Food and music combine for Clarence Jazz Festival milestone

Local produce will take centre stage alongside music at the 2026 Clarence Jazz Festival, with a new collaboration announced to mark the event’s 30th anniversary.

The City of Clarence has partnered with Hobart restaurant Scholé and chef Luke Burgess to deliver a bespoke dining experience as part of the festival program, showcasing Clarence-grown produce and local makers.

Presented as Scholé x CJF, the collaboration will feature a menu designed around seasonal ingredients sourced from across the Clarence region.

Clarence Mayor Brendan Blomeley said the collaboration reflected the festival’s evolution and its strong ties to local producers and businesses.

“The Clarence Jazz Festival has never been just about music, it’s also about celebrating our community and that includes all the incredible local producers and businesses that help make our region what it is,” he said.

“From lamb, oysters and wines from our magnificent Coal River Valley, the festival offers a true taste of Clarence alongside world-class music.

“Working with a chef of Luke Burgess’ calibre to deliver this collaboration further cements Clarence’s place within Tasmania’s world-class food and wine landscape.

“It’s a strong example of how food, culture and place can come together in a way that benefits our community and visitors alike.”

Chef Luke Burgess said the opportunity to embed food within the festival experience, rather than alongside it, was a key attraction.

“This collaboration is really about creating space for people to slow down, eat well and stay connected to what’s happening around them,” he said.

“I’m excited to be involved in a festival that feels so genuine, the focus on Clarence, on collaboration and on doing things well really resonates.

The dining experience forms part of a broader anniversary program celebrating Tasmanian creativity, with festival wines sourced exclusively from Frogmore Creek in the Coal River Valley.

The Clarence Jazz Festival runs from 19–22 February 2026 at Rosny Farm featuring local, interstate and international artists across free and ticketed events.

Full program details and tickets are available at rosnyfarm.com.au/clarencejazzfest