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Headliner Series / Ticketed
Ticketed Headliner Series
All shows are at 8 PM at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. Buy tickets online only at rochesterjazz.com or call (585) 454-2060. If not sold out, tickets are also available at the door on the day of each show. Tickets will be sent via email only. They will not be mailed via USPS. Will-Call pickup will be available on the day of the show in the Eastman Theatre lobby for a $5 fee. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. on show days only.
BEWARE OF TICKET RESELLERS: The best, safest, and cheapest way to buy tickets to our shows is through us at rochesterjazz.com or call (585) 454-2060. Reseller tickets cannot be verified as valid.
Chris Botti
Thursday June 25 2026
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Kodak Hall at eastman Theatre
GRAMMY-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades; he’s collaborated with some of the biggest superstars on the planet, including Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Steven Tyler, Andrea Bocelli, Herbie Hancock, Yo-Yo Ma, and others; he’s topped the jazz charts with numerous albums, and earned multiple Gold and Platinum records.
Gladys Knight
Friday June 26 2026
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Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last sixty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time GRAMMY Award winner has enjoyed #1 hits in Pop, Gospel, R&B, and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television, and live performance. All told, Knight has recorded more than 38 albums over the years, including four solo albums. She is the recipient of the National Medal of Arts, the 45th Kennedy Center Honors for Lifetime Artistic Achievement, and the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award.
Count Basie Orchestra
Saturday June 27 2026
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Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra remains one of the most celebrated ensembles in jazz history. More than 40 years after the passing of pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie, the orchestra he built continues to perform sold out concerts around the world, carrying forward his unmistakable swing and tradition. Now directed by Scotty Barnhart, the orchestra has won every major global jazz poll, earned 19 GRAMMY Awards, and received a 2026 GRAMMY nomination for Best Large Jazz Ensemble for Basie Rocks.
Club Pass Show Entry
This year’s Club Pass series will present 174 Club Pass shows at 10 Club Pass Venues featuring some of the finest jazz artists from around the world.
Two Ways to See Club Pass Shows: enter with
- A 1, 3 or 9-Day Club Pass– This is the best way to experience the Club Pass Series. It’s a value pass that provides unlimited access and steeply discounted savings compared to the cost of individual show admission. Access 2026 Club Pass Series shows on any one, three, or nine days of the Festival. Explore new sounds from legends and familiar favorites to rising stars. Come and go from all 10 Club Pass venues as you like. Love a show, see it again! Plus, you can share or transfer your Pass! It’s the hottest ticket in American Jazz!
- Cash at the door – 40forKodakHallatEastmanTheatreClubPassShows,40 for Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass Shows, 40forKodakHallatEastmanTheatreClubPassShows,35 for Kilbourn Hall, $30 all other Club Pass venues
How it Works
- No advance-sale tickets are available for individual Club Pass shows.
- Whether you pay at the door or have a Club Pass, shows fill up quickly, so arrive early.
- Doors open 30 minutes before shows.
- Seating is general admission, no reserved seats, first-come, first-served for everyone.
9-Day Club Pass
Good all nine days of the 2026 Festival
It's not just who you know, it's who you don't know!
Access all 10 Club Pass venues all 9 days of the festival, including Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass shows. Share or transfer your Pass. Only one person may use a Club Pass at a time. See Ticket Terms and Conditions below. You must redeem your Club Pass Ticket for a Pass and lanyard before you attend any shows at the Festival’s Ticket Shop, 100 East Avenue at the corner of East Ave. and Gibbs St., June 15 to 19, Noon to 5 p.m., and June 19 to 27, Noon to 9 p.m.
$441.74, including $27.74 service fees
3-Day Club Pass
Good any three days of the 2026 Festival
It's not just who you know, it's who you don't know!
Good for general admission seating at all 10 Club Pass Venues, including early entry to Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass shows (June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24) on any 3 days. Share or transfer your Pass. Only one person at a time may use a Club Pass. You must redeem your Club Pass Ticket for a Pass and lanyard before attending any shows at our Ticket Shop, 100 East Avenue at the corner of East Ave. and Gibbs St., open June 15 to 19, Noon to 5 p.m., and June 19 to 27, Noon to 9 p.m.
