Rochester International Jazz Festival | June 19 - 27, 2026 (original) (raw)
More Music. More Discovery. More Jazz.
Club Pass Series
18 to 20 Club Pass Shows Nightly
Explore all 174 Club Pass shows at 10 walkable Club Pass venues. Enter with a Club Pass or cash at the door.
Free Headliner Shows!
East & Chestnut Stage & Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5
FREE NO TICKETS REQUIRED
Robert Cray Band, Tito Puente Jr. & Nestor Torres, Galactic, Ana Popović, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.
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300+ Shows 🎸 9 Days 🎷 100+Free Shows 🎺 19 Venues
A Jazz Festival Built for Discovery
Get ready for an unforgettable 9 days of live jazz. Gladys Knight, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Chris Botti, Robert Cray Band, Count Basie Orchestra, Galactic, Celebrating John Coltrane With Joe Lovano & Friends, Hiromi’s Sonic Wonder, Tito Puente, Jr. & Nestor Torres, Bill Frisell Quartet, Harvey Mason’s Chamelon, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Bob James Trio & MANY MORE
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Gladys Knight 🎺 Chris Botti 🎷 Count Basie Orchestra
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Headliner Series
Don't miss GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti June 25, the "Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight on June 26 and the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra on June 27.
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About the Rochester International Jazz Festival
The Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of the largest jazz festivals in the U.S. and the largest in New York State, transforming downtown Rochester, NY, each June into a walkable celebration of world-class live music. Over nine days, more than 1,750 artists perform in 300+ concerts across 19 venues – from iconic concert halls and intimate clubs to free outdoor stages. With legendary performers, rising stars, and global talent, the Rochester International Jazz Festival delivers an unmatched mix of jazz and creative music in a lively festival setting. Our unique European-style format allows audiences to experience 18 to 20 shows each night, creating one of the most immersive and musically diverse jazz festival experiences in North America.
19 Stages
1,750 Artists
9 Days
300+ Shows
Headliner Concerts / Ticketed
Chris Botti
Thursday, June 25
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Gladys Knight
Friday, June 26
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Count Basie Orchestra
Saturday, June 27
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
About Headliner Series
Ticketed, reserved-seat concerts at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. All shows are at 8 PM. Doors open at 7:15 PM. Food and beverages are available. Club Passes are not valid for these shows.
Headliner Concerts / Free
Presented by Wegmans & the City of Rochester
No Tickets Required
Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5 and East & Chestnut Stage
Opening shows start at 7 PM. Arrive early to allow time to park and get food and drinks. Food and beverages are available for purchase near all outdoor stages. No outside food or drinks are allowed. Bring portable chairs. All shows go on rain or shine. Before you go, be sure to review our policies. Bags will be searched. Individuals 17 and under MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian 21 years of age or older. A valid photo ID is required. See Plan Your Visit for more info.
Robert Cray Band
Saturday June 20
East & Chestnut Stage
Tito Puentes, Jr & Nestor Torres - The Kings of Latin Jazz Together
Wednesday June 24
Wegmans Stage @ Parcel 5
Galactic
Thursday June 25
Wegmans Stage @ Parcel 5
Ana Popović
Friday June 26
Wegmans Stage @ Parcel 5
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Saturday June 27
Wegmans Stage @ Parcel 5
Attending Club Pass Shows
Enter with a 1, 3, or 9-Day Club Pass or cash at the door: 40(KodakHallClubPassshows),40 (Kodak Hall Club Pass shows), 40(KodakHallClubPassshows),35 (Kilbourn Hall), and $30 for all other Club Pass venues. Seating is general admission; no reserved seats or single advance tickets are sold. Arrive early and join the line, as shows often sell out. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
Tuesday, June, 23 / 7 & PM
Club Pass Series
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Arturo Sandoval
Sunday, June 21 / 7 & 9 PM
Club Pass Series
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Bob James Quartet
Saturday, June 20 / 7 PM
Club Pass Series
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Harvey Mason’s Chameleon
Saturday, June 20 / 9 PM
Club Pass Series
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Cecile McLorin Salvant
Wednesday, June 24 / 7 PM
Club Pass Series
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Bill Frisell Trio
Wednesday, June 24 / 9:00pm
Club Pass Series
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
The Headhunters
Monday, June 22 / 7:00pm
Club Pass Series
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Danilo Perez Trio
Friday, June 19 / 7 PM
Club Pass Series
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Celebrating John Coltrane with Joe Lovano & Special Guests
Friday, June 19 / 9 PM
Club Pass Series
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
The Soul Rebels
Monday, June 22 / 9 pm
Club Pass Series
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Catherine Russell
Friday, June 19 / 6 & 9 PM
Kilbourn Hall
Alexa Tarantino Quartet
Saturday, June 20 / 6 & 9 PM
Kilbourn Hall
Makoto Ozone & Tommy Smith
Sunday, June 21 / 6 & 9 PM
Kilbourn Hall
Raul Midon
Monday June 22 / 6 & 9 PM
Kilbourn Hall
The Empress
Tuesday, June 23 / 6 & 9 PM
Kilbourn Hall
The Bad Plus
Tuesday, June 24 / 6 & 9 PM
Kilbourn Hall
Holly Cole
Tuesday, June 27 / 6 & 9 PM
Kilbourn Hall
Kyle Roussel Quartet
Tuesday, June 26 / 6 & 9 PM
Kilbourn Hall
Camila Meza
Thursday, June 23 / 6 & 9 PM
Kilbourn Hall
Attending Club Pass Shows
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174 Shows at 10 Club Pass Venues
The Club Pass Series features 174 shows at 10 Club Pass venues, spanning all styles of jazz—from classic jazz to amazing singers interpreting the Great American Songbook, from Bebop to Avant-Garde, Swing to Dixieland to Funk, Groove, Soul, R&B, and everything in between!
The best way to experience our Club Pass Series? With a Club Pass! Choose a 1-Day, 3-Day, or 9-Day Pass and save on individual show prices while enjoying unlimited access to shows. Discover world-class artists, share your pass, and come and go as you please. New: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre joins the Club Pass Series with 12 shows by 10 marquee artists, June 19–24—all included with your pass! Try our new 1-Day Club Pass. You can also attend Club Pass shows by paying cash at the door: 40forKodakHallClubPassshows,40 for Kodak Hall Club Pass shows, 40forKodakHallClubPassshows,35 for Kilbourn Hall, and $30 for all other Club Pass venues.
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LATE NIGHT JAM SESSIONS
Two Venues - Nightly from 10:30 PM
You never know who will come out to play!
Don't miss our official late night jams at the Hyatt Regency Rochester and Vanni's Jaz Lounge, nightly from 10:30 PM . You never know who will show up to play! Jams at the Hyatt are led on Fridays and Saturdays by Mike Cottone and Sunday thru Thursday by Bob Sneider. Jams at Vanni's are led by Ryan Johnson & Escape Terrain. No cover. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Jazz Workshops
For Music Students of All Ages
Music students of all ages, don’t miss our free series of five structured jazz workshops during the festival. The workshops provide an exceptional opportunity to play, meet, and learn from professional jazz musicians performing at the festival. No registration is required. Attend one or more days. It is hosted by Bob Sneider, Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media at the Eastman School of Music, and Senior Instructor of Jazz Guitar, and led by five musicians performing at the Festival. Our thanks to Wegmans for sponsoring this popular series. Workshops are held from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the Eastman School of Music, Ray Wright Room 120 (first floor), at 26 Gibbs St.
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