Edmonton Jazz Festivals


In 1980, the Edmonton Jazz Society established the Jazz City International Jazz Festival in response to an initiative from Alberta Culture on the occasion of the province's 75th anniversary.  Between 1980 to 1983 the Edmonton Jazz Society produced the first four annual Jazz City festivals.

1980-1983 Jazz City Festival


In 1984, a new organization, the Jazz City Festival Society took over administration of the festival, and presented 21 annual Jazz City festivals between 1984 and 2004.

1984-2004 Jazz City Festival


In 2005 the Edmonton Jazz Society staged the Yardbird Jazz Festival, and in 2006 co-produced the event with the newly established Edmonton Jazz Festival Society.

2005-2006 Yardbird Jazz Festival


In 2007, between June 22 and July 1, the Edmonton Jazz Festival Society presented its first Edmonton International Jazz Festival, while the Edmonton Jazz Society will continue with the third Yardbird Jazz Festival scheduled for November 4-10.

2007 Edmonton International Jazz Festival
2007 Yardbird Jazz Festival