Jazz lovers, start your summer soundtrack — Canada’s 2025 Jazz Festivals are calling!
From the vibrant streets of Montreal to the scenic coasts of Halifax, this year promises an unforgettable lineup of jazz music, world-class artists, and cultural celebration.
Whether you’re a lifelong jazz aficionado or just jazz-curious, this guide is your go-to spot for the can’t-miss festivals of 2025 — plus how to find hassle-free parking with the Indigo Neo App, so you can focus on the music, not circle the block.
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Toronto: Toronto Jazz Festival
Montrèal: Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
Quebec City: Festival Québec Jazz en Juin
Vancouver: Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Victoria: TD Victoria International JazzFest
Calgary: JazzYYC Summer Festival
Edmonton: Edmonton International Jazz Festival
Halifax: TD Halifax Jazz Festival
Winnipeg: TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
Toronto Jazz Festival
June 20 – June 29 | Various Venues
Held in the heart of downtown, the Toronto Jazz Festival 2025 attracts over half a million music fans each year. With free concerts, indoor shows, and open-air performances, it’s one of Canada’s most iconic music events.
WHERE TO PARK:
150 Bloor Street West
3-minute walk to Village of Yorkville Park
This 24/7 underground garage offers 110 parking spaces. EV charging is available, and payment at this location is available on-site only.
199 Richmond Street West
3-minute walk to Rex Hotel
This parking location is open 24/7 and offers 110 spaces for convenient, anytime access.
55 Gerrard Street West
9-minute walk to Jazz Bistro
This 24/7 surface lot offers 104 parking spaces for round-the-clock convenience. EV charging is available on-site.
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
June 26 – July 5 | Quartier des Spectacles
As the largest jazz festival in the world, Montrèal’s Jazz Festival 2025 is a can’t-miss event. Featuring over 3,000 musicians from 30+ countries, the city’s Quartier des Spectacles turns into a playground for jazz lovers.
WHERE TO PARK:
1071 Rue Saint-Urbain
9-minute walk to the Venue
This underground garage is open 6am-11pm and offers 128 parking spaces. EV charging is available.
1251 Rue Jeanne-Mance
3-minute walk to the Venue
This parking location is open 24/7 and offers 1042 spaces for convenient, anytime access. EV charging is available, and payment is only available on-site.
300 Rue Léo Pariseau
13-minute walk to Venue
This 24/7 underground lot offers 890 parking spaces for round-the-clock convenience.
Festival Québec Jazz en Juin
June 26 – June 29 |Various Venues
A gem in the capital, Québec Jazz en Juin 2025 offers a unique mix of tradition and innovation, with concerts taking place in theatres and open-air locations across Old Quebec.
Where to park:
1150 Rue de Claire-Fontaine
1-minute walk to Grand Théâtre de Québec
This underground garage is open 7am-11pm and offers 160 parking spaces. Payment is available only on-site.
1191 Avenue Cartier
10-minute walk to Grand Théâtre de Québec
This parking location is open 24/7 and offers 99 spaces for convenient access.
1220 Place George-V Ouest
8-minute walk to Grand Théâtre de Québec
This 24/7 underground lot offers 304 parking spaces for round-the-clock convenience. EV charging is available, and payment is available on-site.
Ottawa Jazz Festival
June 20 – June 29 | Confederation Park
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Confederation Park and downtown Ottawa, the Ottawa Jazz Festival 2025 features jazz, soul, blues, and funk from global icons and Canadian talent alike.
Where to park:
66 Slater Street
4-minute walk to Confederation Park
This underground garage is open 24/7 and offers 161 parking spaces.
88 Metcalfe Street
6-minute walk to Confederation Park
This parking location is open 24/7 and offers 35 spaces for convenient access.
45 O’Connor Street
9-minute walk to Confederation Park
This 24/7 underground lot offers 1100 parking spaces for round-the-clock convenience. EV Charging is available on-site.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
June 21 – June 29 | Various Venues
The Vancouver Jazz Festival 2025 delivers a mix of international stars and local talent performing at venues across the city. Expect dynamic performances in both intimate and grand settings
Where to park:
865 Hornby Street
3-minute walk to the Vancouver Art Gallery
This underground garage is open 24/7 and offers 195 parking spaces. Payment is available only on-site.
