Hot August Jazz started in 2005 and was held in 5 venues with 32 bands performing.

Now, Hot August Jazz is in 12 venues with roughly 65 bands (250 musicians) over 12 hours.

Always held on the last Sunday in August the event attracts all ages and gender. 

This event supports local businesses, ;ocal artists and new and up an coming musicians.

It has been a FREE event since day one and we do our best to keep it that way, so any finacial support is always appreciated.

The Hobart Jazz Club Inc is a volunteer organisation that supports Jazz in Tasmania and Tasmanian Jazz.

This event cost the club approximately $30,000 to put on each year.

Money raised goes to pay musicians, technicians, marketing etc.