Jazz At The Lounge 2026 Season
About the event
Jazz at The Lounge returns for another celebration of Australia’s finest jazz talent, bringing world-class musicians into the intimate setting of The Lounge from March to December. The 2026 season balances legendary artistry with fresh voices, delivering unforgettable nights of rhythm, soul and spontaneous magic. Audience favourites return this year, including James Morrison with Darren Percival, Simon Tedeschi and Emma Pask, joined by jazz greats Michelle Nicolle, Paul Grabowsky and Monica Trapaga. The program also pays tribute to Duke Ellington and Dave Brubeck, honouring the masters who shaped the music. The refined elegance of the Peter Locke Trio featuring Kate Wadey sits alongside the vibrant energy of the Zela Margossian Quintet and the Pocket Trio, while the Sydney Youth Jazz Orchestra and Spectra Jazz Orchestra spotlight the next generation of jazz stars. The season crescendos with Dan Barnett’s high-octane Latin Fiesta, packed with bold brass, sizzling grooves and infectious rhythms. From intimate timeless standards to toe-tapping swing, Jazz at The Lounge 2026 is immediate, immersive and vibrant – a must-see series for jazz lovers and curious newcomers alike. “Another great gig at The Lounge, a venue which, as I have noted many times in these reviews, always seems to unerringly bring out the best in the musicians performing there. ” Sydney Arts Guide
