📍 Halifax Central Library, Halifax
📅 July 16–20
🔗 Full lineup & details: halifaxjazzfestival.ca/free-programming25
The TD Halifax Jazz Festival (HJF) is proud to unveil its expansive free programming for the 2025 festival with the support of Support 4 Culture. Offering a majority-free experience to the community, this year 70% of the festival’s events are free, featuring dozens of local and Canadian artists.
In partnership with Halifax Public Libraries and the National Arts Centre, this year’s Creative Music Series and Jazz Labs offer a deep dive into the artistry, experimentation, and education that live at the heart of the jazz tradition. These free concerts and workshops span five days at the Halifax Central Library and Alderney Gate.
JAZZ LABS PROGRAM:
Wednesday, July 16 - Halifax Central Library - 10:30
- Music for Kids By Razzmatazz
Thursday, July 17 - Halifax Central Library - 12:00 PM
- Inside the Music with Christine Jensen
Saturday, July 19 - Halifax Central Library - 10:00 AM
- Carl Mayotte - Bass Workshop
Saturday, July 19 - Alderney Gate Library - 3:00 PM
- Lina Allemano - Exploring Improvisation
CREATIVE MUSIC SERIES PROGRAM:
Wednesday, July 16 - Halifax Central Library - 7:00 PM
- Where Music and Dance Meet
Thursday, July 17 - Halifax Central Library - 7:00 PM
- The Music of Jerry Granelli
Friday, July 18 - Halifax Central Library - 7:00 PM
- The Branches Become the Root
Saturday, July 19 - Halifax Central Library - 7:00 PM
- Creative Music Workshop Faculty with special guest Barbara Bash
Sunday, July 20 - Halifax Central Library - 1:00 PM
- Creative Music Workshop Student Concert
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