Tofino Jazz Festival 2025

A Coastal Jazz Journey You Won’t Want to Miss

Imagine the Pacific breeze carrying the first notes of a saxophone across a glassy Tofino inlet. Now picture yourself on the edge—as twilight deepens, the music swells. But what comes next? That’s the moment we’ll save for later. Keep reading—you’re about to discover how this four-day celebration of sound, culture, and community can transform your Vancouver Island getaway.

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Event Overview

Dates: Thursday, June 26 to Sunday, June 29, 2025
Location: Tofino, BC – multiple outdoor and indoor venues across town
Attendance: A mix of freely open sunset sets, family-friendly events, and late-night ticketed concerts

Highlights – At a Glance

Opening Night & Sunset Series (June 26)

✓ 6 PM: HASAATUK—Nuučaan̓uł vocals by the Ahousaht First Nation at First Street Dock
✓ 7 PM: No Attraction—acoustic, queer-rooted sounds for the perfect sunset mood
✓ 8:30 PM: The Phigs—funk-infused jazz guaranteed to get you moving

Jazz Fest Parade & Village Music (June 27–29)

✓ June 27, 3:30 PM: Big Tim Brass Band leads a colourful, participatory parade from Tofino Resort & Marina
✓ Evenings feature a free music lineup in Tofino Village Green:
• Slacktide Stringband (5:30 PM)
• Polky (6:30 PM)
• Frankie Hidalgo & The MVP’s (8 PM funk fusion)

Late-Night Groove

✓ The Halibut Cowboys — neo-psychedelia meets jazz at MAQ Pub (June 26–27)
✓ Five Alarm Funk — high-voltage funk at the Tofino Legion (June 27–28)
✓ Bu Von Blume — eclectic world-funk-fusion at the Legion (June 28–29)
✓ Downtown Mischief brings theatrical mayhem (June 29)

Youth & Community Performances (June 29)

✓ Jovi Osborne, Kayley & Zach, The Vaudevillian, and TK The Artist deliver heartfelt acoustic and folk performances around Campbell Street & Marina

Why You’ll Love It

1. Cultural Richness

Multiple performances feature Indigenous artists and local talent—HASAATUK gives voice to Nuučaan̓uł culture, while the Jazz Fest Parade fosters worldwide musical traditions in an inclusive coastal celebration.

2. Accessible & Affordable

With free outdoor concerts, strollable venues, and family-friendly programming, this festival brings high-quality music to everyone—all within Tofino’s walkable village centre.

3. Music for Every Mood

From chill sunset sets to high-energy funk and immersive late-night shows, the eclectic lineup blends jazz, funk, folk, world music, and brass—a playlist as diverse as Tofino’s landscape.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Around

Accommodation Tips

Dining & Pit Stops

Tickets & Registration

Disclaimer

Vanislander provides information for general reference only. We do not assume responsibility for any changes, cancellations, or modifications made by third parties. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official websites or social media channels of the respective organizers or businesses.

Insider Tips

Pack smart

Evenings bring a coastal chill—layered, waterproof clothing is a smart choice.

Come early

Secure a prime spot for parades and sunset concerts by arriving early.

Respect the vibe

Tofino’s surf-and-soul spirit welcomes playful dressing, community engagement, and respectful listening to performers from diverse cultures.

Ready to Experience the Rhythm of Tofino?

As the final chords fade into the sea breeze on June 29, you won’t just leave with melodies in your ears—you’ll carry the spirit of Tofino with you. This isn’t just a jazz festival; it’s a celebration of culture, community, and the raw, coastal beauty that defines Vancouver Island.
For the full artist lineup, performance schedule, venue details, and ticket information, visit the official festival website: tofinojazzfestival.com

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