Centred around an ethos of promoting exceptional live music to the community, Perth International Jazz Festival brings talented musicians from around the globe to Western Australia.

2024 marks the twelfth year of the Perth-based event known for packing out concert halls, iconic WA spaces, clubs and bars, and it’s touted to be bigger and better than ever. The Margaret River Region segment sees shows in the most stunning locations: Busselton Foreshore, award-winning winery Aravina Estate, frothy Rocky Ridge Tap House and the spectacular Ngilgi Cave.

Perth International Jazz Festival (PIJF) General Manager and entrepreneur Richard Evans said, “You don’t have to know anything about Jazz to enjoy the event. It’s all about high-quality music and intimate shows at unique venues that have a theatrical feel,”

Richard said the festival is for live music enthusiasts who want to experience something special with family and friends, in a beautiful setting.

“We are trying to broaden the base of people who come to these events. We know people who love jazz will come. People who know the bands will come. But we really want to get to the broader community around us and for them to have faith that it’s going to be a great day!”

The saxophone and trumpet-infused spectacle is expected to bring in a crowd of 15,000 people over all events (including the free ones).

The Busselton Foreshore Amphitheatre will come alive from 12pm on Saturday 10 November with toe-tapping performances by The Vampires, Mariel Bildsten Septet, The Fix and The Troublemakers.

From swinging standards to monster grooves and slick rhythm and blues, this free community and family-friendly event boasts something for all tastes. Whether you’re a local or a blow-in, pack a rug and picnic to enjoy as you while away the hours next to the longest timber-piled jetty – and arguably most aesthetic – in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Rocky Ridge Tap House is just a stone’s throw from the Busselton Jetty and it’s ready to welcome you all for this jazz jam session. Hosted by The Fix, jazz musicians can unpack their saxes, horns and more to play their part for a song or two. Enjoy the choice of 40 tap beers (plus the occasional guest appearance), and a delicious share plate or burger from Bobby’s Busselton. Music kicks off at 6pm and runs until close.

For the third year, Jazz in the Garden brings together the best in life: beautiful surroundings, incredible food and wine, and performances from some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians. Escape to Aravina Estate bringing your picnic rug (or low chair), and set yourself up on the terraced lawn for an afternoon of bliss while enjoying two memorable performances and indulging in local wines and beautifully prepared foods, all available on site.

To begin, you’ll enjoy the sounds of regular local collaborators Chris Foster on piano and bassist Nick Abbey before the afternoon’s headline act: Vince Jones. One of Australia’s most revered and beloved jazz musicians, Jones will weave a spell with his mellifluous voice and eloquent trumpet playing that bring emotion and musicianship to the fore. The Vince Jones Quintet will feature longtime collaborator and musical director Matt McMahon (piano), with Sam Anning (double bass), Jamie Oehlers (tenor sax) and Ben Vanderwal (drums).

Listen to the ethereal sounds of jazz inside Ngilgi Cave, surrounded by stunning stalactites, stalagmites and helictites. This one-of-its-kind event offers an entrancing jazz performance in the otherworldly surroundings of this natural cave in its own Amphitheatre Chamber with exceptional acoustic qualities. Audiences will descend the stairs and be awestruck by the sounds of Gina Williams (vocals) & Guy Ghouse (guitar). After a 15-20 minute performance, ticket holders can go on to explore the rest of the magical, ancient wonders of this natural phenomenon.