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The Jazz Returns to North Hatley Save the Date: August 5–9, 2026

The North Hatley Jazz Festival returns for its second year! Kick things off with a special pre-festival concert on August 5 at the Canton de Hatley, followed by four days of soul-stirring music in the heart of the village.

From free outdoor stages at Dreamland Park to intimate performances at Saint Elisabeth’s Church, immerse yourself in world-class jazz, vibrant workshops, and local “jazz happy hours.” Whether you’re here for the improvisation or the sunset views over the water, join us for an unforgettable celebration.

Free

Paid

Don’t miss our opening event Wednesday, August 5!

Thursday, August 7

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Sainte Elisabeth Church

12:15p | 2:30 | 4:40 

Isabella Hallia Quartet

7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Dreamland Park

Satellite Quartet and Jon Gearey

8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
River Park

Satellite Quartet and Jon Gearey

8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
River Park

Jam Session

10: 00 pm
North Hatley Curling Club

Friday, August 8

North Hatley Library
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
for children aged 1-6
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Dreamland Park
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Sainte Elisabeth Church

Julián Gutierrez Cuban Quartet

7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Dreamland Park
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
River Park

Jam Session

10: 00 pm

Saturday, August 9

Lecture: Miles Davis

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Salle LV, Église Sainte-Élisabeth

Theater and storytelling (French)

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
North Hatley Library
for children aged 1-6

Jazz quintet: Bishop’s University

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Dreamland Park

Auburn Trio

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Sainte Elisabeth Church

Louise Thibault, Aron Doyle & Jon Gearey

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Village concerts: Sérafin Larivière Quintette

7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Dreamland Park
8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
River Park

Jam Session

10: 00 pm

Sunday, August 10

Conference: Jazz from southern Quebec(bilingual)

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Swing and Solo Jazz Dance, presented by Swing Sherbrooke

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
River Park
Dance demonstration and participatory segment

Michael Gearey & Patrick Duchesne

Dreamland Park
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Sainte Elisabeth Church

Trio Auburn & Marc Tétrault

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm