Perth’s beachside jazz festival is back! Now an unmissable highlight in Perth’s winter calendar, JazzConnect brings three days of live music to Scarborough.

From 29-31 August 2025, we are turning the Scarborough Beach foreshore into one large music precinct giving you the opportunity to enjoy great local artists, iconic venues and spectacular ocean views.

With 17 diverse events across 10 venues, all within easy walk, the program features a range of free and ticketed events for all ages. Whether you’re a jazz devotee or just want to hear great live music with a view, you’ll find a rich mix of performances and artists to discover.

Come and enjoy our very own woman of soul: Sophie Foster or enjoy the  some of Perth’s most exciting contemporary musicians. Croon the afternoon away with the Basilio Brothers, or dust off your swing dance moves with the Matt Cahill Combo. Enjoy a sunset samba with Marcio Mendes, the spicy Cuban rhythms of De Cuba Son, or party the night away with The Steve Hensby Band.

This year, we have joined forces with Perth Jazz Society to introduce some new events to the program – including a journey through the history of jazz with the amazing Libby Hammer, and Jazz with Junior: a family-friendly event that parents can enjoy with their kids.

The festival is proudly presented by the City of Stirling, produced by ArtConnect Initiative and supported by the Scarborough Beach Association.

Lock these dates in your calendar…this is a festival not to be missed.