Manawatu Jazz & Blues Festival 2026
Tickets available at the door
Upcoming Performances
- Wednesday 27 May 2026, 5:30 PM @ Globe Theatre
- Thursday 28 May 2026, 8:00 PM @ Globe Theatre
- Friday 29 May 2026, 5:30 PM @ Globe Theatre
- Friday 29 May 2026, 7:30 PM @ Globe Theatre
- Saturday 30 May 2026, 8:00 PM @ Globe Theatre
- Sunday 31 May 2026, 10:00 AM @ Globe Theatre
- Sunday 31 May 2026, 1:30 PM @ Globe Theatre
The Manawatu Jazz & Blues Festival is back for 2026. In its 59th year, there are various events taking place around Palmerston North with the bulk of the festival taking place at the Globe Theatre, the home of the Manaatu Jazz & Blues Festival for many years.
Click the links below for information and tickets for shows taking place at the Globe Theatre
Wednesday May 27th 5.30pm - Palmy Sweethearts w/ Triple Fret
Wednesday May 27th 7.30pm - Karen Clarke Blues Woman and Steve 'Dog' Hall
Thursday May 28th 8pm - Kevin Downing's 101 Lab Band w/ David Becker
Friday May 29th 5.30pm - Guitar Workshop w/ David Becker
Friday May 29th 7.30pm - The Funk Rockets
Saturday May 30th 8pm - Gala Concert - Rodger Fox Big Band w/ Hollie Smith & David Becker
Sunday May 31st 10am - Jazz Workshop w/ David Becker
Sunday May 31st 1.30pm - The Big Band Bash
Find out more about the Manawatu Jazz & Blues Festival
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Click the links below for information and tickets for shows taking place at the Globe Theatre
Wednesday May 27th 5.30pm - Palmy Sweethearts w/ Triple Fret
Wednesday May 27th 7.30pm - Karen Clarke Blues Woman and Steve 'Dog' Hall
Thursday May 28th 8pm - Kevin Downing's 101 Lab Band w/ David Becker
Friday May 29th 5.30pm - Guitar Workshop w/ David Becker
Friday May 29th 7.30pm - The Funk Rockets
Saturday May 30th 8pm - Gala Concert - Rodger Fox Big Band w/ Hollie Smith & David Becker
Sunday May 31st 10am - Jazz Workshop w/ David Becker
Sunday May 31st 1.30pm - The Big Band Bash
Find out more about the Manawatu Jazz & Blues Festival