Vernon Jazz Club
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Celebrating 26 years of live music in the North Okanagan, the Vernon Jazz Club is beloved by artists and audiences alike for its superb music and sound, cool heritage vibe, cherished bar and dance floor! One of three jazz-primary clubs in BC, the Club features local, Canadian and international artists in ~20 live performances annually from September to May. This entirely volunteer operated not-for-profit society, was founded in 1999 with a first performance in the basement of the Sandman Inn, moving in 2000 to the historic ‘Vernon Club’ above Nolan’s Pharmacy.
Jazz comes in all forms at the Vernon Jazz Club, from classics to the blues; latin, soul, funk and fusion; piano, vocal and more. Jazz Jams run alternate Wednesdays with an ‘all ages’ welcome. In addition, the Vernon Folk & Roots hosts several performances a year at the Club. Enjoy Vernon’s 140-seat cabaret-style live music venue--enhancing the downtown core and contributing to regional cultural and tourism offerings. For info and tickets go to VernonJazz.com.
Upcoming Events
Simon Kempston
Vernon Jazz Club Sat, Oct 3, 2026 At 7:30pmSimon Kempston is ‘one of Scotland’s very best songwriters’ (The Herald on Sunday), a composer and ‘a master of fingerstyle guitar’ (The Scotsman) based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
No Minors 19+
Aretha Tillotson
Vernon Jazz Club Sat, Oct 17, 2026 At 7:30pmThe Vernon Jazz Club is thrilled to welcome bassist, composer, and bandleader Aretha Tillotson, one of the most compelling voices in the new wave of Canadian jazz.
No Minors 19+
Major Mambo
Vernon Jazz Club Sat, Oct 31, 2026 At 7:30pmCelebrate Halloween and The Day of the Dead in style! Dance ‘til you drop with the Okanagan Valley’s premier Latin ensemble. Major Mambo will deliver ALL the dance music, from Salsa, Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Bossa Nova and more. Skip the high cost of flights and jet fuel: Major Mambo will take us to Havana, Puerto Rico and Brazil.
No Minors 19+
Cory Weeds: Hip To Be Square - Music of Huey Lewis & The News
Vernon Jazz Club Thu, Nov 5, 2026 At 7:30pmWeeds, joined by Kansas City organist Chris Hazelton plus guitarist David Rourke and drummer Rudy Petschauer from New York, takes on hits like “Hip to Be Square”, “The Power Of Love”, and “I Want A New Drug”.
Note: Special Thursday Night Event
No Minors 19+
James Keelaghan & Jez Lowe
Vernon Jazz Club Thu, Nov 12, 2026 At 7:30pmJames Keelaghan & Jez Lowe. Two songwriters emerged on to the international acoustic music touring circuit in the late 1990s who, despite their different backgrounds and places of origin, have established a musical relationship that has lasted more than twenty years.
No Minors 19+
Wild Blue Herons
Vernon Jazz Club Sat, Nov 14, 2026 At 7:30pmFeaturing the acclaimed husband-and-wife team of Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper, Wild Blue Herons deliver sophisticated, groove-driven jazz and funk with soul, gospel, and pop influences woven throughout.
No Minors 19+
Anthony D’Alessandro Quartet
Vernon Jazz Club Sat, Nov 28, 2026 At 7:30pmAnthony D’Alessandro is a JUNO-nominated pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader based in Toronto. Hailed by Jersey Jazz Magazine as “one of the most impressive young jazz pianists today”, he has performed in many notable clubs, halls and jazz festivals around the world.
No Minors 19+
Casey Thomas-Burns
Vernon Jazz Club Sat, Dec 12, 2026 At 7:30pm“Swinging, singing, and sparkling,” trombonist and vocalist Casey Thomas-Burns lights up the stage with joyful energy and classic swingstyle.
No Minors 19+
New Year’s Eve with the Justin Glibbery Quintet
Vernon Jazz Club Thu, Dec 31, 2026 At 9:00pmThe best NYE party in the Okanagan deserves the best party band in the land. Glibbery, a professional pianist, composer, and music educator, has been a part of the Okanagan Valley music scene for 32 years.
No Minors 19+