Newport Jazz Festival Australia is run by Melbourne Jazz Jammers Inc.

The 2026 Newport Festival

Who Are Our Sponsors?

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The sixth Newport Jazz Festival Australia will be held on May 2nd to May 3rd 2026.

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This year, we have elected to run four venues (Bowls Club Main Room, Bowls Club back room, the Library and The Scout Hall) - keeping all the venues close to each other, - plenty of variety, and opportunities for musicians and audience members to get together.

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Band Registrations are closed for 2026. We have two "headline" acts performing  - Bob Sedergreen and Friends - see a legend of Australian jazz! - and the fabulous Sarah Maclaine. There are over 40 bands in total appearing over two days. Check our Schedule page or our Bands page for more details.

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Musicians: Please register your details on the Musician Registration page if you have not done so already. Registrations will be closing very soon.

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Patrons: Want to buy a ticket ? There are a number of changes this year - all of them good. The Weekend Pass will be $89, a Day Pass $59 ($74 / $48 conc.).

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Sponsors: We thank the Newport Bowls Club, Megan Slattery Design, The Happy Apple and Governor's Hall for their support.  Hobsons Bay City Council are a major sponsor, providing funding support for the Festival.

If you have a business or organisation that we can promote - why not become a Festival Sponsor? (email njazzfa@gmail.com).

So.... 2nd May and 3rd May 2026 - we really do hope you can make it!

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