The Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival 2015 runs from August 7th to the 9th, and features some of Canada's top jazz musicians. This year the festival will feature 32 acts over 3 days on 6 out-door stages and 3 indoor venues. There will be something for the traditionalist to avante garde performed by both cutting edge to seasoned professionals. So come down to Downtown Oakville, sit back and enjoy the music.
2015 Downtown Oakville Festival will kick off on August 6th with Juno award-winning jazz vocalist Emilie-Claire Barlow, who will be performing at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. This is a ticketed event.
Emile-Claire Barlow has just returned from Holland, where she recorded with world renowned jazz orchestra the Metropole Orkest and she is poised to release her 11th album, Clear Day (Oct 23). Emilie-Claire will bring us a sneak peek of her exciting new material, along with favourites from The Beat Goes On, Seule ce soir, and Live in Tokyo. This dynamic performer charms and delights with her inventive arrangements, and a voice of unforgettable beauty.
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Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival Schedule
Friday, August 7th
TD Centennial Stage
5:00pm-6:30pm Mike Field
7:30pm-9:00pm The Ault Sisters
10:00pm-11:30pm Coldjack
Merriam Music Stage (Reynolds & Lakeshore)
5:30pm-6:30pm Merriam All Star Band
7:30pm-8:30pm Stacey MacIntyre
9:30pm-10:30pm Liz Loughrey & Adrian X
TD Towne Square Stage
5:30pm-7:00pm The Boxcar Boys
8:00pm-9:30pm Lily Frost
10:15pm-11:45pm LeE HARVeY OsMOND
Thomas Stage (Thomas & Lakeshore)
6:30pm-7:45pm The BelleRegards
9:00pm-10:15pm The BelleRegards
Dunn Stage (Dunn & Lakeshore)
6:45pm-8:00pm 4skor
9:15pm-10:30pm 4skor
Allan Stage (Allan & Lakeshore)
6:30pm-7:30pm The Cat Bernardi Quartet
8:30pm-9:30pm Happy Pals New Orleans Party Orchestra
10:30pm-11:30pm Happy Pals New Orleans Party Orchestra
Jonathan's & J Bistro
8:00pm-12:00am Mike Branton & Wayne DeAdder
Ofinn's Irish Temper
9:30pm-1:00am Marshall Dane
Saturday, August 8th
TD Centennial Stage
1:00pm-2:00pm Charlie Kert's Jams (Children's Musical)
3:00pm-4:30pm Miray
5:00pm-6:30pm Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar
7:30pm-9:00pm Bria Skonberg
10:00pm-11:30pm The Bros. Landreth
Merriam Music Stage (Reynolds & Lakeshore)
5:30pm-6:30pm Merriam All Star Band
7:30pm-8:30pm Merriam Special Guest
9:30pm-10:30pm Liz Loughrey & Adrian X
TD Towne Square Stage
1:00pm-4:30pm Bell Youth in the Spotlight
5:30pm-7:00pm Denielle Bassels
8:00pm-9:30pm Mitch Frohman & Merriam Music Orchestra
10:15pm-11:45pm Quinn Sullivan
Thomas Stage (Thomas & Lakeshore)
6:30pm-7:45pm Zach Preston
9:00pm-10:15pm Zach Preston
Dunn Stage (Dunn & Lakeshore)
6:45pm-8:00pm Adam Crossman
9:15pm-10:30pm Adam Crossman
Allan Stage (Allan & Lakeshore)
6:30pm-7:30pm Simone Morris Trio
8:30pm-9:30pm Too Nice
10:30pm-11:30pm Too Nice
Jonathan's & J Bistro
1:00pm- 3:00pm Curtis Ray Smith
8:00pm-1:00am Rob Reed, Larry Bodner, Avery Raquel
Sunday, August 9th
TD Towne Square Stage
1:00pm – 3:00pm Mississauga Swing Band
Transportation
Parking, Free Shuttle, Walking or Biking
There is parking available on several lots as well as a Parking Garage off Church Street, however, Lakeshore Road will be closed during the festival. It is extremely limited, so parking will be available at the Oakville GO Station, which is located west of Trafalgar Road between Cross and Cornwall. Free shuttle buses will be running both Friday night and all day Saturday. The Free Shuttles will depart every 15 minutes from the main bus terminal located at the North-East corner of the GO Station. Should you decide to walk the 2.5 km down Trafalgar Road, it should take you about 15 to 20 minutes. Riding your bike to the Festival is a great way to get to there, and there will be a secure bike corral set up.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for your generous support! The TD Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival is produced by the Downtown Oakville BIA and brought to you by the businesses of Downtown Oakville and the generous support of our sponsors below.
Youth in the Spotlight generously sponsored by Bell Canada and Pratt and Whitney Canada.
Do It Green is generously sponsored by Pratt and Whitney Canada.