Jazz Winnipeg 9/29/26 Jazz Winnipeg 9/29/26

Where the Music Leads: Adèle M. Wilding Closes One Chapter to Open Another

As Adèle M. Wilding prepares to step away from solo jazz performance for the foreseeable future, she looks back on the songs, places, people, and risks that shaped her journey — from Manitoba to London, Vancouver, and home again.

Jazz Winnipeg 9/17/26 Jazz Winnipeg 9/17/26

Show Them the Road: Chet Breau on the Lessons That Last

Nearly four decades after opening the Lenny Breau School of Music, Chet Breau reflects on the lessons passed down by his father, the value of mentorship, and a lifetime spent passing music on.

Jazz Winnipeg 9/8/26 Jazz Winnipeg 9/8/26

Calling the Spirit: Niall Cade’s Coltrane Journey

For Winnipeg saxophonist Niall Cade, John Coltrane’s music is not a monument to recreate — it is a spirit to reach for. Ahead of his John Coltrane centennial tribute at The Club Room, Cade reflects on discovering jazz as a teenager, the sound that stayed with him, and the risk, vulnerability, and communion that make live jazz feel alive.

Jazz Winnipeg 9/7/26 Jazz Winnipeg 9/7/26

Sol James Comes Full Circle

Before she became known for roots, blues, soul, and powerhouse storytelling, Sol James found her voice through jazz. Ahead of her Jazz at the Fort Garry solo debut, Sol reflects on the music that shaped her, the joy of live performance, and coming full circle in The Club Room.

Jazz Winnipeg 9/1/26 Jazz Winnipeg 9/1/26

Explore the Fall Jazz at the Fort Garry Hotel Lineup

Jazz at the Fort Garry’s full fall 2026 lineup is here. Explore the artists, collaborations, new projects, returning favourites, and international sounds coming to The Club Room this season, with commentary from Jazz Winnipeg Artistic Director Zachary Rushing.

Jazz Winnipeg 8/25/26 Jazz Winnipeg 8/25/26

Before It Was Called Jazz, Winnipeg Was Already Listening

Before it was called jazz, Winnipeg was already listening. Discover the story of the Original Creole Orchestra’s 1914 performance at Pantages Playhouse and the early sounds that helped shape jazz in Canada.

Jazz Winnipeg 8/19/26 Jazz Winnipeg 8/19/26

35 Festivals Later: Winnipeg, the World and What Comes Next

After 35 festivals, Jazz Winnipeg is looking ahead. Executive Director Angela Heck reflects on what we’ve built together—and a future connecting more artists, audiences and communities from Manitoba to the world.

Jazz Winnipeg 8/13/26 Jazz Winnipeg 8/13/26

The Bridge: Music as a Shared Language

At The Bridge: Music for Life, students don’t just learn music — they build confidence, connection, and a shared language through sound. Explore how this rhythm-first youth music program brings young people together through jazz, mentorship, learning by ear, and ensemble performance.

Jazz Winnipeg 8/6/26 Jazz Winnipeg 8/6/26

Jazz at the Fort Garry Hotel Returns for 2026/2027 Season

Jazz Winnipeg 8/5/26 Jazz Winnipeg 8/5/26

Where Jazz and Orchestra Meet the Current

Water moves, remembers, reshapes, and connects. In The Way of Water, the Florian Hoefner Jazz Quartet and Manitoba Chamber Orchestra bring jazz, chamber music, improvisation, and environmental reflection into powerful conversation.