Jazz Fest 2024

Attention jazz enthusiasts! The Wellington Jazz Festival is back from October 16th to 20th, and it's set to be an incredible event. We have some amazing, talented jazz musicians playing so make sure you pop these dates in your calendar for some unforgettable evenings with the Franktastic Four, Lockie Bennett & Daniel Yeabsley, and Lisa Tomlins & Friends!

Thursday 17th October
The Franktastic Four Presents: Heavy Bop | 6.30pm | Koha on the Door |
Just As Rock N Roll Lead to Hard Rock Which Lead to Heavy Metal, Bebop Got Bluesier and More Swing Focussed to Form Hard Bop. Frank Tries to Answer the Question, What If Just As Metal Made Hard Rock Heavier, How Can We Push Hard Bop to Its Bluesiest and Heaviest? Expect Plenty of Hits, Plenty of Groove, Plenty of Blues, Plenty of Swing and Plenty of Energy.
No bookings for tables where the show is, first in, first served.

If you would like to join us for dinner beforehand, please email reservations@thistleinn.co.nz. Dinner bookings will be made in our dining rooms, and once you have finished your dinner, you can move into the main bar for the show.

Friday 18th October
Daytime 12pm
Songbook Selections.... With Lockie Bennett and Daniel Yeabsley
Lunch & Jazz | 12pm | Free | Bookings Strongly Recommended
Lockie Bennett and Daniel Yeabsley Will Be Playing Their Favourite Selections from the American Songbook. Expect to Hear Tunes by George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and Leonard Bernstein.

Night time
Lisa Tomlins & Friends | 7.30pm | Tickets $20
Experience an Unforgettable Evening of Jazz with the Soulful Vocals of Lisa Tomlins, Supported by the Masterful Wade Reeve on Guitar, Jacqui Nyman on Bass, and Darren Mathiassen on Drums. This Talented Quartet Brings Together Classic Jazz Standards and Modern Interpretations, Promising a Night of Extraordinary Music. Don’t Miss out on Live Jazz at Its Finest!

Tickets are $20. Depending on ticket sales, there will be very limited seating, and it is first served. If you would like to join us for dinner beforehand, please email reservations@thistleinn.co.nz. Dinner bookings will be made in our dining rooms, and once you have finished your dinner, you can move into the main bar for the show.