Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where will the Festival be held in 2009?
A. The Noosa Jazz Festival will be held across various venues within Noosa Heads & Noosa    Junction, Queensland. For a full list of participating venues Click Here

Q. When is the Festival?
A. The Festival will be held from Thursday 3rd  to Sunday 6th September 2010. Check the festival program for opening times. To view the full Festival Program Click here

Q. Where and how can I buy tickets?
A. On-line ticket sales have now closed. Tickets can be purchased at the box office at Noosa Woods.

Q. How far is Noosa from the Gold Coast & Brisbane?
A. Noosa is approximately a 2.5hour drive from the Gold Coast and just a 1.5hour drive from Brisbane. The closest airport to Noosa is Maroochydore Airport (Sunshine Coast) which is just a 30min drive away.

Q. Is there camping available at the festival?
A. No, unfortunately there are no camping facilities available at the festival.

Q. How can I find other accommodation?
A. Click Here for a full list of accommodation options. For more information and assistance about Noosa call the Tourism Noosa Information Centre +61 7 5430 5000 or visit www.tourismnoosa.com.au

Q. Where can I find the program and information about the artists?
A. A full program for the festival can be found by Clicking Here.To read artist bio’s Click Here

Q. How do I become a Volunteer?
A. Volunteering at Noosa Jazz Festival is a fun and rewarding experience. Click Here to download the volunteer confirmation form or email Robynne Britt, robynne.britt@usmevents.com.au for more details. In return for your services rendered, you will receive a volunteer pack consisting of an official Noosa Jazz Festival 2009 volunteer t-shirt as well as 2 x day tickets to a festival day of your choice.

Q. Will parking be available on site?
A. There will be very limited parking available around the festival so it is recommended that you either walk from your accommodation or take a festival shuttle bus. Click Here to view a shuttle bus timetable.  The Noosa Ferry is also available and the time table is on the website under location

Q. Am I allowed to bring a camera to the Festival?
A. Small still cameras are of course permitted. Please do not bring cameras with professional telephoto lenses, video cameras or audio recording devices to the Festival. You will be asked to take them back to your car, or accommodation.

Q.Can I bring my own seating?
A. Yes, it is fine to bring your own folding chair for the Sunday Mail Jazz in the Woods only. For all other events that are ticketed, you must purchase the premium tickets if you wish to be seated.  All free events within the park will have seating available, but on a first come basis and not guaranteed.

Q.What facilities are there for disabled people?
A. Vehicle access will be all existing disabled parking bays along Hastings St and near Noosa Woods.  There will be a portable disabled toilet within the festival arena near the first aid tent and the public toilets within the Noosa Woods.

Q. Can we bring food or drinks to the festival?
A. The festival is a licensed event during the ticketed events with alcohol, soft drinks and water available for purchase.  Sunday Mail Jazz in the Woods will have a designated Bar area. Please be advised we prefer no glass to be bought into the Festival Site.  Each day the festival village will be offering  a wide variety of food  within the food stalls at the event. You can bring your own snacks and water in sealed plastic bottles. Any contraband will be confiscated during the ticketed events.

Q. Can I refill my water bottle on site?
A. Yes, the park has a drinking fountain and there is a water tap beside the existing Noosa Woods Rotunda for filling up water bottles.

Q. Can I come to the festival if I am under the age of 18?
A. Children are welcome at the festival except after 5pm on Friday & Saturday night. 18+ only.

Q. Is there a dress code?
A. No, you can wear what you like however comfortable shoes and warm clothes for night are advisable.

Q. Are dogs or other animals allowed on the festival site?
A. Definitely not. Only exceptions are Guide or disability Dogs.

Q. What happens if it rains?
A. We play rain or shine so if it's looking like it is going to rain, please bring some wet weather gear (note that umbrellas are not permitted). The festival arena premium seating is under cover and we recommend purchase of these tickets to avoid inclement weather issues.

Q. Any further questions?
A. If you have any further questions, that need urgent answering, don’t hesitate to contact us on +61 7 5449 0711 or email info@usmevents.com.au