History
Hermann’s Jazz Club began nearly 40 years ago, on February 25, 1981, at the Bastion Inn on Government St, when German entrepreneur Hermann Nieweler [Knee-well-er] was persuaded by his friend Barry Stubbs to book Friday Harbor’s Island City Jazz Band for a weekend performance at his hotel lounge. Hermann’s love for a good party, lively music and happy patrons led to his establishment of the Dixieland Inn at the hotel.
Hermann moved the club to the current View Street location in 1986 when it was renamed “Hermann’s Jazz Club”. In 2000, our 753 View St location suffered heavy damage from a fire. A testament to his commitment, Hermann rebuilt at great personal expense. Our friend Hermann passed on June 10th, 2015. From 2015 to 2019 his family faced many issues but have remained dedicated to their father's legacy. After running a successful fundraising campaign the non-profit Jazz On View Society has taken over as of July 15th 2019. We will continue to operate Hermann's as a community spirited venue with the support of the venue's generous patrons.
Many nationally and internationally acclaimed acts have graced our stage over the years. Longtime local bands continue to play at the club, including CanUS, Dixieland Express, the Tom Vickery Trio and local legend/reedman Al Pease . Multiple generations of musicians interact and perform at this local institution and contribute to its role as an incubator of local talent. These musicians have travelled the world and helped to put Victoria on the national and international music map, while helping attract renowned local transplants such as David Vest from the USA, Michael Kaeshammer from Germany and Pablo Cardenas from Cuba. With world class acoustics, a relaxed atmosphere, and top notch cuisine, Hermann's Jazz Club is a landmark in the world of modern live performance.
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All Together Now is a drop-in choir night with Marc Jenkins, director of Victoria's The Choir and The Chorus. NO experience necessary, NO music readin...
7:30pm - 9:30pm doors at 5:30pm $10 at the door - ALL AGES and fully wheelchair accessible
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Come enjoy an evening of traditional riverboat jazz with your favorite musicians and support this iconic club while you’re at it.
The Sweethearts...
1:30pm - 3:30pm doors at 12:30pm $12
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
For one night only, in a rare west coast appearance, join Toronto multi-award winner and Order of Canada recipient Don Thompson and Victoria’s eleg...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $20 advance/VJS/UJAM/Students / $25 at the door
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Great American Songbook Trio presents the music of renowned composer Richard Rogers!
Richard Rogers composed such hit songs as Bewitched, Bothered ...
1:30pm - 3:30pm doors at 12:30pm $20/18 VJS, UJam/ kids 12 and under free
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Come party with The Nick La Riviere Band as they celebrate the release of a new album, Alive and Loud! It’s fun, funky, and has a huge sound that c...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $22 (20 UJAM/VJS)
You can no longer make reservations for this event as we have hit our maximum capacity for advanced reservations.
Please come early to the event for rushed seating. Thank you for your understanding.
Come party with The Nick La Riviere Band as they celebrate the release of a new album, Alive and Loud! It’s fun, funky, and has a huge sound that c...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $22 (20 UJAM/VJS)
You can no longer make reservations for this event as we have hit our maximum capacity for advanced reservations.
Please come early to the event for rushed seating. Thank you for your understanding.
"Hard-swinging standards and Mike Allen originals played with fire and passion by four of BC's top jazzmen: Mike Allen-sax, Tony Genge-piano, John Lee...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $20-general / $10-students (at the door only)
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Come down to Hermann's for the legendary Tom Vickery Jazz Jam! Hermann's Jazz Club is proud of having the longest running regular jazz jam in the coun...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 7:00pm $10
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Come on down to Hermann's Jazz Club and hear The Swiftsure Big Band perform before the Tom Vickery Trio Jam Session! What a great night of swing jazz!
5:45pm - 7:00pm doors at 5:00pm
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
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6:00pm - 7:00pm doors at 5:00pm
An evening of fun family Big Band entertainment featuring 96yr old Jerry Bryant on Vocals. Along with Carol Jarvie on Vocals this 18 piece big band w...
7:30pm - 10:00pm doors at 6:00pm Presented by: VictoriaLiveMusic.com $10.00
Tickets at: Hermann's Jazz Club
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $30/$25 VJS/$15 Students
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Come join us for Sunday Brunch and a great show featuring the Flying Saucers!
Hermann's has a new Brunch Menu that is outstanding! This Sunday Series...
1:30pm - 3:30pm doors at 12:30pm $12
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
With a brand-new album currently in the works, Emily Braden is electrifying NYC and international audiences alike with her fresh, soulful sound and po...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $30 / $25 VJS & UVic alumni / $15 students
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
With a brand-new album currently in the works, Emily Braden is electrifying NYC and international audiences alike with her fresh, soulful sound and po...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $30 / $25 VJS & UVic alumni / $15 students
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Club Nights are held monthly to give singers and instrumentalists, of all experience levels, an opportunity to perform with our house band and learn m...
5:00pm - 10:30pm doors at 4:30pm $10/$5 U-Jam Members
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Renowned drummer Kelby MacNayr's SoulTet is dedicated to celebrating old-school Groove + Soul of the 1950's and 60's from featuring Cuban trumpet sens...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $20/18 VJS, UJam, $12 stud, low income
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
6:00pm - 7:00pm doors at 5:00pm
Pierre Schryer’s Fiddle Connections
Mini-Concert & Open Trad Music Session
First Monday of every Month at Hermann’s Jazz Club!
Master fidd...
7:00pm - 10:00pm doors at 6:00pm $12 General/$10 for Session Participants
Reservations close 4 hours prior to show time.
Elaine has a warmth and charm that is ever-present in her musicality and interpretations; she connects with each of her songs at an emotional level th...
7:30pm - 10:30pm doors at 5:30pm $15.00