$257.55, including $20.55 service fees
Student Passes: 174+174 + 174+6 service fee. Students 25 and under, purchase in person only (no online sales) at the Festival Ticket Shop at 100 East Ave., June 15-18, noon to 5 p.m. and noon to 9 p.m. June 19-27. Valid student ID required.
1-Day Club Pass
Good on Day of Pass
It's not just who you know, it's who you don't know!
Good for general admission seating the day of your Pass at all Club Pass Venues, including early entry to Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass Shows (June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24). Share or transfer your Pass when not using it. Only one person at a time may use a Club Pass. You must redeem your Club Pass Ticket for a Pass and lanyard before attending any shows at our Ticket Shop, 100 East Avenue at East Ave. & Gibbs St., June 15 to 19, Noon to 5 p.m.; June 19 to 27, Noon to 9 p.m.
$79.53, including $9.53 service fees. Supplies are limited. Choose the day you want and buy online
Student Passes: 64+64 + 64+6 service fee – Students 25 and under, purchase in person only (no online sales) at the Festival Ticket Shop at 100 East Ave., June 15-18, noon to 5 p.m. and noon to 9 p.m. June 19-27. Valid student ID required.
Club Pass Venues
See Venues for more info on each. All venues are air-conditioned.
- Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs St
- Hatch Recital Hall, Eastman East Wing (433 E. Main St.)
- Inn on Broadway, (26 Broadway)
- Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music (26 Gibbs St.)
- Little Theatre Roots & Americana Series (240 East Ave)
- Max of Eastman Place (25 Gibbs St.)
- Montage Music Hall (50 Chestnut Plaza)
- Temple Theater (50 Liberty Pole Way)
- Theater at Innovation Square (131 N Chestnut Street, corner of Broad, formerly Xerox Auditorium)
- The Duke, Sibley Square, (232 E. Main St.)
Redeem Club Pass Tickets for Club Passes and Lanyards in June
In June, you must redeem your Club Pass Ticket for a Pass and a lanyard at the RIJF Ticket Shop before you attend any shows.
The Ticket Shop will be located at 100 East Avenue at the corner of East Avenue and Gibbs Street. Ticket Shop dates & hours to be announced.
Don’t wait til the last minute and risk being late for shows. Tickets cannot be redeemed at venues!
Just bring your order number or the email confirmation you received, either on your phone, in your Apple Wallet, or printed, plus a photo ID.
If you can’t find your receipt, we will look up your order. All passes are shareable and can be transferred..
Save Time in Line Wristbands
For the first shows at two of our busiest Club Pass venues, Kilbourn Hall and Max of Eastman Place, you can line up at 4 p.m. outside Kilbourn or Max to get a color-coded wristband that specifies a return time to see the show. You must be present and in line to get a wristband. Come back at your assigned time and enjoy the show!
Club Pass Show FAQs
Ticket Shop
The Ticket Shop is located at 100 East Avenue, at the corner of East Avenue and Gibbs Street. It is open:
- June 15 – 19, Noon to 5 p.m.
- June 19 – 27, Noon to 9 p.m.
If you have a question, you can email us at any time at [email protected].
Free Shows
- You do not need tickets to attend any free shows.
- All shows go on rain or shine.
- Food and beverages are available at all outdoor stage venues.
- No outside beverages or food allowed.
- Seating: Bring lawn chairs or stools for outdoor shows at the Wegmans Stage at Parcel 5, and the City of Rochester Jazz Street Stage (Gibbs St.) presented by The Community Foundation. Limited seating is provided on Jazz Street.
- Seating is provided in the Wegmans Pavilion on East Ave.
- Bags are subject to search.
- Please see Patron Policies for the full list of what you may and may not bring to free outdoor shows
Gift Certificates
Give the gift of music! Purchase RIJF 2026 Gift Certificates in the amount you choose. Certificates may be redeemed toward our 1-Day, 3-Day, or 9-Day Club Pass tickets or Headliner show tickets for our festival, June 19-27, 2026. To redeem, enter the gift code on our ticket buy pages at rochesterjazz.com. Not valid for single-entry club pass series shows at the door, for cash, merchandise, food, or beverages at the festival. Certificates purchased before July 1, 2025, expired on July 1, 2025. Certificates purchased after July 1, 2025, expire July 1, 2026. The recipient may redeem gift certificates with their gift code on our ticket buy pages at rochesterjazz.com.