401 West Georgia Street
3-minute walk to the Vancouver Playhouse
This parking location is open 6am-11pm and offers 235 spaces for convenient access. EV charging is available.
1060 Aberni Street
5-minute walk to the Vancouver Art Gallery
This 24/7 underground lot offers 57 parking spaces for round-the-clock convenience.
TD Victoria International Jazzfest
June 20 – June 29 |Various Venues
The Victoria Jazz Festival 2025 presents top-tier performances in multiple indoor and outdoor venues throughout downtown Victoria, all within walking distance of the waterfront.
Where to park:
1810 Blanshard Street
9-minute walk to the McPherson Playhouse
This underground garage is open 24/7 and offers 80 parking spaces. Payment is available only on-site.
835 Humboldt Street
8-minute walk to the Royal Theatre
This parking location is open 24/7 and offers 38 spaces for convenient access.
1112 Wharf Street
11-minute walk to the McPherson Playhouse
This 24/7 surface lot offers 177 parking spaces for round-the-clock convenience.
Calgary JazzYYC Summer Festival
June 23 – June 29 | Various Venues
Calgary’s JazzYYC Festival 2025 is a celebration of jazz diversity, spotlighting local, national, and international acts in venues big and small throughout the city.
Where to park:
510 8 Avenue Southeast
2-minute walk to the Studio Bell
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 65 parking spaces.
1201 10 Avenue Southeast
2-minute walk to Festival Hall
This surface parking location is open 24/7 and offers 15 spaces for convenient access.
525 6 Avenue Southeast
5-minute walk to the Studio Bell
This 24/7 surface lot offers 159 parking spaces for round-the-clock convenience.
Edmonton International Jazz Festival
June 21 – June 29|Various Venues
Experience a vibrant celebration featuring performances from 38 artists, a brand-new food court, live music, dancing, and magic shows.
Where to park:
10200 102 Street Northwest
12-minute walk to Bellamy’s Lounge
This underground garage is open 24/7 and offers 231 parking spaces.
8019 105 Street Northwest
3-minute walk to Yardbird Suite
This surface parking location is open 24/7 and offers 257 spaces for convenient access.
10231 103 Street Northwest
13-minute walk to Bellamy’s Lounge
This 24/7 underground lot offers 997 parking spaces for round-the-clock convenience.
TD Halifax Jazz Festival
July 15 – July 20 | TD Main Stage
Atlantic Canada’s largest summer festival, the Halifax Jazz Festival 2025, blends jazz, indie, R&B, and electronic in a stunning waterfront setting.
Where to park:
5057 Salter Street
1-minute walk to the Venue
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 320 parking spaces.
1549 Lower Water Street
2-minute walk to the Venue
This surface parking location is open 24/7 and offers 114 spaces for convenient access.
1475 Lower Water Street
4-minute walk to the Venue
This 24/7 surface lot offers 44 parking spaces for round-the-clock convenience.
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
June 17 – June 22 |Various Venues
The Winnipeg Jazz Festival 2025 transforms the Exchange District into a buzzing music hub, offering everything from big-band swing to modern jazz fusion.
Where to park
241 Notre Dame Avenue
3-minute walk to the Burton Cummings Theatre
This surface lot is open 24/7 and offers 46 parking spaces. Payment is available only on-site.
210 Bannatyne Avenue
2-minute walk to Old Market Square
This parking location is open 24/7 and offers 20 spaces for convenient access.
249 Notre Dame Avenue
5-minute walk to Old Market Square
This 24/7 surface lot offers 20 parking spaces for round-the-clock convenience.
Conclusion
As the rhythm of summer sweeps across Canada, there’s no better way to experience the season than through the soul-stirring sounds of jazz. With legendary lineups, lively atmospheres, and unforgettable performances from coast to coast, 2025’s jazz festivals are ready to impress.
And while the music takes center stage, your experience behind the scenes matters too. With the Indigo Neo App, finding and paying for parking is as smooth as a sax solo — fast, simple, and entirely digital. So you can park with confidence, skip the hassle, and focus on what really matters: the music.
Download the Indigo Neo app today to find and reserve parking near your festival venue, and make sure your jazz experience hits every high note.
