Last updated: September 9, 2026. | By TravelDeals AI Team.
A regional Australian jazz and blues trip whose current operating status should be verified before booking. Its historic reputation alone does not confirm a forthcoming edition.
Dates and the current edition
October 30–November 1, 2026. The current organiser's programme lists an October 30 opening night and performances on October 31 and November 1; its authorised ticket listing identifies the 2026 edition. Settings include St Pat's Hall, the Cathedral Grounds and the Old Baptist Church. Check each event's own admission. Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues — current official programme.
Choose the right tickets
Start with the official programme and the admission advice below. Check the date, venue and access rights of each selected performance before paying for travel. Ticket availability and any reservation requirements can change.
Where to stay and how to arrive
Look at Wangaratta accommodation once dates and venues are announced; rural alternatives require a late transfer.
Compare Melbourne arrivals with the separate rail or road journey into northeast Victoria.
The pass, opening night and separate concerts
The organiser-linked Humanitix listing for the 36th festival returns the Festival Pass and gives Holy Trinity Anglican Cathedral, 6 The Close, as the central event location. The organiser’s programme also uses St Pat’s Hall and the Old Baptist Church. Check which of those settings your chosen ticket actually covers.
Friday’s opening party at St Pat’s Hall is listed from 6pm to 10pm, while the main Saturday and Sunday programmes use several stages. A separately promoted Saturday evening concert at the performing arts centre and Milawa Monday have their own listings; do not count them as pass inclusions without reading the terms. A Friday-to-Monday Wangaratta stay keeps the core weekend together. Add another night only if a separately chosen regional event or day trip makes the extra room and transport worthwhile. Recheck the dated ticket before paying because the programme and ticket platform display different overall opening times.
A practical short-break plan
Arrive in Wangaratta before the October 30 opening night if attending it. Give the next day to the main programme, allowing time to move between the Cathedral Grounds, St Pat's Hall and other confirmed settings. Use the final day for a contrasting performance. Keep the return toward Melbourne separate from a tight last concert finish.
Budget, access and comfort
Compare local accommodation with rural properties plus late transfers. Read each ticket product carefully before assuming opening night, main stages and special performances are included together.
Check accessible entry and seating at each hall or outdoor area. The current programme uses several settings, so one venue's facilities do not establish the others' arrangements.
Explore the organiser’s video library
Open the video library linked by the organiser. The channel may cover several editions or other events; use each video’s title and date to identify its context.
Compare your trip
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