Kick off halloween weekend by dancing to a live band covering a blend of jazz fusion and hallo-themed music from video games and tv! Costume Contest! Great Cocktails!

Halloween weekend starts on Thursday. 🎃You know that moment when the Goosebumps theme comes on and you're nine years old again? We're about to do that to you, live, with a saxophone. Jazz-O-Lantern: The Jazz Fusion Halloween Warm-Up Party is a one-night-only throwback at Poetry Jazz Cafe in downtown Toronto. A four-piece band, a room full of people in costume, and a setlist built from the soundtracks of your childhood. !!!!LIMITED CAPACITY!!!!!

When: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Where: Poetry Jazz Cafe Toronto

What to expect

A live four-piece jazz fusion band led by Juno-nominated saxophonist Stuart Brignell

Nostalgia, reimagined. Familiar themes, rebuilt with big grooves, tight solos, and plenty of room to sing along

A costume contest judged on the night, with a drink prize for the winner!

An intimate room. Poetry Jazz Cafe is small (roughly 70-80 people), so you'll be close to the music and the people around you

TOP KNOTCH COCKTAILS

Jazz fusion arrangements of:

Michael Jackson, "Thriller"

Men in Black theme

Goosebumps theme

Castlevania theme

Luigi's Mansion

...and more spooky, nostalgic surprises we're keeping up our sleeves

If you grew up with a Saturday-morning cartoon habit, a Game Boy, or a suspicious number of Scholastic book fair purchases, this one is for you.

Dress up. Seriously. We'll be handing out a prize for the best costume of the night, winner gets a drink and a spooky gift! Think Luigi, Alucard, an MIB agent, a Goosebumps villain. No costume? You're still welcome, but you'll be judged. Gently.

Tickets Space is limited, and the early prices won't last.

Early Bird: $15 (first 20 tickets, through Oct 19)

General Admission: $20 (Oct 20-28)

At the door: $25 (if available)

Doors at 8:30 pm, Music Kicks off at 9pm. Party goes till Midnight or later!

About the band

Jazz-O-Lantern is led by Stuart Brignell on the Saxophone and Ewi, Matteo Mancuso will be on the keyboards, Sam Williams on Bass, and Adrian Bent on Drums.