LINEUP FOR THE 30th ANNUAL BEACHES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL RELEASED
Torontoβs beloved music festival and summer mainstay, the Beaches International Jazz Festival, returns from July 6 β 29, 2018 to celebrate its 30th year of unparalleled music from both established and emerging artists. Featuring multiple stages and venues, the return of festival favourites and leading musical talent, the 30th annual Beaches International Jazz Festival is one that canβt be missed.
An eagerly-awaited lineup of performances will take over Woodbine Park from Friday July 20 β Sunday July 22 at the TD Main Stage, and at the OLG Main Stage from Friday July 27 β Sunday July 29. Performances will showcase an array of recognized and up-and-coming artists.
After the resounding success of its inaugural year, the Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside will once again return to Jimmie Simpson Park, with performances taking place from Friday July 7 β Sunday July 9.Β The Beaches Jazz Latin Carnival will return to Woodbine Park for its third year between Friday July 13 β Sunday July 15, to showcase the lively melodies of salsa, merengue and cumbia.
Crowd-pleaser and festival mainstay, StreetFest returns with over 100 artists and a drool-worthy line-up of gourmet food trucks from Thursday July 26 β Saturday July 28 on Queen Street East between Woodbine and Beech Avenues. Calypso, new age, jazz, fusion, Latin, blues and Cajun melodies, paired with unbeatable culinary offerings will ignite senses and entertain festival-goers.
2018 Beaches International Jazz Festival βAt-A-Glanceβ Calendar Of Events
Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside
Jimmie Simpson Park (870 Queen Street East)
- Friday, July 7, 6 p.m. β 10 p.m.
- Saturday, July 8, noon β 10 p.m.
- Sunday, July 9, noon β 6 p.m.
Beaches Jazz Latin Carnival
Woodbine Park (Northern Dancer Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard East)
- Friday, July 13, 5 p.m. β 11:00 p.m.
- Saturday, July 14, noon β 11:00 p.m.
- Sunday, July 15, noon β 8:00 p.m.
TD Presents BIJF
Woodbine Park (Northern Dancer Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard East)
- Friday, July 20, 6 p.m. β 11 p.m.
- Saturday, July 21, noon β 11 p.m.
- Sunday, July 22, noon β 8 p.m.
StreetFest
Queen Street East, between Woodbine and Beech)
- Thursday, July 26, 6 p.m. β 11 p.m.
- Friday, July 27, 6 p.m. β 11 p.m.
- Saturday, July 28, 6 p.m. β 11 p.m.
OLG Presents BIJF
Woodbine Park (Northern Dancer Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard East)
- Friday, July 27, 4 p.m. β 11 p.m.
- Saturday, July 28, noon β 11 p.m.
- Sunday, July 29, noon β 8 p.m.
Beaches International Jazz Festival sponsors include the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, TD, Mill St. Brewery, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, Province of Ontario, Ontario Media Development Corporation, Canadian Heritage, CTV, Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, Slate Music and Delta.
For further information, please visit www.beachesjazz.com.