Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival Gala Concert

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets for the SJAM Gala Concert 2026 are now on sale — available until 1 July! Join Pure Events Marlborough and the Marlborough District Council as we prepare for another incredible year of the Southern Jam Youth Jazz Festival. In 2026, we proudly celebrate Southern Jam's 21st Birthday! 🎂

To mark this special occasion, two original pieces have been specially commissioned by the SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music, which will be performed by the All Stars Band during the Finale Gala Concert.

From 4–8 August, Marlborough will be filled with the vibrant sounds of jazz, amazing performances, and festival spirit, leading up to the grand Finale Gala Concert on Saturday, 8 August. We encourage the community to come out and support the various public performances happening throughout the week at local cafés, bars, and restaurants.

Don't miss your chance to celebrate our talented young jazz musicians during this exciting evening at the Gala Concert, featuring internationally renowned musicians as festival judges! 🎶

🎟️ Secure your Early Bird tickets today through Eventfinda NZ, or visit the Whitehaven Theatre Box Office at 0800 BUY TIX (289 849).