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JazzYYC Will Host Annual Summer Fest

The Calgary festival will also spotlight Raul Midón, François Bourassa Quartet, and Iceland's ADHD at Ironwood Stage & Grill.

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JazzYYC Will Host Annual Summer Fest

JazzYYC, Calgary's Jazz Collaborative, has announced its annual Summer Festival, presenting a wide variety of musicians from across the World, across Canada, and from here in Calgary.

Headliner Hiromi's Sonicwonder was previously announced before the end of 2025 and tickets are selling fast.

The Festival presents live jazz from around Canada and the World including Headliners Mark Lettieri Group, Raul Midón + Elysia Biro, avant-garde jazz from bands such as Iceland's ADHD and France's Charley Rose Trio, and experienced jazz veterans such as Jean-Michel Pilc Trio, and François Bourassa Quartet.

The Festival also includes Calgary musicians such as André Wickenheiser Quartet, Michelle Grégoire Trio, Oliver Miguel Quartet, and much more.

This year the JazzYYC Summer Festival is presented in partnership with Mission Wealth Advisors of Raymond James.

“At Mission Wealth Advisors, we believe in the power of community and the role that arts and culture play in bringing people together. We're proud to partner with JazzYYC to support live music in Calgary and create meaningful experiences for our clients and the broader community.” — Sandy Menzies, Senior Wealth Advisor & Branch Manager

The Festival's Ironwood Stage & Grill Series is supported by PK Sound / Macaloney's Distillery / Stagehand. The Festival's Late Night Festival Jam at the Sandman is curated by Michelle Grégoire.



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