If you are looking for the Jazz Festival South Yarra band times or searching for the full Jazz on Murphy 2026 line-up, here is a clear guide to the weekend’s performances. And if you love the sound of these acts and want similar quality for your own celebration, corporate function or private party, Vogue Entertainment also offers premium entertainment ideas for events to help you bring world-class live music to your occasion.
Jazz on Murphy returns to South Yarra across Saturday 28 March and Sunday 29 March, turning Murphy Street into a lively open-air stage filled with jazz, soul, funk, swing and Latin rhythms. The event is free to attend and offers one of the best chances this month to enjoy quality live music in a relaxed outdoor setting.
Jazz on Murphy 2026 Event Details
Location: Murphy Street, South Yarra
Admission: Free
Saturday 28 March: 2pm – 7pm
Sunday 29 March: 12 noon – 6pm
Alongside the music, visitors can enjoy food from Zita’s Focaccia, Sox South Yarra and Cucinetta Restaurant. The event is also family-friendly and pet-friendly, making it a great option for a relaxed weekend outing.
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Saturday 28 March Line-Up
Calle Luna – 2pm to 3.40pm
Calle Luna opens Saturday with vibrant Cuban energy and a rich six-piece sound built around lead and backing vocals, bass, piano, congas, drums and saxophone or flute. Drawing on Cuban salsa, son and timba, along with New York salsa and Colombian influences, they bring a lively, rhythmic show that feels made for outdoor dancing and sunshine.
Bobby Valentine Outfit featuring Ollie McGill & Carlo Barbaro – 3.55pm to 5.40pm
Bobby Valentine is one of Melbourne’s best-loved performers, known for style, personality and impressive versatility. With influences ranging from Sinatra and Count Basie to Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and Van Morrison, this set promises class, charisma and broad musical appeal in a format that suits both dedicated music lovers and casual passers-by.
Cookin’ On 3 Burners featuring Stella Angelico – 6pm to 7pm
Cookin’ On 3 Burners Artist Profile
Saturday’s headline act brings serious groove. Cookin’ On 3 Burners are one of Australia’s premier deep-funk outfits, known for their Hammond-driven sound, soul energy and international hit This Girl. Expect a high-impact set packed with funk, soul and strong live presence to close the day in style.
Sunday 29 March Line-Up
Kekoson – 12 noon to 1.45pm
Kekoson opens Sunday with authentic Cuban salsa and infectious rhythm. Founded by Keko Virán, the group draws on rich Afro-Latin traditions and the spirit of Cuban Son music to create a set full of movement, energy and warmth. It is the kind of performance that instantly lifts the mood of a street event.
Cassidy La Crème & The Old Fashioneds – 2.05pm to 3.40pm
Cassidy La Crème & The Old Fashioneds Profile
Cassidy La Crème & The Old Fashioneds bring vintage swing, jazz and rhythm and blues with glamour, wit and a modern sense of fun. Led by the dynamic Cassidy La Crème, this set promises style, strong musicianship and a playful, dance-ready feel that suits the spirit of Jazz on Murphy beautifully.
The Mike Pensini Band featuring Rhys Tolhurst and Rebecca Mendoza – 4pm to 5.50pm
Rebecca Mendoza and Mike Pensini
This closing Sunday performance brings together standout names from Melbourne’s jazz scene for a stylish and feel-good set. With Mike Pensini on piano and the rich vocals of Rhys Tolhurst and Rebecca Mendoza, audiences can expect classic jazz standards, swing favourites and soulful interpretations delivered with polish, warmth and personality.
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One of the reasons Jazz on Murphy stands out is that it showcases how powerful live entertainment can be when the act matches the setting. Great musicians do more than fill a program. They shape the mood, lift the energy and give people a reason to stay longer, connect and remember the occasion.
That is exactly what Vogue Entertainment helps clients achieve for private events, milestone birthday parties, luxury celebrations and corporate functions. If you are inspired by the calibre of musicians performing at Jazz on Murphy 2026, Vogue Entertainment can help you bring that same sense of class, excitement and musical quality to your own event. From refined jazz and soul through to major bands, entertainers and celebrities, we can help you book acts that genuinely elevate the experience.
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