North Hatley Jazz Festival
Join us for the first-ever North Hatley Jazz Festival from August 7 to 10, 2025! In an enchanting setting, enjoy a unique musical experience where jazz, outdoors and culture meet. Bring your folding chair and picnic for a convivial moment, or choose to come by bike to add a touch of adventure while supporting sustainable development. For those who prefer to travel light, snacks, craft beers from a local microbrewery and refreshing non-alcoholic beverages will be available on site. Whether you're coming with family, friends or solo, get ready to enjoy a memorable event that celebrates music and community. We look forward to seeing you in North Hatley!
Schedule: August 7 to 10, 2025
Thursday, August 7
The North Hatley Jazz Festival is a non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate jazz music in the heart of one of Quebec's most beautiful villages!
From August 7 to 10, 2025, the festival will showcase exceptional local talent alongside musicians from Montreal and beyond.
A huge thank you to Eclectia, our main Platinum partner.
Thursday, August 7
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Sainte Elisabeth Church
CFLX Radio Band
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Dreamland Park
Satellite Quartet and Jon Gearey
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
River Park
Jam Session
10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
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
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Dreamland Park
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
River Park
Jam Session
10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
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
Duo Boudreau Savoie
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Dreamland Park
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
River Park
Jam Session
10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 10
Conference: Jazz from southern Quebec(bilingual)
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
River Park
Dance demonstration and participatory segment
Dave Gelfand and Jonathan Turgeon at the vineyard
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Sainte Elisabeth Church
Auburn Trio
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Thanks to our partners for their support!
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Bronze Partners
Visual arts workshops with Arts-Cultures Massawippi
Throughout the festival, Arts-Cultures Massawippi will be pleased to present visual arts workshops! Get more details and learn about the workshop schedule.
Fundraising Concerts
Some photos and videos of the Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day benefit concerts, organized in support of the North Hatley Jazz Festival, scheduled for August 7-10, 2025.
Musicians
The Jazz Festival will welcome musicians from near and far, including local trio Auburn (Carlos Maldonado Cisneros, Eric Harding and Jon Gearey), who are also contributing to the program as artistic directors.
Contact
Contact us to join the North Hatley Jazz Festival organization or to Volunteer at the event!
Multiple stages and venues throughout the village will transform North Hatley into a unique musical space. Help make the first-ever North Hatley Jazz Festival a reality! Your support will help the team of volunteers in the friendly North Hatley community create a vibrant, inclusive, unforgettable and eco-responsible cultural experience.
Partners
Associate your brand with a vibrant, eco-responsible cultural event! As a sponsor of our event, you'll benefit from visibility with a diverse audience, strengthen your presence in the community, and help raise the profile of the artists and the region.
About us
The Sherbrooke Record reports on our festival and benefit concert: read more
In Townships Sun magazine, May issue, page 16:
"From Jazz Night to Jazz Festival" by Sonia Patenaude.
