2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 06/27/2026
June 19-27, 2026: It's one of the world's leading jazz festivals – and the place to experience all genres of creative improvised music. Explore the unique musical sounds from many countries, highlighting international artists' take on the only truly American art form—jazz. The nine-day festival returns to 19 venues in downtown Rochester, NY, with 300-plus shows, including more than 100 free shows, jam sessions, and jazz workshops featuring 1,750-plus artists from the United States, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cuba, France, Hungary, Japan and Poland. Headliners include Gladys Knight, the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, and trumpeter Chris Botti.
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Location:
Rochester International Jazz Festival, East Avenue, Rochester, NY, USA
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The event has already taken place on this date:
06/27/2026
Time:
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Price:
Free-$153
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