The BC Django Festival

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The BC Django Festival The BC Django Festival celebrates the enduring legacy of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, whose groundbreaking Quintette du Hot Club de France forever changed the course of acoustic jazz. Drawing on Romani musical traditions, American jazz, French musette, and European classical influences, they forged a sound that was at once elegant, adventurous, and unmistakably their own. Nearly a century later, their music continues to inspire musicians and audiences around the world. For this special evening, two of Canada's premier gypsy jazz ensembles—the Marc Atkinson Trio and Club Voltaire—come together to honour that tradition. Featuring award-winning, internationally acclaimed musicians whose careers have intertwined for decades in acclaimed groups including Caravan, The Bills, and Outlaw Social, the concert promises dazzling improvisation, masterful musicianship, and the joyous spontaneity that defines Hot Club jazz. The evening will feature full sets by both groups, with special collaborative performances bringing the musicians together throughout the night. THE MARC ATKINSON TRIO JUNO nominee and multiple Western Canadian Music Award winner Marc Atkinso Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. Start time not published by the venue — check the venue listing before you go.