The Clarence Jazz Festival will mark its 30th anniversary with Australian funk heavyweights The Bamboos and international favourites Close Counters headlining the four-day celebration.
Running from February 19-22 at Rosny Farm, the milestone festival will have five stages with both free and ticketed performances.
Destination Southern Tasmania CEO Alex Heroys praised the festival’s longevity.
“The Clarence Jazz Festival highlights the importance of regional events that are also well attended by locals, Tasmanians from other regions and interstate jazz fans,” Heroys said.
He said long-running events like the festival were “critical to the success of our visitor economy” and brought people into the state and moved them around regional areas.
“With Festival of Voices hitting 20 years last year and the Taste of Summer being the longest-running food and drink festival in Australia, it is clear that events can have a long life,” he said.
Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley said reaching 30 years was “a truly remarkable achievement” that spoke to the festival’s strength and ongoing appeal.
“What makes the Clarence Jazz Festival so special is its ability to honour its history while constantly evolving,” Blomeley said.
“It offers exciting new experiences, champions local talent and ensures the festival remains accessible, welcoming and vibrant for all.”
The 2026 program spans classic big band swing, contemporary jazz, funk, soul and dancefloor-ready sets alongside showcases of emerging artists and scholarship recipients.
Blomeley said the festival’s is a big support for local producers, from food vans and stalls to wines from the Coal River Valley.
“The festival offers a true taste of Clarence alongside world-class music,” he said.
The full lineup, program and tickets are available at rosnyfarm.com.au/clarencejazzfest.
