend pass for $89, or a day pass for either Saturday or Sunday for $59. Wave a concession card at us, and you will get even cheaper than that! We want the Festival to be accessible to everyone.
Committee
Colin Garrett, Treasurer and interim Chairperson
Debra Woodroffe, Secretary
Steve Martin, website
Jane Little, marketing
Annie Smith, venues, presentation
Neville Broatch, equipment co-ordinator
Jane McGann, volunteer co-ordinator
Catering
Meals will be available at the Newport Bowling Club from our catering partner 'The Wee Kitchen'.
Jazz Festival Menu
Bacon and Egg Brioche $12.00
Egg and Cheese, Spinach $9.00
Baked Potato Sation $24.00
Fillings Chilli Con Carne, Boston Baked Beans or Meatballs with Napoli Sauce
(Garlic Butter, Butter, Cheese, Slaw, Sour Cream, Hummus, Red Onion)
Charcuterie Board
One Person $25.00
Two Person $48.00
Steak Sandwich with Chips $20.00
Butter Chicken and Rice $24.00
Thai Chicken Salad $18.00
Chicken Tenders with Chips $14.00
Arancini with Garlic Aioli $15.00
Chips and Gravy $10.00
Please note that BYO food and drinks are not permitted in The Newport Bowling Club
Photos Of previous Festivals
If you would like photos of bands from previous Festivals, contact us via the email on this website (click on the Info Tab)
Feedback
If you have any comments, (good or bad) You can leave a note at the ticketing desk, or contact us via the email on this website (click on the Info Tab). We will review the Festival afterwards, and would really appreciate your input.