Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival brings world-class acts to town July 23-26
Four days of free weekend jazz, blues, and arts in the historic village, plus ticketed headliner concerts. The Cool Blues Show returns over two nights with eight headliners.
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The 2026 Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival runs July 23–26 with free weekend performances and ticketed headliner shows throughout the four days.
On the weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 25 and 26, thousands are expected for full days of free world-class jazz, blues, arts, and culture in the heart of Fort Langley from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. The main stage at Fort Langley Community Hall will feature nine bands across genres: Gypsy jazz, orchestral indie-pop, Indigenous contemporary music, soulful grooves, and a Joni Mitchell tribute called Every Song is a Little Adventure. Artists include the Lawless Firm, Elise Boulanger and Band, Ard 'N Saul, Russell Wallace and Snukwa7, Elisa Thorn, Curbside Collective, the Philly Jo Jones Tribute Band, and the Royal Sundowners.
A youth and emerging artist stage at the Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station gardens showcases the next generation, from Berklee students to Rising Jazz Star winners. Performers include Yazmin Karimjee Quartet, Rowan, Wood Land, Bea Lagrisola, the Ben Cai Quartet, Four Good Emperors, Luke Young Quartet, and Quartal Voices. Beyond the stages, there's a full weekend of art and cultural experiences: family fun and art activities, strolling bands, pop-up performances, and free workshops in art, music, and culture.
Ticketed headliners start Thursday. Big Band Brilliance with the Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra and vocalist Joanna Wallfisch runs 1–3 p.m. July 23. Hersog's 17-member orchestra features Brad Turner, Steve Kaldestad, Bruno Hubert, James Danderfer, and Bernie Arai. Later that day, A Soulful Legacy: Passion of Amy Winehouse – Back to Black features multi-award-winning vocalist Heidi Munro backed by Canadian musicians, 7:30–10 p.m.
The Cool Blues Show returns bigger than ever over two nights, Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, at Fort Langley Community Park. Eight headliners include Blackburn Brothers, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Honeybear The Band, The Hogtown Allstars, Jack de Kyzer, Chambers and DesLauriers, Big Dave McLean, and Them Ordinary Things. The park will feature a beer garden, ticketed whiskey and wine tastings, food trucks, and outdoor games.