Big Band Beats for Little Feet

Bring your tamariki to experience Ōtautahi's Sideline Swing! They'll enjoy the sounds of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, clarinets and flutes, alongside vocalists, piano, bass, guitar and drums. Join in with dancing, shakers and singing as the band presents an interactive big band experience featuring child-friendly big band favourites from the recordings of Julie Wylie, Ella Fitzgerald, Ukebabe and Michal Bush. Come upstairs to the first floor and follow the signs to the Tautoru / TSB Space, at Tūranga. Stay afterwards for a chance to see some of the instruments up close! Especially designed for 2 - 7 year olds. Free, bookings required. A big thank you to Christchurch City Libraries for supporting this event. Sign up to the Festival newsletter and follow us on social media to keep up with all the Festival action, including free events and ticketed shows. The Christchurch Big Band Jazz Festival is a charitable, community-run festival, and donations from music lovers help us keep the majority of our performances free for everyone to enjoy. If you love live music and would like to help keep the jazz playing, please consider making a donation.