With 18 to 20 shows each day and one, three, and nine-day Club Passes to choose from, it's easier than ever to enjoy a rich spectrum of world-class jazz any day of the festival. The price per show is an incredible value. We’re thrilled to offer this as a way to introduce even more people to jazz and to some truly remarkable artists.
—Marc Iacona and John Nugent, Producers
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 features some of the finest jazz artists from around the world. Choose from one, three, and nine-day passes. The Club Pass provides savings off individual Club Show prices and gives people the freedom to explore new artists and sounds at up to 18 to 20 shows a day. Access to individual Club Pass shows without the Pass is $30 ($35 for Kilbourn Hall, and $40 for Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre), cash at the door. Seating is general admission.
New this year, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is being added as an official Club Pass venue, offering even greater value to the Club Pass. The Kodak Hall lineup will feature 12 Club Pass shows with 10 marquee artists over six nights, June 19 to 24. Club Pass holders will also enjoy early entry to Kodak Hall Club Pass shows.
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass Series Lineup Announced
Celebrating John Coltrane with Joe Lovano & Special Guests, 9 p.m
Harvey Mason’s Chameleon, 9 p.m.
The Soul Rebels, 9 p.m.
Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston with special guest Gregory Tardy, 9 p.m.
Also new for 2026, 1-Day Club Passes will be offered in addition to the 3—and 9-Day Passes. Quantities are limited.
“Our goal for the festival is to deliver an exceptional music experience, and we’re always exploring new ways to enhance that for our patrons,” said Marc Iacona, Producer and Executive Director. “Value is also key—that’s what makes the Club Pass both popular and unique. With the addition of Kodak Hall shows to the Club Pass Series, we decided to share that lineup early so people could see the added value. Combined with our new one-day Club Pass, these options make it easier than ever to enjoy a rich spectrum of world-class jazz any day of the festival. With 18 to 20 shows to choose from each day, the price per show is an incredible value. We’re thrilled to offer this as a way to introduce even more people to jazz and to some truly remarkable artists.”
John Nugent, Producer and Artistic Director, added, “Over the years, we’ve found that for our patrons, the festival is an immersive, multi-performance experience — and that’s made possible by the Club Pass. It lets people see as many shows as they want and move freely between venues. Others might prefer to settle in for a few full sets — that’s the beauty and flexibility of the Pass. It gives everyone the freedom to discover new artists because, as we like to say, it’s not who you know, it’s who you don’t know."
This year's 10 Official Club Pass Series venues include Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Kilbourn Hall, Hatch Recital Hall, Inn on Broadway, Little Theatre, Max of Eastman Place, Montage Music Hall, The Duke, Theatre at Innovation Square, and Temple Theater. The Big Tent will be transformed into a vibrant new space for free public music performances, so it will no longer be a ticketed Club Pass venue. More details will be announced soon.
The full lineup of Club Pass Series shows, headliners, and free shows will be revealed over the next few months by Mar. 10, 2026.
Buy Passes starting Friday, November 7, at 10 AM exclusively at Rochesterjazz.com/tickets
• Nov 7 to Dec 31—$398.52 including $24.52 service fees
• Jan 1 to Mar 9—$420.13, including $26.13 service fees
• Mar 10 through the festival—$441.74, including $27.74 service fees
• Nov 7 to Dec 31—$214.33 including $17.33 service fees
• Jan 1 to Mar 9—$235.94, including $18.94 service fees
• Mar 10 through the festival—$257.55, including $20.55 service fees
• Nov 7 through the festival—$79.53, including $9.53 service fees. Supplies are limited.
All Club Passes are shareable and transferable when not being used. Only one person may use a Pass at a time. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. The festival strongly encourages e-tickets. The cost to mail printed tickets is $4 per order, whether ordered online or by phone. Ticketed headliner shows will be held at Kodak Hall on Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26, so the venue will not be accessible with a Club Pass on those two days. A full lineup will be available all nine days in all the other nine Club Pass venues.
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 features some of the finest jazz artists from around the world. Choose from one, three, and nine-day passes. The Club Pass provides savings off individual Club Show prices and gives people the freedom to explore new artists and sounds at up to 18 to 20 shows a day. Access to individual Club Pass shows without the Pass is $30 ($35 for Kilbourn Hall, and $40 for Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre), cash at the door. Seating is general admission.
