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Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) Innovation Jazz Series Launched

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
October 6, 2026

The Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival presented by M&T Bank has launched the new RIJF Innovation Jazz Series, a seven-concert series that brings the energy, artistry, and excitement of the annual June Festival to Rochester audiences throughout the year. The new series is presented by M&T Bank. “We’re excited to expand the Rochester International Jazz Festival experience beyond our nine days in June and bring exceptional live jazz to Rochester audiences throughout the year,” said Marc Iacona, Festival ...

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23rd Edition Rochester International Jazz Festival Starts Friday June 19th

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
June 18, 2026

The wait is over! The 23rd Edition of the Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival, presented by M&T Bank, starts Friday, June 19, launching nine days of extraordinary music, unforgettable performances, and festival excitement through June 27. From Jazz Street to concert halls across the city, more than 300 performances by artists from around the world will fill 19 venues, including over 110 free shows, nightly jam sessions, and workshops, making the festival one of the most anticipated annual ...

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2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces 16 More Artists

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
January 25, 2026

Marc Iacona and John Nugent, producers of the 23rd Edition Rochester International Jazz Festival in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, are pleased to announce 16 more artists who will join the 23 previously announced artists, playing in the Festival’s signature Club Pass Series. Friday, June 19 Jamile’s Brazilian Jazz Quartet, Inn on Broadway, 5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Honey Island Swamp Band, Montage, 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, June 20 Jamile’s Brazilian Jazz Quartet, Max of Eastman Place, 6:15 ...

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Rochester International Jazz Festival Club Passes On Sale At Early Bird Prices

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
November 10, 2025

Club Passes for the 2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival, in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, go on sale today at 10 a.m. at early-bird prices exclusively at RochesterJazz.com/tickets or by phone at (585) 454-2060. The festival's 23rd Edition will be held June 19 to 27, 2026, at 18 indoor and outdoor venues in downtown Rochester, New York. The Club Pass is the festival's unique value pass, providing access to up to 174 Club Pass shows at 10 venues. The series ...

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Rochester International Jazz Festival 22nd Edition Starts June 20th

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
May 25, 2025

In just four weeks, the 22nd Edition of the Rochester International Jazz Festival—in partnership with Rochester Regional Health—will return to downtown Rochester. The world-class event takes place from June 20 to 28 at 18 unique venues, from iconic concert halls to vibrant outdoor stages. It showcases an extraordinary lineup of talent and transforms the city into a vibrant hub of jazz, culture, and community. As one of the largest jazz festivals in the world, the nine-day event features more than ...

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Lineup Announced For Rochester International Jazz Festival 22nd Edition

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
March 15, 2025

Marc Iacona and John Nugent, producers of the Rochester International Jazz Festival, in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, today announced the lineup for the festival’s 22nd edition. The nine-day festival, one of the world's leading jazz festivals, runs June 20 to June 28. It will feature more than 285 shows at 18 venues with more than 1,750 artists from nine countries, plus the United States. The annual event draws more than 200,000 people to downtown Rochester for ticketed and free ...

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Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces Four More Headliners—Tickets on Sale Today!

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
January 31, 2025

Marc Iacona and John Nugent, producers of the Rochester International Jazz Festival, have announced four more shows in the 22nd Edition Festival's ticketed Headliner Series – Smokey Robinson, The Wood Brothers, Rickie Lee Jones, and Thundercat. The Festival takes place in downtown Rochester, NY, from June 20th to 28th. Today's headliners join the already announced Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis show on Saturday, June 21. All shows are at 8 p.m. at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. ...

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Rochester International Jazz Fest Club Passes On Sale Friday, October 25 At Early Bird Prices

Source: Dalmath Associates Inc.
October 24, 2024

Club Passes for the 2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival 22nd Edition, June 20 to 28, go on sale at the lowest prices this Friday, October 25, at 10 a.m. only at rochesterjazz.com. The Club Pass is the Festival's popular and unique value pass to discovery, giving patrons unlimited access to up to 171 Club Pass shows at 10 Club Pass venues – at significant savings over individual show tickets. This year, the price of a 9-Day Club Pass is $50 ...

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