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 17th and Sunday, July 19th at the Uptown Waterloo City Centre.

This year’s lineup features headline performers including Four80East, Alexis Baró Y La Big Band and Adrean Farrugia Quintet, along with local talent such as Matt Weidinger, The Stack, Paul Stouffer, Tim Moher, and the Youth Jazz Ensemble.

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 6th to Sunday, August 9th.

This family-friendly, non-profit festival brings together local, national and international talent, including The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Sass Jordan, Goddo and King King, along with local favourites such as Matt Weidinger Band, FOG Blues & Brass Band, and Isy Aboagye.

The fun kicks off with a fundraising concert on Thursday, August 6th, but there are over 35 free acts to check out across four different Downtown Kitchener stages! Hope to see you there :)