Request For Interest

Request for Interest

Markham Jazzlicious Winterfest 2026 

Destination Markham is looking for venue partners in Markham to deliver excellent culinary and musical experiences. This is your opportunity to significantly grow your food & beverage revenue in the winter shoulder season.

2025 Festival Highlights

28 Sold Out Shows

Net Promoter Score of 85% Overall

66% of guests came from outside of Markham

Restaurants had a revenue increase of 150% on average compared to week prior

About Jazzlicious

Event Details

What

Annual Markham Jazzlicious Winterfest

When

Mid-January to Late March 2026

Where

Unique dining venues across Markham

Markham “Jazzlicious” Winterfest is an annual event series produced by Destination Markham Corporation, that brings an exciting live jazz club experience to Markham restaurants. Celebrating jazz music and Markham’s culinary excellence, guests enjoy food and drinks curated by Markham’s local chefs before a spectacular jazz performance. 

Each series will take over a unique dining venue in Markham for three to four consecutive nights. You can find highlights from 2025 Markham Jazzlicious Winterfest here.

Hosting Opportunities

Calling All Restaurant Venues

Destination Markham Corporation (DMC) is looking for six venues to host a 2026 Markham Jazzlicious Winterfest series from mid-January to late March 2026.

If you are interested in hosting Jazzlicious in 2026, please review the Request For Interest document and email the completed form to Monica Pain at mpain@visitmarkham.ca.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Monica Pain.

We look forward to hearing from you!