Uptown Jazz & Downtown Blues

Summer’s in full swing, so it’s time to hit the streets and jazz things up!

It’s that time of year again when the heart of Uptown Waterloo comes alive with the smooth and soulful sounds of jazz. That’s right – the Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival is back!

This year’s festival will take place between Friday, July 18th and Sunday, July 20th at the Uptown Waterloo City Centre.

The exciting lineup includes Monkey House, Slidin’ Around, Norbert Botos Quintet, Christine Jensen Quartet, Amanda Kind, and even a tap-dancing performance from Travis Knights, as well as a variety of other incredibly talented jazz musicians!

In addition to all of the amazing live music, there will be an assortment of vendors offering delicious food and refreshing beverages to help “jazz up” your taste buds!

Music lovers are in luck this summer because the Kitchener Blues Festival is also set to feature a wide mix of acts throughout the downtown core from Thursday, August 7th to Sunday, August 10th.

This family-friendly, non-profit festival brings together local, national and international talent, including Burton Cummings, Ana Popović, David Wilcox, Bedouin Soundclash, C.J. Chenier, Daniel Lanois, Jackie Venson, and many more!

The fun kicks off with a fundraising concert on Thursday, August 7th, but there are over 35 free acts to check out across four different Downtown Kitchener stages! Hope to see you there :)