Welcome to the official website of the Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival. It is also a resource for jazz and blues enthusiasts, with links to musicians and bands that have featured in the festival.

13, 14, 15th August 2010

40 bands for $40 

• Top acts from New Zealand, Australia and the USA. 
• This year's special guest star is trombonist Robert Harris from New Orleans
• Be in the Bay of Islands as it comes alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues.
• Three days of music, over 150 hours of quality jazz and blues 
• Six fantastic venues in Paihia, Haruru Falls and Russell

Plus loads of free street music Saturday and Sunday

Plus Jazz on the Steam Train in Kawakawa.

A badge gets you discounted ferries between Paihia and Russell, and a free shuttle bus around the venues between Haruru Falls and Paihia.

2010 PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE

CHECK OUT  Festival Highlights from 2009 in our Gallery section.