PLAN YOUR VISIT
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.
Festival essentials—from parking and weather to what you can bring—so you can focus on the music.
FESTIVAL DAY
OCT 03, 2026
1:00–8:00 PM
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park
2340 Ontario Street, Oakville, ON
Jazz Vespers for Sunday, Oct 4, is now Postponed
JAM takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 1:00–8:00 PM at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, 2340 Ontario Street in Oakville.
No. JAM Roots & Rhythms Festival is free and open to the public
There are no age restrictions. JAM is a welcoming event for people of all ages.
Yes. The Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park parking lot is located at 2340 Ontario Street, Oakville.
Yes. Please check the weather before you arrive and come prepared to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Please leave the following items at home:
-Illegal or illicit substances, drugs or drug paraphernalia
-Weapons of any kind, including pocketknives and self-defence sprays
-Flammable items or liquids, including aerosols and fireworks
-Spray paint
-Outside food or beverages, including alcohol
-Glass bottles or cans (empty water bottles are acceptable)
-Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
-Animals, except service animals assisting a person with a disability
-Large chains or chained wallets
-Laser pens, laser pointers or similar focused-light devices
-Water guns, squirt guns, spray bottles or misters
-Musical instruments, noisemakers or air horns
-Confetti, streamers or loose glitter (wearable cosmetics are acceptable)
Additional items may be prohibited at the discretion of law enforcement or security officials.
JAM is a rain-or-shine event. The festival may pause or shut down if severe weather conditions make it unsafe to continue.