New this year, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre is being added as an official Club Pass venue, offering even greater value to the Club Pass. The Kodak Hall lineup will feature 12 Club Pass shows with 10 marquee artists over six nights, June 19 to 24. Club Pass holders will also enjoy early entry to Kodak Hall Club Pass shows.
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass Series Lineup Announced
Friday, June 19
Danilo Perez Trio, Danilo Pérez (Piano), John Patitucci (Acoustic Bass), Adam Cruz (Drums), 7 p.m.Celebrating John Coltrane with Joe Lovano & Special Guests, 9 p.m
Saturday, June 20
Bob James Quartet, 7 p.m.Harvey Mason’s Chameleon, 9 p.m.
Sunday, June 21
Arturo Sandoval, 7 & 9 p.m.Monday, June 22
The Headhunters, 7 p.m.The Soul Rebels, 9 p.m.
Tuesday, June 23
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder, 7 & 9 p.m.Wednesday, June 24
Cecile McLorin Salvant, 7 p.m.Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston with special guest Gregory Tardy, 9 p.m.
Also new for 2026, 1-Day Club Passes will be offered in addition to the 3—and 9-Day Passes. Quantities are limited.
“Our goal for the festival is to deliver an exceptional music experience, and we’re always exploring new ways to enhance that for our patrons,” said Marc Iacona, Producer and Executive Director. “Value is also key—that’s what makes the Club Pass both popular and unique. With the addition of Kodak Hall shows to the Club Pass Series, we decided to share that lineup early so people could see the added value. Combined with our new one-day Club Pass, these options make it easier than ever to enjoy a rich spectrum of world-class jazz any day of the festival. With 18 to 20 shows to choose from each day, the price per show is an incredible value. We’re thrilled to offer this as a way to introduce even more people to jazz and to some truly remarkable artists.”
John Nugent, Producer and Artistic Director, added, “Over the years, we’ve found that for our patrons, the festival is an immersive, multi-performance experience — and that’s made possible by the Club Pass. It lets people see as many shows as they want and move freely between venues. Others might prefer to settle in for a few full sets — that’s the beauty and flexibility of the Pass. It gives everyone the freedom to discover new artists because, as we like to say, it’s not who you know, it’s who you don’t know."
This year's 10 Official Club Pass Series venues include Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Kilbourn Hall, Hatch Recital Hall, Inn on Broadway, Little Theatre, Max of Eastman Place, Montage Music Hall, The Duke, Theatre at Innovation Square, and Temple Theater. The Big Tent will be transformed into a vibrant new space for free public music performances, so it will no longer be a ticketed Club Pass venue. More details will be announced soon.
The full lineup of Club Pass Series shows, headliners, and free shows will be revealed over the next few months by Mar. 10, 2026.
Buy Passes starting Friday, November 7, at 10 AM exclusively at Rochesterjazz.com/tickets
9-Day Club Passes
Good for general admission seating to up to 20 shows a day at all Club Pass Venues, including early entry to all Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass shows, all 9 days of the festival.• Nov 7 to Dec 31—$398.52 including $24.52 service fees
• Jan 1 to Mar 9—$420.13, including $26.13 service fees
• Mar 10 through the festival—$441.74, including $27.74 service fees
3-Day Club Passes
Good for general admission seating to up to 20 shows a day at all Club Pass Venues, including early entry to Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass shows on any 3 days.• Nov 7 to Dec 31—$214.33 including $17.33 service fees
• Jan 1 to Mar 9—$235.94, including $18.94 service fees
• Mar 10 through the festival—$257.55, including $20.55 service fees
1-Day Club Passes
Good for general admission seating to up to 20 shows a day on the day of your Pass at all Club Pass Venues, including early entry to Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre Club Pass shows.• Nov 7 through the festival—$79.53, including $9.53 service fees. Supplies are limited.
All Club Passes are shareable and transferable when not being used. Only one person may use a Pass at a time. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. The festival strongly encourages e-tickets. The cost to mail printed tickets is $4 per order, whether ordered online or by phone. Ticketed headliner shows will be held at Kodak Hall on Thursday, June 25, and Friday, June 26, so the venue will not be accessible with a Club Pass on those two days. A full lineup will be available all nine days in all the other nine Club Pass venues.
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