Queensland’s cosiest, quirkiest, and most colourful winter festival starts this Thursday
Jumpers and Jazz in July – Warwick – July 17 to 27
Winter in Queensland has never looked so colourful. The famed regional Queensland celebration Jumpers and Jazz in July returns from Thursday 17 to Sunday 27 July 2025 in Warwick, QLD, bringing with it a joyful blend of music, art, food, yarn, and community spirit. What began as a creative idea to liven up the CBD has grown into one of Queensland’s most loved regional festivals — and the perfect excuse for a winter road trip. And has it ever been so cold!!!!
Spanning 10 days, 9 communities, and over 220 individual event experiences, Jumpers and Jazz transforms the Southern Downs into a celebration of connection, creativity and good times — with everything from jazz and tree jumpers to artisan markets and food truck feasts.
Think 18 feet of cascading flowers flowing from a church turret. Trees adorned in hand-crafted yarn, transformed into towering works of art. An interactive Enchanted Forest, built entirely by creative hands.
🧣 The festival is known for its one-of-a-kind charm:
- Warwick Art Gallery Tree jumper installations lining the CBD with whimsical, handmade yarn art
- Markets, pop-up bars, artisan stalls and food trucks energising public spaces
- Live jazz performances, from laid-back swing to upbeat New Orleans-style
- Creative workshops, roaming performers, art trails and interactive displays
- Family-friendly moments by day and boutique, ticketed experiences by night
🎷 Signature Events Include:
- Jumpin’ Jazz Laneway Party – Friday 19 July = Featuring two BIG BAND festival favourites: UQ Big Band and Well Swung Daddies
- Grand Automobile Display – Sunday 20 Julyv -A static showcase of veteran, vintage and classic vehicles throughout the CBD and Leslie Park
- Saturday Stroll n Swing – Saturday 26 July A free, open-air celebration with music, food Emergency Services Heroes display, Jazzy Kids Arena, Celebration of local flavours marketplace
- Saturday Jazz Arena – Saturday 26 July -A ticketed alfresco concert with boutique food vendors, licensed bars and performances
- Local Flavours Long Lunch - Saturday 26 July tantalise your tastebuds with a true paddock to plate experience
- Twilight Jazz ‘n’ Blues in the Park – Saturday 26 July -The feel-good twilight event with high-energy jazz, food and dancing under the stars
- Picnic in the Park Jazz Arena and Potters Markets - Sunday 27 July
🎺 Whether you're a jazz lover, art enthusiast, car fanatic, or someone who just enjoys fresh country air, and a great atmosphere — Jumpers and Jazz in July offers something for everyone. The creativity is contagious, the yarn is colourful, and the country hospitality? It warms you to the core.
Contact details:
Kath Rose 0416291493
