Artists invited to apply online February 1 to March 1

Each year, we invite musicians to apply for the Markham Jazz Festival through our website during the month of February (and March 1). Artists are asked to complete our online application and submit a bio, music sample and stage plot. All submissions are reviewed. If we are interested in inviting you to the festival, we will be in touch!

Oct. 14 Benefit Concert a success!

Thanks to all those who attended Jaymz Bee’s “Music for Secret Agents” concert at Flato Markham Theatre on October 14, 2025. It was presented by Minken Employment Lawyers to celebrate their 35th anniversary, and all proceeds went to help MJF continue to offer exceptional live jazz free to fans throughout the GTA. Thanks also to Michael Frankfort for manning the free photo booth, and for donated raffle prizes from Ashgrove Spa, Pretty Thingz, Peppertree Klassics and Peninsula Ridge Wines. 

‘Great festival, amazing artists!’

“Excellent,” “wonderful” and “well organized” were just some of the hundreds of survey comments we received as thousands of jazz fans gathered in Unionville this past August 16 and 17 to hear 30+ performances by Canada’s top musicians – and one group from Norway – at the 28th annual Markham Jazz Festival. • With Main Street Unionville under reconstruction, this year’s event adapted by featuring a mix of familiar and new stages. Warm, sunny weather prevailed, restaurants filled, and many took advantage of our free shuttle service from nearby parking. • Stay tuned for news of upcoming events, Jazzlicious dates and next year’s festival!