BIJF 2026 1ST ARTISTS ANNOUNCEMENT

Tigran Hamasyan

21 October, 7.30pm | Brisbane Powerhouse

Unladylike Big Band x Rafael Karlen (commission)

12 October | Brisbane Powerhouse

The Barney McAll Trio

8 October, 6:30pm - The Ruby Jazz Club

Lillian Albazi and James Sherlock (MELB)

23 October, 6:30pm | The Ruby Jazz Club

Japan Jazz Nights: Celebrating 50 Years of Australia–Japan Friendship

23 October | Judith Wright Arts Centre

Michelle Nicolle Quartet

25 October, 8pm | JMI Live

The Brisbane International Jazz Festival acknowledges the Turrbal and Jagera people as the Traditional Custodians of Meanjin, on which we have the privilege to make music. We recognise their long history of music making and continuing connection, to the land and waters.