Rochester Jazz Festival 2026
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 21 February 2026
About this festival
The Rochester International Jazz Festival is a premier nine-day annual event in Rochester, New York, featuring over 1,500 international artists across more than 300 indoor and outdoor performances. Attracting over 200,000 attendees, the festival offers a diverse mix of free shows and ticketed headliner concerts in the city's vibrant downtown cultural district.
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Rochester International Jazz Festival
20 East Avenue, Suite 100, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
Local Currency: USD
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Last verified 21 February 2026
