The Kensington Market Jazz Festival (KMJF) has released its full artist lineup ahead of its 10 year anniversary taking place from September 19-21. Featured acts in this year’s lineup include Shuffle Demons, Hilario Durán, Mike Downes, Joy Lapps, Amanda Tosoff, Billy Newton-Davis, Jane Bunnett with Danae Olano, Barbra Lica, Genevieve Marentette, Jay Douglas, Eddie Bullen, Robi Botos, Jeremy Ledbetter, Lauren Falls, Joanna Majoko, Carn Davidson 9, Deneille Bessels, Dave Young, Dizzy & Faye and so many more. You’ll also see some familiar faces from the jazz.fm91 family such as Heather Bambrick and Thompson Egbo-Egbo.
Led and produced by Canada’s jazz songstress and philanthropist Molly Johnson O.C., this year’s festival will feature over 60 jazz acts performing at various locations and venues in the market including Pamenar, Tom Suits Store, Tapestry, Handlebar, and Supermarket along with free performances at Bellevue Square Park curated by Lulaworld.
The Kensington Market Jazz Festival runs from September 19-21, 2025. It opens up on Friday September 19 with a special performance from Amanda Tosoff at 5 p.m. at Tom Suits Place at 196 Baldwin Street followed by a street party with the Shuffle Demons at 7 p.m. on Baldwin street.
See the full schedule at kensingtonjazz.com.