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Vinterjazzfestivalen 2026 Brings World-class Jazz To Fredrikstad, Norway

Source: Michael Brovkine
February 13, 2026

The acclaimed Vinterjazzfestivalen returns for its 2026 edition with an assembled program of extraordinary jazz performances, international artists, and genre-spanning concerts, presented from March 11 to March 15, 2026 at multiple venues including Båthuset Scene and Kulturkirken Gamle Fredrikstad. Curated to spotlight both Norwegian and international talent, the festival offers audiences a richly varied musical journey — from electrifying jazz fusion and soul grooves to innovative tributes and contemporary ensembles. Festival Headliners and Program Highlights The Real Thing — Esteemed ...

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Jazzahead! 2026 In Bremen - Showcases From April, 23 To 25 – Full Schedule Announced

Source: Jan Paersch
January 30, 2026

‘Jazz music is the power of now,’ trumpeter Wynton Marsalis once said. This spring, visitors to jazzahead! in Bremen will see the ‘now’ in all its multi-faceted glory. Essential, jaw-dropping acts from more than 20 countries will enliven the venues of the world’s largest industry gathering. On the last weekend in April, jazzahead! will showcase 38 international acts which span generations, criss-cross continents and defy the notion of genres. In Bremen, jazz happily rubs shoulders with Latin, hip hop, metal, ...

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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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The 2nd Annual Bradley Beach Jazz Festival 2026 Announces Five Days Of World‑class Music Across The Jersey Shore

Source: Gregory Burrus
December 27, 2025

The 2nd Annual Bradley Beach Jazz Festival 2026 returns with an expanded five‑day celebration of world‑class jazz, blues, and community spirit, bringing together legendary artists, rising stars, and local favorites for one of the region’s most anticipated cultural events. From February 3–7, venues across Bradley Beach will come alive with electrifying performances leading into a powerhouse Mainstage Weekend. Festival Schedule February 3 The soulful Marel Hidalgo Organ Trio igniting The Elbow Room. February 4 Stringbean Blues featuring Bernard Purdie brings ...

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South Beach Jazz Festival Marks 10 Years In Miami Beach With Grammy Winners And World-renowned Artists

Source: Amanda MacMaster
December 13, 2025

The South Beach Jazz Festival, presented by local non-profit Power Access, celebrates its 10th anniversary January 8–11, 2026, with a lineup worthy of its milestone year. The four-day festival will feature Grammy Award-winning and internationally acclaimed artists, and local legends performing throughout Miami Beach at venues including Faena Theater, The Bass Museum of Art, Collins Park, Lincoln Road, and the Miami Beach Bandshell. Free and ticketed performances. Leading the 2026 festival is the three-time Grammy Award-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra, performing ...

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Announcing 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival, April 30-may 10, 2026

Source: AMT Public Relations
November 26, 2025

THE 2026 IRVING S. GILMORE INTERNATIONAL PIANO FESTIVAL—NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST GATHERING OF KEYBOARD ARTISTS—BRIDGES CLASSICAL AND JAZZ WORLDS IN A GROUNDBREAKING CELEBRATION OF PIANO ARTISTRY, APRIL 30-MAY 10 The Gilmore today announced details of the 2026 Irving S. Gilmore International Piano Festival taking place Thursday, April 30 to Sunday, May 10, 2026, across multiple venues in Southwest Michigan. Drawing thousands of fans to the Kalamazoo region, this year’s Festival showcases the world’s preeminent classical and jazz pianists and artists in ...

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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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November 15-22, 2025: Jumpin’ In The Future: The Legacy Of Gunther Schuller

Source: Braithwaite & Katz Communications
November 4, 2025

New England Conservatory (NEC) presents the week-long festival Jumpin’ in the Future: The Legacy of Gunther Schuller from November 15 to November 22, 2025. The festival features performances and discussions at whose core is the fearless innovation and revolutionary spirit Schuller brought to NEC and which continues to this day. A MacArthur Fellow and Pulitzer Prize winner, Schuller began a decade as president of NEC in 1967 establishing the first fully accredited Jazz Studies Department at an American conservatory and ...

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