Want to enjoy a unique experience? Volunteer with the Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival!

Volunteer perks include a free t-shirt, Volunteer Orientation day prior to the festival, and of course the extra benefit of listening to a great line-up of fantastic musicians!

The Festival is a volunteer-driven event that can only be staged with the help of wonderful people like you, generously donating their time. So come join us for great music and a spectacular community of jazz lovers.

Are you a musician that’s hoping to be a part of our upcoming festival? Whether you’re a local or international, play alone or in a combo, play the local circuit or stadiums, we want to hear from you!

We are seeking extraordinary and unique vendors to be a part of the Sun Life UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival for 2026!

Becoming a vendor for the Festival will help you to gain exposure and generate sales, as well as contribute to the liveliness and uniqueness of this free event!

Help support this unique Festival of Free Jazz Music

Every year, our non-profit organization offers world-class free Jazz in Waterloo attracting over 33,000 people, of all ages and demographics, who come to the festival to enjoy the music of local and global top rate talent.