TD Markham Jazz Festival
August 14, 16 to 18
Markham, ON
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The TD Markham Jazz Festival is an exciting and vibrant 3 1/2 day musical delight featuring well known professional jazz, blues and crossover musicians performing on three stages on beautiful Main Street Unionville, in Markham. The festival starts on Wednesday, August 14 with a ticketed opening night kick-off party at the Markham Museum! From August 16-18, Main Street comes alive with 30+ free performances all day and evening on outdoor stages, on the street, and in bars and restaurants. Come and enjoy over 150 acclaimed professional jazz musicians performing all styles of jazz and blues. While here, visit art galleries, socialize in pubs and restaurants, dance up a storm at our beer and wine garden stage, and enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping - all in a magical environment that will create memories to last!
905-471-5299
www.markhamjazzfestival.com
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