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Rochester International Jazz Festival (RIJF) Innovation Jazz Series Launched

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 ...

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

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 ...

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2026 Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces 16 More Artists

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 ...

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2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival

by Frank Housh
July 5, 2025

Now in its 22nd year, the Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of North America's finest jazz festivals. On Monday, June 23 I made the one hour from Buffalo and parked adjacent to the street hosting a makeshift food court. June 23 was one of the hottest days of the year in the Genesee ...

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Rochester International Jazz Festival 22nd Edition Starts June 20th

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 ...

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Lineup Announced For Rochester International Jazz Festival 22nd Edition

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 ...

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

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 ...

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2024 Rochester International Jazz Festival Lineup Announced

March 23, 2024

Producers Marc Iacona and John Nugent announced the lineup today for the 21st Edition CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival. The nine-day Festival, one of the leading and largest jazz festivals in the world, will be held from Friday, June 21 to Saturday, June 29, at 20 indoor and outdoor venues, all within walking distance in downtown ...

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Taj Mahal To Headline On Opening Night June 21 At Rochester International Jazz Festival

February 13, 2024

The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is proud to present legendary blues guitarist, Taj Mahal, on the Festival's opening night Friday, June 21, at 8 a.m. at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre. The Festival's 21st Edition will be held June 21 to 29 at 20 indoor and outdoor venues in downtown Rochester, New York. Tickets for ...

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Lineup Announced For 20th Edition CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival - June 23 To July 1

March 25, 2023

9 Days – 300 Shows including 1010+ Free Shows! – 1750+ Artists – 19 Venues... Free Headliner Shows! Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Close the Fest in Free Show on Wegmans Stage @ Parcel 5 The CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival producers Marc Iacona and John Nugent today announced the lineup for the Festival's nine-day 20th ...