# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Pure Events Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council are excited to be bringing back Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival! This year is a particularly special one as we are celebrating our 21st Birthday! For this special occasion we also, courtesy of SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music, will have 2 pieces of music commissioned for Southern Jam that will be performed by our All Stars Band at the Gala Concert.

A full on week of jazz starting on 4th August and culminating with the Finale Gala Concert on Sat 8th. Not only does this one of a kind event provide a wonderful opportunity for young musicians to compete, perform and learn from other well respected musicians, it also offers the community some great nights out around our region to experience some top quality jazz, along with a Finale Gala Concert featuring these talented youngsters. Also with thanks to our supporting sponsors KBB Music, Victoria University, Summerset Retirement Village and SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music.

The Finale Gala Concert held at the ASB Theatre is where we will showcase all the participating schools, the winners of the competition and The All Stars Band, who will perform alongside our prestigious judges. This band is comprised of the top achieving students who rehearse together with the Judges to bring a unique experience for both the students and the audience. Tickets available soon fromhttps://www.whitehaventheatre.co.nz/

There will also be numerous performances around the region at some of our wonderful cafe's, pubs and restaurants - the programme will be listed on our Southern Jam facebook page and will be added here when complete. To keep up to date with all that jazz, like us on Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival Facebook page or Pure Events Marlborough page. Contact: Katrina Lange, Events Manager, on Katrina@pureeventsmarlborough.nz or Rachael Kenyon events@pureeventsmarlborough.nz
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blenheim/southern-jam-youth-jazz-festival/200030169566354
- **Event Categories**: concerts, contests, festivals, music, art, theatre, entertainment, jazz
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Blenheim
- **state**: MA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 2 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim, New Zealand 7201
- **lat**: -41.51017
- **long**: 173.95617
- **full address**: 2 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim, New Zealand 7201, New Zealand

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival being held?
  - **A:** Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival takes place on Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 08 Aug, 2026 at 10:30 pm at 2 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim, New Zealand 7201, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival?
  - **A:** Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival is organized by Whitehaven Theatre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blenheim, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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