RIJF Online Ticketing System & Policies
RIJF’s ticketing system is THUNDERTIX.
Terms & Conditions
- RIJF LLC offers tickets for our Club Pass series shows and headliner shows via ThunderTix/SquarePay. We are a PCI-compliant company.
- RIJF LLC is located at 250 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14604, 585-454-2060
- Email: [email protected] Fax: 585-454-2061
- All transactions are conducted in US Dollars
- Customer Service Tel contact 585-454-2060
- Delivery service is via E-Tickets or by USPS standard first-class mail.
- If purchasing for home delivery, please allow 4-7 business days for delivery. A $4 fee per order will be applied.
- Country of Origin for RIJF LLC is USA
- No refunds or exchanges.
- 2025 Club Passes were only good for the 2025 Festival. They may not be used for future festivals.
- 2025 Club Passes are only good for the 2025 Festival and may not be used for future festivals.
- Your Club Pass ticket may be transferred to someone else.
- Once your ticket is redeemed for an official pass, the pass is also transferable.
- The resale of a ticket for more than its face value without the written consent of the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF, d/b/a RIJF, LLC) is prohibited by law.
- The purchase of an RIJF headliner ticket or club pass ticket with the intent to resell is strictly prohibited and RIJF LLC reserves the right to cancel any such order without refund.
- As a festival patron, you assume all risk and danger incidental to attending festival performances, inside and outside any and all venues, whether occurring prior to, during, or after the said show(s).
- You assume all risk and danger of being injured in any manner, and you agree that the management, its agents, and the performers are not responsible or liable for any injuries resulting from such causes.
- No alcohol may be brought into any festival venues.
- Illicit drugs and weapons of any kind are strictly forbidden.
- Off-festival beverages and food containers are not allowed in any festival venues.
- No recording devices, still, or video cameras are permitted in any festival venue.
- No transmission or aiding in transmitting any description, account, picture, or reproduction of any festival performance.
- You hereby consent to the reasonable search for alcoholic beverages, drugs, or weapons.
- You hereby consent to the use of your image or likeness incidental to any display, transmission, or reproduction of the event.
- Festival staff reserve the right to refuse admission or eject any person whose conduct is deemed by the festival to be disorderly or who fails to comply with the terms and conditions herein.
- In the unlikely event of a reserved seat show cancellation at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre for which there is no rescheduled date, a refund for performance ticket(s) may be issued at the option of the Festival and may not include additional ticketing fees (i.e., ticketing operations fee, shipping fees, etc.)
- We only use eTickets to help the environment by reducing the use of envelopes and thermal paper. Service charges are the same for Club Passes ordered online or by phone. We encourage you to save paper and mailing. An additional $4 fee per order will be applied if you would like the festival to print and mail eTickets to you.
Beware of Ticket Scammers
The best, safest, and cheapest way to buy tickets to a Rochester International Jazz Festival is to go directly to the source – through our festival at rochesterjazz.com or by calling (585) 454-2060.
- Tickets purchased through online resellers or individuals cannot be verified as valid. Don’t risk being disappointed by arriving at the festival only to find out your ticket is invalid.
- Buying tickets from resellers and other individuals is at your own risk. We continuously scan our social pages and delete messages from scammers with sad stories of why they can’t use their tickets. Don’t fall for those posts.
- Be careful what you click on when you do an online search for Rochester Jazz Festival tickets. The top items that often come up are resellers. There are NO AUTHORIZED RESELLERS of RIJF tickets. None. We are the ONLY official source for buying RIJF tickets.
- If a show on RochesterJazz.com is marked SOLD OUT. It is SOLD OUT! We always provide an opportunity to be put on a waiting list and if tickets are returned because they cannot be reused, those on the waiting list will be called in the order they requested to be put on the list.
- In addition to ticket fraud, reseller ticket prices are often WAY ABOVE the ticketed prices at RochesterJazz.com.