The 40th anniversary of the Vancouver International Jazz Festival kicks off summer this June 20 to July 1, with 187 performances happening across the city, from downtown to Granville Island and on the North Shore. By Coastal Jazz. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, events and other initiatives that are put on either by us or by our select partners. Published May 20, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Presents/2025/05/20/Contest-Granville-Island-Jazz/