Jazz in the City is a FREE, one-day, micro jazz festival held across six venues in the Wollongong CBD.
Think curated performances, vibrant local venues and a relaxed, wander‑at‑your‑own‑pace atmosphere inviting you to explore Wollongong.
Whether you stay for one set or spend the day exploring, Jazz in the City is an opportunity to enjoy live music, local places and the city atmosphere.
Immerse yourself in incredible rhythms, rich voices and exceptional musicianship on Saturday 6 June 2026.
Full Program
The Icon | 10 Town Hall Pl, Wollongong NSW 2500
| 2pm - 3.45pm | MIRA A journey to the roots of South American music - MIRA is the rhythm, sweat, and harmony of South American roots animated by a contemporary spirit. |
| 4pm - 6pm | Montuno Energetic and authentic Son, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa and Rumba from this ensemble of elite players from Sydney's Latin scene. Diego Lopez - Flute and vocal Richard Ortega - Piano and vocal Cesar Marin - Bass and vocal Juan Mulet - Percussion and vocal Steve Marin - Percussion and vocal |
The Music Lounge | Cnr Kembla and Crown Streets, Wollongong
| 2pm - 2.45pm | Smiths Hill High School Jazz Band |
| 3pm - 3.45pm | The Conchords & The Humming Birds Two joy-filled vocal ensembles. Expect everything from pop and gospel tunes to jazz standards, folk and swing-style arrangements. |
| 4pm - 4.30pm | The Harmony by the Harbour Big Band (Sydney Conservatorium of Music) |
| 4.45pm - 6.15pm | WollCon Jazz Combos showcase |
| 6.30pm - 8pm | Garbett/Rodriguez/Adura/Mason Quartet Jazz, blues, funk, world grooves and instrumental dub-reggae. Nick Garbett - trumpet (The Vampires, The Strides, The Glider and Garfish) Dave Rodriguez - guitar (Godtet, Godriguez and The Glider) Noel Mason - (The Vampires and The Glider) Carlos Adura - (The Strides, Sub-Tribe and Tim Finn) |
Lux Bistro Bar | Shop 19 110/114 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500
| 4pm - 5.45pm | Ema Corde´ Duo Jazz, pop, and neo-soul influences come together in a captivating, fresh and dynamic blend radiating purity and playfulness |
| 6pm - 8pm | Sarah Purdon Quartet Original compositions with a strong emphasis on melody from a regular of Sydney's jazz community. Sarah Purdon - Trumpet Tom Odell - Piano Max Alduca - Bass Alex Young - Drums |
Mr Crown | 90 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500
| 4pm - 5.45pm | Cha Cha del Mar A folk-roots based Latin American musical journey that make you want to dance and move. Anamaria Gómez - Vocals and percussion Mark Holder-Keeping - Clarinet, saxophone Steven 'ShyBoy' Vassallo - Multi-instumentalist / guitar |
| 6pm - 8pm | The Illawarra Groove Collective Spontaneous, improvised funk and deep groove. Expect high-energy, deep-pocket music built for the dance floor. Chris Fields - Drums Rhett Keen - Bass Callum Burns - Guitar Michael Dominis - Keys |
The Black Cockatoo | 88 Kembla St, Wollongong NSW 2500
| 6pm - 8pm | Glenn Whitehall Disciple of southern US soulful jazz/r’n’b and founding and fronting Australian roots/rock band Sacred Crows. |
Scoundrel's Rest | 2/74 Kembla St, Wollongong NSW 2500
| 6pm - 8pm | Trish Delaney-Brown Trio The ARIA award-winning jazz vocalist who radiates authenticity, joy, and a deep connection with her music, blending jazz, folk, pop, and country influences. Trish Delaney-Brown - Vocals Jeremy Sawkins- Guitar Duncan Brown - Bass |
Plan as You Go
Jazz in the City is a flexible experience. You don’t need to follow a set route, just choose the performances that interest you most, move between venues when it suits you, or stay longer at a favourite spot.
On the day, printed copies of programs will be available at each venue with the lineup and map, making it easy to wander between performances.
Please note: The Black Cockatoo is strictly an 18+ venue. Guests under 18 are welcome to enjoy other venues when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 6 June, 2 - 8pm
Where: Wollongong CBD
Cost: Free
Venues: The Black Cockatoo | Lux Bistro Bar | Mr Crown | The Music Lounge I The Icon I Scoundrel’s Rest