A hurricane warning is in place for Classic Flyers Museum this Easter weekend, with jazz enthusiasts expected to dance up a storm at the National Jazz Festival Tauranga's Hurricane Party: Blues.

Tonight will have one of the festival's not-to-be missed shows return to the stage with a highly-anticipated mix of local and international musicians – and a new venue to boot, accommodating 1000 people.

The Bay of Plenty's very own Kokomo and their original take on blues will be joined by crowd favourites Shirazz, from Melbourne, serving up hot jazz of the 20s and 30s.

And, direct from Sydney, electric blues storyteller Isaiah B Brunt and his six-piece band will pay homage to classic American blues.

'After sell-outs in 2016 and 2017, we are excited to team up with Classic Flyers to offer this electric experience to even more jazz enthusiasts,” says festival director Craig Wilson.

'This is guaranteed to be a night of rollicking jazz and blues from some of the best entertainers in the business and we are excited to present such fantastic acts.”

The Hurricane Party concept originates from New Orleans. People there used to have a ‘hurricane party' when there was a hurricane, and it was held in a different venue each year.

Craig says that with the Hurricane Party getting bigger and better each year, tickets are selling fast for this year's event – so it pays to get your tickets in advance. However, there will be door sales on the night if there are tickets left.

'Make sure you join in the fun for a dance party not to be missed!”

The Hurricane Party is on at Classic Flyers Museum from 7pm. For more info go to jazz.org.nz.