The 22nd JZ Festival is the largest in the event's history, bringing more than 100 musicians from over 20 countries and regions to Shanghai. Across 17 days, the program features 146 performances and industry forums at 13 venues.

• Jazz Age Carnival: Oct 16 to 18 at Qiantan Sports Park, featuring live music and a vintage market with classic cars, vinyl records, and retro clothing. Sunset picnic concerts follow from Oct 19 to 23.
• Jazz Avenue: Oct 24 and 25 at New Bund Red Lane, with four stages and multiple interactive areas.
• Jazz Riverside: Oct 27 to Nov 1 at Qiantan Leisure Park, with performances beside the Huangpu River.
• City-wide Jazz: Oct 22 to Nov 1 at locations including Youcheng Park, Qiantan Central Garden, and Crystal Plaza.
• Jazz Finale: Oct 31 and Nov 1, including a performance by five-time Grammy-winning bassist Victor Wooten of the United States and The Wooten Brothers at Echoland Qiantan on Oct 31.
• Qiantan Jazz Talk: Oct 26 to Nov 1 at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music and New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center, featuring forums for musicians and music industry professionals.

When: Oct 16 to Nov 1

Where: Multiple venues across the Qiantan area and at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music

Admission: Outdoor performances and events are free.