Downtown Carnival

City Centre comes alive with jazz, blues and funk!

Celebrate Easter with Aotearoa New Zealand’s top musicians, performing live at the Strand, Wharf Street, and Red Square.

Dance outdoors to spectacular acts on the five stages or relax inside bars and restaurants and listen to live music

Jump to the sounds of some of your favourite festival bands. Latin and world jazz from Radio Rebelde, Candombe-jazz from Uruguayan The Charruas, the irrepressible Miho’s Jazz Orchestra, funk it up with Lou’ana, classic swing from BOP’s own Jeremy Hantler and the Nature Boys, local blues favourites Kokomo, Wellington’s Funky Mama and so much more. Watch out for our full line up announcement.

Enjoy delicious food and beverages from the fine bars and restaurants, while immersing yourself in the festive carnival atmosphere.

Bring the family and enjoy the fabulous new waterfront playground. There is something for everyone to enjoy Downtown!

View the full programme online at jazz.org.nz
Stages at Wharf Street, Red Square, and 3 stages along the Strand.
Admission by gold coin, Children under 14 Free.